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Dog Smile Quiz

Is your dog grinning or warning? Test how well you can read a dog that shows its teeth.

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  1. What is the friendly teeth-showing expression called?

    Some trainers call it an appeasement grin.

  2. Which teeth does a submissive grin mostly show?

    A warning snarl usually shows the long canines at the sides.

  3. Which breeds are often mentioned as grinners?

    Even within these breeds, many dogs never grin.

  4. In the 2017 University of Portsmouth study, when did dogs make more facial expressions?

    Food alone did not have the same effect.

  5. What did a 2019 PNAS study find in dogs but not in wolves?

    It creates the classic "puppy dog eyes."

  6. Which body language goes with a warning snarl?

    The hair on the back may stand up, often with a growl.

  7. What should you do if a dog you do not know shows its teeth?

    When in doubt, treat it as a warning.

  8. Should you punish a dog for a submissive grin?

    Scolding can make the dog nervous and confused.

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