StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works to Dogs@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 个月前Definitely a good initiativesh.itjust.worksimagemessage-square61linkfedilinkarrow-up1739arrow-down18
arrow-up1731arrow-down1imageDefinitely a good initiativesh.itjust.worksStarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works to Dogs@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 个月前message-square61linkfedilink
minus-squareRedditRefugee69@lemmynsfw.comlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up27·10 个月前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-up1·10 个月前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.