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northoftheborder

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4. Very interesting. Makes sense. Thanks.

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Sat Apr 29, 2017, 01:54 PM

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This is why dogs tilt their heads. [View all] Cattledog Apr 2017 OP

Very cool! Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #1

We learn something new every day. oasis Apr 2017 #2

For we dog owners, this is very good to know. kstewart33 Apr 2017 #3

Very interesting. Makes sense. Thanks. northoftheborder Apr 2017 #4

I find the doggie head tilt one of the cutest things ever! smirkymonkey Apr 2017 #5

Because they can. cloudbase Apr 2017 #6

My dog does it when I'm eating something. Laffy Kat Apr 2017 #7

My basset did whenever he heard the cellophane crinkle. tenorly Apr 2017 #8

My Westie never tilts.. onlyadream Apr 2017 #9

It's not the breed. We have a Westie pup... WePurrsevere Apr 2017 #31

Does your westie clap their paws onlyadream Apr 2017 #35

Yes, our late Corgi did it too but... WePurrsevere Apr 2017 #36

Not always true IMO rusty fender Apr 2017 #10

I believe dogs more often prick up their ears and turn their heads to identify the direction... Nitram Apr 2017 #15

Also that rusty fender Apr 2017 #18

RIGHT! My dog Trot, whom I've had for 14 yrs now, ONLY ever Grown2Hate Apr 2017 #28

IME... WePurrsevere Apr 2017 #32

fascinating...wonder if cats do something similiar. Don't say cats don't care! oldcynic Apr 2017 #11

Cata's don't need to because their muzzle does not extend as far. Nitram Apr 2017 #12

duh...where is my brain. oldcynic Apr 2017 #13

Right there behind your muzzle... Nitram Apr 2017 #14

That was the cutest exchange I've ever seen on DU... Grown2Hate Apr 2017 #29

And when they look at us as we talk Danascot Apr 2017 #20

Some of our cats do it too but it's for certain sounds. WePurrsevere Apr 2017 #33

K&R for such cuties in the video. nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #16

Maybe...I have been a certified veterinary technician for 15 years jovibennett Apr 2017 #17

I'm not disagreeing but my French/English Bulldog's face is REALLY flat nolabear Apr 2017 #19

Seems a little sketchy. sl8 Apr 2017 #21

It may be partially face BUT... WePurrsevere Apr 2017 #34

Pretty darn cute - Thanks! Mountain Mule Apr 2017 #22

K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Apr 2017 #23

Then why do they tilt their head at unusual sounds? Kablooie Apr 2017 #24

What a coincidence True Dough Apr 2017 #25

I guess Cats don't do that, their muzzles are not that long yuiyoshida Apr 2017 #26

Dogs try HARD to understand us William Seger Apr 2017 #27

I was thinking, "But they turn their head when I make a noise with my mouth..." C Moon Apr 2017 #30

It seems to be a universal sign for quizzical. Qutzupalotl Apr 2017 #37

Yes, I have done the same thing with squirrels and chipmunks KelleyKramer Apr 2017 #40

Why do humans tilt their heads? Cartoonist Apr 2017 #38

Mine don't tilt their heads. I think it's because they don't give a shit what I am saying Maraya1969 Apr 2017 #39