Cuteness may seem
self-explanatory, but why is it exactly that people love adorable puppies and
kittens so much? Find out the reasons now.
38% of
homeowners own a dog. We consider dogs as “man’s best friend” for a
reason. They’re loyal, offer us unconditional love, and want nothing more than
to make us happy. That, and they’re absolutely adorable!
But what makes dogs so irresistible? Is it their wet noses,
their sloppy kisses, their floppy ears, or their wagging tails? Or maybe it’s
their mannerisms, such as tilting their head, their little snores, and the
zoomies?
Here is the science of why we love adorable puppies and
floofy dogs.
They Remind Us of
Babies
Sure, every pet owner and parent will say dogs are nothing
like babies. Or are they?
One of the many reasons why we’re weak about dogs is they
remind us of our own little humans. Even though a floofy dog looks nothing like
an infant, they have similar personalities and dispositions.
Dogs possess similar qualities as babies:
- Youth
- Harmlessness
- Vulnerability
- Need
All of these qualities trigger the warm feelings that make
us whip out the baby voice and say “aww!”
And the best part? Dogs never grow out of these traits —
unlike humans. So Fido will be your little baby forever.
Dogs Do Have Similar
Physical Features As Babies
Sure, anyone can tell the difference between tiny humans and
a dog. But there are some general physical features that dogs have as babies.
These include:
- Big eyes
- A bigger head than the rest of their body
- Floppy limbs
- Round ears
- Soft body
- Rounded shape
French bulldogs are the perfect
example. They’re a popular dog breed and many Frenchie owners can’t resist
their cuteness. They have all of the qualities of a baby: their big head, round
eyes, and soft bodies.
We Bred Dogs to Be Cute
Dogs are also a product of evolution: an evolution we humans
caused. Dog’s oldest ancestors are wolves. We don’t know much information about
the early domestication of wolves.
Sometime in our history, humans started keeping dogs at
pets. From there, we bred modern dog breeds to become human’s best companion.
In short, dogs became cuter throughout history. Dogs started
relying on us for survival. In order to care for them, they became the adorable
furballs we know them today.
We Love Dogs!
In short, dogs are so cute because we love them.
We shared a bond with dogs that dates as far back as the
prehistoric days. Today, there are many breeds as well as the lovable mutts. We
think dogs are precious — from their earliest puppy days to their senior years.
Dogs evolved to rely on us. We see them as our very own
babies. This emotional connection can be the defining reason for a dog’s
cuteness, as if it was a human infant.
Why Do We Love Adorable
Puppies?
We all know we can’t resist adorable puppies But why are
puppies so adorable? The secret comes down to their relevance to babies and our
strong bond with them.
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