Scientists of the Uppsa University of Sweden identified the most painful breed of dogs. This is reported by New Scientist.
During the selection, many dogs acquired various pathogenic genetic mutations. Researchers sequenced 20 animals of eight most popular breeds, including Beagles, German Shepherds and Retrivers.
It turned out that the cavalier-King Charles Spaniel is the most painful breed of dogs. They have the greatest number of dangerous genetic options. According to scientists, they have genetic versions of them are associated with heart failure.
Previously, researchers from Germany found out that the dogs have the ability to recognize whether the actions of a person were intentionally or unintentional. During the coexistence with a man, the dog was treated to respond to his actions. However, they understand whether the pets that is going to make a person in a particular case, it is unclear. The ability to perceive or realize the existence of the intentions of another is one of the cornerstone concepts of “theory of mind”, a mental state model, which is considered to be peculiar only to a person.