Hey curious talkers and barkers,
Did you know that no two dogs have the exact same nose pattern—much like humans have unique fingerprints?
It may sound like movie magic, but it’s barking true. A dog’s snout print is a unique biometric marker for each pup.
Who cares?
Well, some humans think a nose print is a better way to ID us than chips or tags. I disagree. I mean, come on… is there even a giant database of pup snoots out there? Unless we’re talking about car windows, the answer is: not yet!
And I’m not wagging my tail at the idea of having my snout smeared with ink or paint and pressed against paper. Hopefully soon, photography will be the only way to capture a print of my nose. It is in the works.
Databases of canine noses are being developed in various countries. But for now, if I get lost (unlikely), I’ll count on the chip under my skin or the tracker on my collar to help The Human—and the authorities—bring me home.
Do you dig it?
Stay curious and on the scent.
—-Gus
References:
ScienceDirect article
Psychology Today: Are Dog Nose Prints Really Unique?