Take the most intimidating dog breeds due to size or reputation, and it becomes a non-issue when they make their appearance in the baby puppy stage. It seems we are all hard-wired to adore puppies no matter what the breed. The disproportionately large paws and forehead that the puppy has yet to grow into along with the silky ears, little belly, sweet puppy breath and large round eyes clearly trigger thought recognition of human babies.
Even people who are afraid of or do not like dogs have a softening or melting of their veneer when confronted with the innocence of a cute puppy. The human species is naturally predisposed to nurture and care for the defenseless, especially babies, because we are for the most part a nurturing species. These nurturing cues trigger a rush of hormone found in mammals that biochemists call oxytocin, which acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. Oxytocin, best known for its role in inducing labor, may influence our ability to bond with others and maintain social relationships, and may be involved in the formation of trust and generosity between people.
The same reaction can be triggered by adult animals when the visual cues similar to baby-like features are present, such as big baby round eyes, pronounced foreheads and rounded heads. That is why the panda bear is regarded as "oh so cute" no matter how large. People tend to associate that image with the cute teddy bear we used as security as children, even though we know it would be quite dangerous to enter the environment with a full grown panda.
For thousands of years, man has played a role in the way our beloved dogs look by breeding selections. Many dog breeds were developed for a working purpose -- to retrieve hunted game, and herd livestock and sheep -- and dogs' features and abilities reflect those purposes. However, numerous breeds were created for our companionship and pleasure.
Many of the breeds developed for the purpose of pleasure and companionship seem to possess the more baby-like features that elicit the response of "awww... how cute". An example would be the Bichon Frise or the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. As full grown adult canines, they possess the baby-like soft expressions, big round-eye puppy features and the look of innocence that we as people find so appealing.
There is that emotional tendency to want our dogs to remain playful puppies forever and some breeds help perpetuate the illusion for us. Puppies often make us laugh (of course, until they have an accident on the carpet!) and we all recognize that happy laughter makes us feel good.
Puppies are very often used in the advertising world because they are a universal symbol that charms the most stoic among us. As long as we remain a human species, our feelings for the puppy will always be in safe cherished appeal, and that's a wonderful thing.
We have existed as a company since 1985, but it was a love of dogs, the dogs that have been a part of our life, and the passing of one dog in particular, Rusty, that inspired the creation of http://www.CalloftheDog.com and http://www.CalloftheDogShop.com -- created to provide the things your dogs and pets need. Visit us for great information and quality dog supplies! Be sure to see our About Us page as well.
The two sites are dedicated to the dogs we have loved so deeply, and who have given us so much love in return. Purebreds and mixed breeds, but mostly rescues in need of a home. We educated them, but each one has had something to teach us in exchange.
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