Comments on: Do Dogs Like Kisses? What Your Pet’s Behavior Might Be Telling You

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:23:22 +0000

I have two chihuahuas that LOVE getting kisses especially my male chihuahua, Peanut. He is 10 lbs. When I am laying down on the couch or bed, he will crawl up in my chest, put his cheeks right on or very near my lips to kiss him. I will ask him where he wants kisses, he will move his head around to different areas so I can kiss him. He loves kisses so much that he will get so worked up, he would hyperventilate but calm down. My girl chihuahua will the same thing with me but she demands a belly rubbing to start. All of the dogs that I have grown up with or own myself except for one, LOVES KISSES! I kiss Peanut, he will lick me on my face etc. Because of this affection makes me love dogs more and more!

By: CTheRaven

CTheRaven — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:31:46 +0000

I would honestly love to know WHY my dog has ALWAYS (since we adopted him from a shelter at 9 weeks old, and he had been at the shelter since he was 4 weeks) pressed his face (cheek/side of his face, or right between his eyes) against our lips and doesn’t let up until he wants to, if he doesn’t understand what kisses are. He seems to know, and enjoy kisses. But if this is some how learned behavior, and we aren’t forcing kisses on him, what is he trying to communicate? He’s 3 years now, 20lbs, and he will jump right onto our chests to demand these kisses, closing his eyes when we comply. He’s taught our older dog to do it.

By: Ken

Ken — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 10:02:31 +0000

In reply to debbie. I love that. I have a little Aussie Bull dog x Schnauzer a very good looking little man indeed (Zulu) I got Zulu at the age of six weeks and we do everything together. I hate leaving him when I Hugo to work but when I return he is as excited as I was when it was Christmas. Every day the same. I simply cannot stop kissing him and whispering in his ear that I love him. He does not back off at all and I honestly feel he loves it. Hi tail is like an out of control windscreen wiper. I sometimes think people tell us the biggest load of rubbish about what your pet likes and dislikes. I read we can’t touch their tummies because they hate it. While that may be true in some dogs, I think it’s totally the opposite with Zulu. I love this little man like he is my son. Will never stop showing him the affection he absolutely deserves for being my very best friend in the world. I say never stop loving them and showering them with your love and kisses.

By: Douglas

Douglas — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:27:44 +0000

I have a 10 pound yorkie 12 years now. He knows what my kisses are and even attempts to kiss me back. I’ve had him since he was 3 months. Don’t tell me he doesn’t know-he loves my kisses.

By: Fran Balzofiore

Fran Balzofiore — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 01:23:13 +0000

In reply to Cindy Ginsberg. Aww, that's so precious. Who cares if it's cool or not enjoy the affection! Gotta love our puppies!

By: Cherelle Hardman

Cherelle Hardman — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:57:13 +0000

Chihuahuas do love other chihuahuas. Recently my older dog died and left
My 8yo all alone without her doggie companion. she pined stopped eating and stayed in her bed waiting for his return. Fortunately I have another pup now and it has transformed My Lola. She now loves to play with the puppy and has a new zest for life.
I named the new pup Sunny as she has brought so much joy and sunshine into both of our lives.

By: Cindy Ginsberg

Cindy Ginsberg — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 21:11:50 +0000

In reply to Maureen. Amen Sister! We've only had Old Man for a year, now. Best we can figure he's probably 11ish. Our only (family) issue.... it's not cool to kiss a 110 lb yeller Lab while wearing red lipstick!

By: Maureen

Maureen — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 20:06:56 +0000

To all the folks that would like my opinion.
I have had Sheppards {8 over the years} all my dogs loved to be kissed and hugged. They lived to be 12 and 15 more years old so I guess my kisses and hugs were very much liked. They were loved by my children and the dogs loved them back.
I am approaching 80 now it would not be fair to have a puppy {as much I would love to have one}and my children are all grown up and have their own puppies and dogs as well as cats.
I believe the puppy would outlive me and that would be unfair to the dog.
animal Lover Maureen xoxo

By: Dennis

Dennis — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:21:06 +0000

I don’t care what science says! My dog Howie loves when I kiss him and he loves to kiss me back! His reaction is very positive and cuddles next to me and returns his kisses to show that he really loves me. He always follows me everywhere I go and is always happy to see me. I love him and he loves me!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 13:59:36 +0000

I don’t think my dog really likes to be kissed. But she is very affectionate and obedient, so she tolerates the kisses I sometimes can’t seem to help myself planting on her head, face and tummy. The way I know she would rather not be kissed is she turns her head away and even drops down on the floor as if she is trying to avoid the kiss. But she stays right under me and actively encourages me to keep petting her and talking to her. She also loves to lick me in the mouth, if she can get to it. I interpret the mouth licking as her saying “I love you but I don’t really want your kisses so I will lick you instead.” Lol. Sammi is a very smart dog. She learns my body language and verbal cues like lightening and responds very well. She knows my kisses are affection and approval. But as she is now older (going on 7) I am stopping the smooches. I don’t want to annoy her. She much prefers my hands. She wants infinite pats on the head, neck rubs, back rubs and play…she loves wrestling, running around with me and especially playing keep away with her toy.