Have you ever wondered what your dog sees? We already know that our pet’s looks are sooo expressive and can cost us the last bite of our food, right? However, knowing what our faithful companion sees will allow us to have an even closer relationship with him. Keep reading!
What does a dog see?
It has always been thought that dogs see in black and white, but this is not the case. Numerous studies have shown that our furry friends differentiate some colors.
They are most sensitive to shades of blue, gray, and yellow, in addition to black and white, and it is more difficult for them to identify the colors green, red, or pink.
You sure have red toys, right? They are that color so that it is easier for the owners to find them, but they are not designed for the dog to differentiate and locate them without problem.
Another little thing… When we are looking ahead, we also see what is happening on the sides, right? Our peripheral vision is 180 degrees, but that of dogs is much wider. Its field of vision is about 240 degrees. It all depends on how his muzzle is. For example, a greyhound’s muzzle is long and narrow, therefore its field of vision is wider.
You also have to know that they see very well in the dark. Their pupils are huge, so more light enters their eye and they see more detail, allowing them to walk around the house in the dark without bumping into anything.
On the other hand, dogs can better differentiate objects that are moving than those that are stationary, since they have action-sensitive vision. That is why they know better who their owners are by the way they move than by their appearance.
We already know that dogs have incredibly sharp eyesight and a great ability to process visual information. So, when you see your faithful friend is staring at something that is imperceptible to the human eye, remember that he is seeing something that you simply cannot.
