Dog: I can tell how bad you are just by smelling you.

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Talking animals are so fun!

This issue of Animal Science

We approach the talking dog in 60 seconds!

In a small village in the south, Dongdongmiao passed by a house gate and saw a big yellow dog lying guarding the door.

Dongdongmiao laughed and said, "Hey, you squat here every day, don't you feel bored?"

The big yellow dog opened his eyes, yawned, and said, "I'm not bored. Today, a man delivering a package passed by and I stared at him."

Dongdongmeow: "What kind of threat can the courier pose?"

The big yellow dog continued to close his eyes and said, "Who knows? Anyway, I'm here to guard it, master, don't worry."

Dongdongmeow: "Well, you dogs are really loyal."

In rural China, dogs are an indispensable member of a farmer's household.

They are not only good at guarding the house, but also loyal companions to their owners.

Usually the dog lies at the door during the day, and then goes into "patrol mode" at night, growling in warning at strangers.

When Dongdongmiao saw the other little white dog, he couldn't help but ask: "How do you know who is a good guy and who is a bad guy?"

The little white dog raised his head proudly: "You can smell it with your nose. My nose is so sharp that no one can escape if there is a problem."

Dongdong Miao became even more curious and asked, "Do you usually have to find things that your master has left behind?"

The little white dog nodded: "Yes, I brought back a fallen glove from the field last time."

Dongdongmeow: "Well, it seems that you are not only guards, but also experts in picking up leaks."

Dogs' loyalty and agility make them not only useful as guardhouses, but also popular in many occasions.

From guarding the door to helping their owners find lost items, dogs always demonstrate their unconditional trust in their families through their actions.

One day, Dongdong Miao saw the big yellow dog lying at the door again, and this time there was a big bone next to it.

Dongdong Meow asked: "Hey, did you give out prizes? You seem to be enjoying your meal so much."

The big yellow dog took a bite of the bone and said, "My master praised me today and said that I guarded the gate very well."

Dongdongmeow: "You have big bones just by praising me? That's great."

Big yellow dog: "Yeah, I barked all night last night, but there was no bad guy at all."

Dongdongmeow: "... Your reward is too easy, isn't it?"

Big yellow dog: "Easy? Why don't you try standing guard and barking all night and see?"

Popular Science Knowledge

1. Dogs have extremely sensitive senses of smell and hearing.

A dog's nose can detect more than 100,000 scents, and their ears can hear high-frequency sounds that humans cannot perceive, making them excellent guards and searchers.

2. Dogs are very dependent and loyal to humans.

The ancestors of dogs were social animals with a strong sense of belonging to the group and protection. This characteristic created loyalty and dependence in their interactions with humans.

3. Dogs can complete work tasks through training.

Dogs’ learning ability is very important. After professional training, they can complete tasks such as search and rescue and guiding the blind. They are important partners in human life.

Review expert: Zhang Niya, associate professor of the Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Huazhong Agricultural University

Produced by: Dongdongmeow