Furry Fun Fact of the Day: Understanding why dogs howl
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Welcome, fellow pet enthusiasts, to the Furry Fun Fact of the Day!
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Pets can do all sorts of crazy – and wonderful – things, can’t they? We bet you discover new things about them daily.
Have you ever heard of a singing dog for example?
Join The South African website as we set out to learn fascinating – and often humourous – fun facts that set our pets apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.
Discover things about these bundles of joy that will leave you chuckling and wondering if they’re not little humans in disguise!
Understanding why dogs howl
While dogs inherited howling from wolves, its specific function has evolved. Unlike wolves, who primarily use howls for coordinating hunts or maintaining pack cohesion across vast territories, domesticated dogs often howl for a wider range of reasons. Beyond echoing sirens or other high-pitched sounds, they may howl due to separation anxiety, seeking attention, or responding to other dogs’ howls in the neighborhood.
This adaptation highlights the fascinating interplay between inherited instincts and the influence of domestication, where a fundamental communication tool has been repurposed for various social and emotional expressions within the human-dog bond.
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