A study proved that dog pets adopt the behavior of their breeders and is formed from the moment they know them.
Recent studies made by Michael Roy from the University of California in San Diego showed that Dogs and their owners share certain physical and personality features. This similarity is no accident, but the result of a series of factors that influence the selection and coexistence with pets.
The relationship between dogs and its owners is an issue that always generated curiosity. Many wonder if there is a scientific basis that explains why dogs seem to reflect characteristics of their owners. Science revealed that this similarity is not only a subjective perception, but It has concrete foundations.
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Why dogs resemble their owners
The researchers discovered that people tend to choose dogs that have physical characteristics similar to their own. This phenomenon is known as “affinity selection.” The owners unconsciously seek family features in their pets, such as the color of the fur, the shape of the face or the size of the body. This selection process contributes to the fact that, over time, dogs adopt certain physical similarities with their owners.
Besides, Daily coexistence reinforces these similarities. Dogs imitate facial expressions and gestures of their owners, which accentuates the perception of similarity. This behavior is part of the emotional bond that develops between the two, where the dog learns to interpret and reflect the emotions of its owner.
Do dogs adopt the personality of their owners?
The personality of dogs is also influenced by that of their owners. Dogs are social animals that observe and react to human behavior. If an owner is active and energetic, his dog is likely to develop a similar personality. On the contrary, a quieter and relaxed owner can have a pet with a calmer temperament.
This influence is due to the ability of dogs to adapt to their surroundings and the expectations of their owners. Through training and daily interaction, dogs learn to behave in ways that reflect the personality and routines of their owners. This process of mutual adaptation strengthens the link between them and explains why many dogs seem to have personalities similar to those of their owners.
Source: Ambito
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