StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works to Dogs@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 天前Definitely a good initiativesh.itjust.worksimagemessage-square62linkfedilinkarrow-up1735arrow-down18
arrow-up1727arrow-down1imageDefinitely a good initiativesh.itjust.worksStarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works to Dogs@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 天前message-square62linkfedilink
minus-squareRedditRefugee69@lemmynsfw.comlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up26·10 天前People are drawn to vulnerable creatures; they inspire nurturing and protective instincts. Pug breeders attempt to distill vulnerability to include overly large eyes and an inability to breathe well.
minus-squarejoenforcer@midwest.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·8 天前This is partially the case… the large eyes, round head, and flat face resemble that of a human infant. That is what triggers the instinct. It’s the same reason Grogu (Baby Yoda) became so popular. Exact same archetype, triggering the exact same instincts.
People are drawn to vulnerable creatures; they inspire nurturing and protective instincts.
Pug breeders attempt to distill vulnerability to include overly large eyes and an inability to breathe well.
This is partially the case… the large eyes, round head, and flat face resemble that of a human infant. That is what triggers the instinct.
It’s the same reason Grogu (Baby Yoda) became so popular. Exact same archetype, triggering the exact same instincts.