![]() When dogs are very, very sleepy-especially older dogs that are set in their ways-the last thing they want to do is play. Instead of focusing on actual “anger” in this brief section, let’s look closer at the words “discontented” and “irritated,” and give an example or two that might include these feelings or emotions. We use the words, “just starting to feel anger,” because when a dog truly works up to actual anger the growl sound it makes tends to become much more audible and will usually include barking as well, the latter a type of warning sound that the anger threshold has been met. Yes, sometimes dog can emit this “purr-like” sound when they are discontented, irritated or just starting to feel anger. Since many people already associate a dog’s growl with anger or discontent, we thought we would get this one out of the way first. Hopefully, this will help you identify the root cause for the noise they are making, and take action where action is needed. To make this easier to understand, here we have outlined, in no particular order of frequency or importance, the many reasons a dog may growl in this soft manner. Instead, they make a soft, deep growling noise-one that can represent a variety of feelings, emotions and attitudes. ![]() So, we have established now that dogs do not actually purr. However, if you want to relay to this person the many reasons why a dog may emit this low, soft growl-or tell them how to deal with each of these reasons-you need to continue reading in the next section. So, the next time you encounter someone who brags (or complains) about the ultra-adorable purring noise coming from their beloved dog, you can confidently reply, “hogwash!” “Dogs do not purr,” you will intelligently say to this person, “it’s actually just a soft growl.” This is what differentiates a cat’s purr from the low, hard-to-hear soft growl of a dog or puppy. ![]() You will seldom, for example, hear a cat purring when it’s angry or excited. When cats make a purring sound they are doing so out of contentment or happiness. The low, deep growling we often hear from dogs-the type that sometimes resembles purring in sound only-can happen for a lot of reasons, including excitement, anxiety, sadness and, yes, sometimes anger or discontent. It’s a sound we hear regularly from watch dogs and the mean stray dogs we encounter on the street-just before they ready themselves to attack us! Most of us connect growling to a dog that is angry or protective. Now, the word “growl” has its own problems. They are, however, known to emit a sound of their own that resembles purring-a sound that, in reality, is nothing but a soft growl or low-toned whimper. That’s a “cat thing” and purring is not in a dog’s DNA. They may even feel short-changed, convinced there was some type of mix-up.Īlthough this scenario was dramatically enhanced for effect, you’d probably be surprised by how many actual dog owners turn to the Internet and their favorite search engine to ask the question, “why is my dog purring?”Īs we mentioned in the introduction, of course dogs do not purr. This can be jarring for some dog owners, especially if this is the first dog they have ever owned. Suddenly, your new dog begins to make a noise that remarkably resembles the sound of purring. ![]() You just brought home your new rescue dog from the animal shelter, had him examined by your vet, and you are now settling in for a relaxing night at home, just the two of you. Sadness About the “Purr” Noise Made by Dogs
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