Your opinions on emotions.

[tigerfan]

I also believe dogs have emotions. They show you love, happiness, sadness, and so much more. How could they express these without emotions?

[char7]

Originally Posted by yorkiegirl2

My Yorkies show emotions in the eyes, the ears and are very vocal.
That is what I love about yorkies..they are little fireballs in fur...

Mine are the same way. I totally agree!

[chattiesmom]

I would ask the people who believe that dogs don't have/show emotion if they have a dog...

if they have ever had a big sloppy kiss wash away tears

if they gave never experienced the pure joy that only a dog can show when you have left your house for five minutes and come back and been greeted like a long lost friend returning after years of absence

the contrite look on a dog when he knows he has done wrong

yes dogs do have emotions, and show them constantly.

[SandyTXn]

Oh yes, yes, yes! I think they show all kinds of emotions.

[puppylove123]

and dont forget that tail! they wag them like crazy when they want to play, and when we go to the vet, they are inbetween their legs, its so funny

[chachi]

Mine show all kinds of emotions.

[barbg402]

My babies all have emotions! Gee, can't believe there are people who think dogs are dumb with no sense of feelings. Dogs, exhibit happiness, fear, hunger, thirst, excitement and numerous other emotions.

[SnowWa]

If you want to read two of the absolutely most wonderful and interesting books you have ever read --- on this very subject -- please get..

1) When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Life of Animals.
2) Dogs Never Lie About Love : Reflections on the Emotional World of Dogs

by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson

I have a Master's Degree in English Literature - so you know that I have done a lot of reading. The two above books (I think especially the first one) are among the most enjoyable, informative, and educational I have ever read.

They are very well written - very readable - and will evoke a lot of laughter, smiles, and tears.

I shared these books with my brother, who was head of the Psychology Department at a major University for more than 20 years -- and he made them required reading for his students (who thoroughly enjoyed them).

They are for sale at Amazon.com - and probably most other online books stores as well.

Hope those of you who like to read pick them up and share them with your friends.

Believe me - if you read these books, you may consider yourself quite well educated on this very subject.

Carol Jean

[Sherry Lynn]

Originally Posted by josie girl

They most definitely have emotions! You can see it in their eyes. My brother passed away from cancer last month and he was VERY close to his dog. His dog knew he was really sick and wouldn't leave his side! After he died, his dog moped around the house and was soooooo sad! That alone was enough to break you heart!

My best friend lost her husband last March after 14 months with cancer. Their little poodle was the exact same way. She would go to the room where his bed was in the final months and whine for him. It was so heartbreaking!

I've also seen a dog mourn over losing a pet brother. So sad.