sensory hairs on the face for extra touch sensitivity, detecting air movement, and assessing objects.
unique sensory hairs with large blood supply and nerves. Respond to touch/pressure, controlled by voluntary muscles. Essential for newborn puppies.
Dog whiskers are multi-functional, helping with navigation, sensing objects, detecting threats, locating food, and protecting the face and eyes.
Removing dog whiskers is dangerous. They help dogs navigate and avoid injury. Whiskers should only be removed for medical reasons.
Trimming dog whiskers causes discomfort and hinders their sensory perception, affecting their interaction with the environment.