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ly and fussily: they bark, jump, spin and run. It’s very interesting to look at from the outside, but it’s not clear where the fur is in this mess, what kind of dog it is. Herding breeds tend to control the movement of their partner: they can cut the trajectory, circle around, grab by the paws or sides, imitating control of the herd. We can continue to describe the features of breed games endlessly. The catch is that for different dogs, the “alien” style of play may look incomprehensible or scary. What is a friendly push for a bulldog may seem like the beginning of a fight to a fragile Spitz. A sharp jerk from a greyhound can frighten a calm heavyweight. Therefore, dogs more often choose partners who play in the same style: there is less misunderstanding, a lower risk of conflict and a higher chance that the game will remain a game and will not develop into a showdown. 4. Size Even a perfectly socialized dog will feel a little awkward with a partner who is significantly larger or smaller than itself. For small breeds, playing with a large dog is always a risk: one unsuccessful move, too sudden a giant leap - and that’s it. A fun romp becomes dangerous. Large dogs, in turn, do not always know how to “dose” force and simply do not read the microsignals of discomfort of small ones. The kids have no choice but to defend themselves with their teeth in order to be understood. Therefore, size matching is another safety factor that is unconsciously taken into account when choosing a company. 5. Predictability Even with simple sniffing, dogs constantly read each other’s signals: who is nervous and embarrassed, who is angry, happy, anxious, who wants to play, and who can get hit in the neck. The better the watchdog understands the logic of his counterpart, the calmer and more confident he feels. The more confident he feels, the calmer his communication with his relative will be. The highest predictability, as a rule, occurs precisely when communicating with dogs of the same breed type - they have similar movements, games, similar reaction speed and familiar signals of reconciliation. So, preferring dogs of their own breed is not racism, but banal safety, because a mistake in interpreting someone else’s behavior can result in a fight. Author: Arina Taran Editor: Elizaveta Isaeva 🏀 Hit the hoop and get an NFT gift — https://t.me/BasketbolX_bot