Dogs' Eyes Evolved to Be
Appealing to Humans Have you ever wondered why dogs have such expressive eyes? The answer may lie in the species' evolutionary history. Researchers discovered our furry friends have evolved muscles around their eyes that allow them to make humanlike expressions. They can even mimic an infant-like appearance to elicit a
"nurturing" response. Dogs have even developed rudimentary eyebrows to better communicate
with people. Dr. Juliane Kaminski , Study author, via CNN It gives a whole new meaning to "puppy dog eyes!"