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Dogs smell each other to find out 'who' they are dealing with. Each dog has an individual smell. When a dog smells another dog, they find out sex (male/female), constitution (alpha-based or submissive), and health of the other dog. It is also believed that the age of the dog, possible available food resources, and kinship may be part of the results of the sniffing process.
I agree very much with the last answer. When dogs smell each other they are trying to find out the dogs gender, ranking, and were they are from and even if they have a mate or not. So theres your answer!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey are trying to figure out whether they are males or females and whether the females are in heat.
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Does everyones butt smell different?
Humans don't sniff buts only dogs do that to get to know each other.
Can dogs get diseases from each other?
of course
Why do dogs howl during a solar eclipse?
they howl because that's what dogs do to keep in touch with each other when they cant see each other
Can dogs smell radon or carbon dioxide?
Yes
Can dogs tell if a mushroom is not poisonous?
Perhaps their sense of smell would alert them, but I do not see too many dogs interested in eating mushrooms.
How do dogs coummunicate with each other?
Through barking and the sense of smell.
Why do goldfish kiss each other in the but?
because they are like dogs and they smell them there
How do dogs know they have met before?
Dogs recognize each other by smell. That is why they greet each other by sniffing at the mouth or under the tail, where the scent is strongest. This is also why a dog often jumps up in front of you when he meets you; he is trying to smell your mouth.
How can a dog be identified?
Usually microchipping, but other than this it's pretty hard. Dogs can identify each other by smell.
What are the sled dogs jobs?
They mostly pull sleds, smell each other and roll around in the snow.
Why do dogs smell each other's butt?
It's their way of saying "hello".
What are the jobs of sled dogs?
They mostly pull sleds, smell each other and roll around in the snow.
Does everyones butt smell different?
Humans don't sniff buts only dogs do that to get to know each other.
What smell do dogs hate but humans like?
Other dogs butts
How many ear drums do dogs have?
Two, one in each ear, just like humans do.
Why do dogs smell each others but?
They will do that because it is away of saying Hi.
Why do my male dogs lick each other's private areas - are they gay?
Your dogs aren't gay. Dogs relate my smell and touch and, to an extent, grooming. What you're seeing is healthy pack behavior -- in this case grooming and scent. In your case it sounds like your dogs get along and they are cleaning each other and possibly covering up scent. If dogs are meeting for the first time, they will sniff and occasionally lick each other "private areas". This is how they get to know each other, it's a good sign that they will get along.
