Jun 18, 2019 · You know that feeling you get when a dog looks into your face and either looks really sad or kind of confused? Scientists say they've figured out why they do that, and why it makes us melt.

Jun 11, 2021 · Your dog's big puppy eyes might sometimes prompt you to ask why they look so sad, but researchers seem to believe that the classic sad dog look has more to do with evolution, communication and connection than with a dog's emotional health.

Feb 12, 2025 · It seems puppy dog eyes are part of our dog’s repertoire to communicate with us, and there is a scientific reason they make us all mushy. Here’s a closer look at why canines make puppy...

Sep 28, 2023 · 39 Dog Breeds and Mixes With the Saddest Puppy Dog Eyes. From a breed list ranging between A to Z (or in this list’s case, W), scroll through an extensive list of the world’s saddest and cutest puppy dog eyes — now scientifically proven …

Jun 17, 2019 · What's behind those hard-to-resist puppy dog eyes? New research suggests that over thousands of years of dog domestication, people preferred pups that could pull off that appealing, sad look.

Jun 18, 2019 · Where do sad puppy dog eyes come from? According to a new study, you can thank a special canine eye muscle that evolved only in the last 30,000 years.

Jun 18, 2019 · According to a new study, dogs have actually evolved ‘sad eyes’ so they can communicate with humans and let them know they’re feeling down. And yes, it’s definitely effective!

Jun 21, 2019 · It’s a look that tugs at dog-lovers’ heartstrings, that sad expression with the raised eyebrows. Dogs can do it, according to a new study, because, over thousands of years, they have evolved...

Jun 19, 2019 · A new scientific paper says dogs evolved to have eye muscles that make communicating with humans easier. Those puppers have been using their peepers to manipulate us ever since.

Jan 20, 2021 · Although puppy dog eyes might seem cute to us, sometimes they’re actually a sign that your dog is stressed. No pet parent wants their furry friend to feel sad, which is why it’s important to know the difference between when your pooch gives you …