![]() ![]() Mastiffs (Drool, Slobber, Teeth Problems), also known as English Mastiff or Old English Mastiff. Here’s a list of some popular dogs prone to drooping jowls: Great Danes (Slobber & Drool): There are many dog breeds with droopy jowls, and it can be challenging to pick the best fit for your family. ![]() Mating: Male dogs with droopy jowls are actually considered more attractive to female dogs because they appear healthier and stronger. They also use these facial expressions for other emotional reasons too like trying to look cute, or being playful! So, whether you want an older dog with droopy jowls for its “cuteness” factor (and we know some pet owners do!) or just think of it like getting more mileage out of your car before having to buy a new one – either way, there are many reasons why dogs develop saggy jowls! Benefits of Dog Jowls Dog Breeds with Droopy Jowls:ĭrinking: Some jowls dog with droopy jowls and loose skin under their heads will use this to help them scoop water into their mouths.Įating: The same goes for food or even stealing snacks from your kitchen counter! Dogs who have large flappy lips are great at catching tasty morsels as they fall off the table.Īging Process/Maintaining Youthful Appearance: As we mentioned above, maintaining elasticity in your skin is a way to slow down aging which could be why some older dogs develop saggy jowls.Įxpressing Emotions: Dogs “smile” by pulling their lips up and back to show off their teeth. Scientists say that this is why people who live in colder climates tend to have tighter skin than those who live where it’s hot all year long: because they don’t get as much sunlight or vitamin D which helps keep their skin elastic. Some scientists believe that maintaining elasticity in your skin is a way to maintain your youth and slow the aging process. It’s no surprise that some breeds with dog jowls will develop droopy or saggy jowls as they age because this is simply a result of genetics and aging like it would be for us too! Most dog owners don’t really wonder why their pet has jowls (we’ve never heard anyone say “let me get my dog down from under the kitchen table so I can check her chin”!) but there are many theories about why certain breeds grow loose skin on specific parts of their bodies. Their cheeks are full of fatty tissue and they even use their mouths to express themselves with changes in facial expressions. Benefits of Dog Jowls Dog Breeds with Droopy Jowls:Īs you probably already know, dogs have jowls in the same way humans do. ![]()
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