Eyes – Whale Eye – Dog Body Language
‘Whale eye’ is a term used to describe dog body language referring to the dog’s eyes. This is when the whites of the eye (know as sclera) become pronounced. Whale eye is the most common term, but it can also be referred to as ‘half moon eye’. Depending on the...
Eyes – Blinking – Dog Body Language
The dog body language signal of blinking the eyes relies very much on the context in which it occurs and the dog’s whole body language in order to be interpreted correctly. Generally, blinking can be seen as a calming signal and may be used as part of other body...
Eyes – ‘Shortening of the Eye’ or Squinting – Dog Body Language
'Shortening of the eye' is a dog body language term used to describe when a dog squints his eyes slightly to deliberately soften them when interacting with another individual. It is used as a non-confrontational signal to indicate peaceful intentions in...
Eyes – Pupils Dilated – Dog Body Language
With regard to observing dog body language, pupil dilation can provide vital clues as to the dog’s emotional state. Dilation of pupils can occur in low light conditions to assist with vision by allowing more light into the eyes. In other instances it occurs as an...
Eyes – Hard Eye – Dog Body Language
The term 'hard eye' in dog body language refers to situations where a dog gives direct eye contact, characterized by an intense hardened, fixed, glassy stare. Eye contact is not polite in dog communication and is used for the purpose of a warning or as a direct...
Eyes – Almond shaped – Dog Body Language
‘Almond-shaped eyes’ is a term used to describe the eyes of a dog in a relaxed and neutral position. The term ‘soft eyes’ may also be used and implies almond-shaped eyes. Both terms are quite self-explanatory. For instance, if a dog is alert, anxious or...