How Do Dogs See the World? The Dog World Isn't Black and White – and Other Interesting Facts

For a long time, it was believed that dogs see the world in black and white, but modern scientists disagree.

There is growing evidence that this statement is a pseudoscientific myth.

Experts have revealed how sharp dogs' eyesight is and what colours they can distinguish.

Myth

According to recent research, the dog's eye contains two types of cones in the retina.

Thanks to this, animals can clearly distinguish blue and yellow colors, as well as their shades.

Therefore, the world in a dog's eyes is not at all black and white, as was previously thought.

Visual acuity

Dogs see best in low light conditions, have a wide field of view, and have much better peripheral vision, allowing them to react quickly and track objects.

Their eyes are sensitive to ultraviolet light, which again indicates that the animals can distinguish a wider range of colors.

Sense of smell

Animals compensate for deficiencies in color perception and low visual acuity with their sense of smell.

A strong connection is formed in the brain of dogs between the image of an object and its smell or taste, making the dog world seem much richer than people think.

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• 3 January 2024

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