Comments on: Why do pugs lower their heads when you go to pet them?

By: Earl H

Earl H — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:58:53 +0000

Mine does that as well! I think it has something to do with their brow bones not as pronounced as other dogs. I think that combo with the eyes just makes them very aware and sensitive to anything around their heads. Once you start petting he loves it. Mine HATES it when you touch above his nose also I attribute that to his sinuses.

By: GRK

GRK — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:58:05 +0000

That seems normal enough. I’ve had 2 dogs, each a different breed (none of them pugs) and they both did that too.

I think that maybe it’s just a natural reaction, kind of like when you blink when something gets near your eyes.

By: rachel

rachel — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:55:20 +0000

my pug lowers her head when i pet her on her too, i think its because she likes !

By: bjvettech

bjvettech — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:06:26 +0000

Can u imagine being a little pug and a huge, scary, outstretch hand is coming towards you???? Thats why she lowers her head. Try patting her on the chest instead. Most dogs react in this manner to people patting their head as it is intimidating. Children should always be taught to pat a dog on the chest, as they can fear bite in this situation.

By: one_fishslayer

one_fishslayer — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 09:24:49 +0000

Lots of dogs do that. Try approaching from below & start petting her neck & chin and work around to the top.

I think lowering the head means submission in the dog world.