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Why Do Dogs Smell: Interesting Facts About Dogs
08.12.2023 16:07
Updated: 12.12.2023 11:49
Dog fur has a rather unpleasant odor, but this does not apply to all breeds.
Many people don't even think about why dogs smell and cats don't? The smell is caused by the sebaceous glands that secrete fat. In fact, it starts to smell if you don't take care of your dog.
Experts have named the reasons why dogs' fur begins to smell like doggy.
An unpleasant odor occurs if the pet's skin is not properly cared for. Then bacteria and fungi come into play.
But that's not the only reason.
1. Gender
It has been noted that the doggy smell is stronger in male dogs.
2. Age
Puppies may smell like their mother's milk for a while. The smell changes and intensifies between 4 months and 2 years of age.
3. Season
Dogs smell most strongly in hot weather. If the fur does not have time to dry after bathing, the smell becomes even stronger.
The smell also intensifies in rain and damp weather.
4. Nutrition
It has been noticed that dogs fed natural food smell bad. And all because of the imbalance of nutrients.
5. Breeds
Hunting breeds and water rescue dogs smell the strongest.
Things are bad for brachycephalic and wrinkled breeds due to the folds on their bodies.
The same applies to dogs with thick undercoats and thick coats.
But Basenjis, lapdogs, Chihuahuas, dachshunds, Dobermans and poodles, as well as some other breeds, have almost no odor.
