StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works to Dogs@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days agoDefinitely a good initiativesh.itjust.worksimagemessage-square65linkfedilinkarrow-up1721arrow-down18
arrow-up1713arrow-down1imageDefinitely a good initiativesh.itjust.worksStarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works to Dogs@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days agomessage-square65linkfedilink
minus-squareRedditRefugee69@lemmynsfw.comlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up26·2 days agoPeople 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-up1·3 hours agoThis 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.