What do YOU see?

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G. Husky

stress pant, ears flat, rounded back, hunched shoulders, not happy

H. Akita x

paw lifted, ears dropped, tail down, worried

 

I. Pitbull

ears back, avoiding eye contact, whiskers erect, avoiding interaction, worried

J. Chow x

ears flat, eyelids lowered, tightness over nose, whiskers out, will bite!

 

K. Shep mix

ears back, lowered head, pupils dilated, whites of eyes showing, whiskers out, shy, fearful

 

L. Rott/Golden x

direct eye contact, closed mouth, ears relaxed, confident

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