{"id":177266,"date":"2022-09-02T08:05:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T08:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/"},"modified":"2022-09-03T09:59:19","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T09:59:19","slug":"what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/","title":{"rendered":"What breed of dog has whiskers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#What_breed_of_dog_has_whiskers\" title=\"What breed of dog has whiskers?\">What breed of dog has whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Do_all_dog_breeds_have_whiskers\" title=\"Do all dog breeds have whiskers?\">Do all dog breeds have whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_whiskers\" title=\"Why does my dog have whiskers?\">Why does my dog have whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Do_all_dogs_have_whiskers_under_their_chin\" title=\"Do all dogs have whiskers under their chin?\">Do all dogs have whiskers under their chin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#What_dogs_have_whiskers\" title=\"What dogs have whiskers?\">What dogs have whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#What_breed_of_dogs_have_whiskers\" title=\"What breed of dogs have whiskers?\">What breed of dogs have whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_no_whiskers\" title=\"Why does my dog have no whiskers?\">Why does my dog have no whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Does_every_dog_have_whiskers\" title=\"Does every dog have whiskers?\">Does every dog have whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_doesnt_have_whiskers\" title=\"What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t have whiskers?\">What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t have whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#What_happens_when_you_cut_off_a_dogs_whiskers\" title=\"What happens when you cut off a dog&#8217;s whiskers?\">What happens when you cut off a dog&#8217;s whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Why_do_dogs_have_whiskers_on_their_face\" title=\"Why do dogs have whiskers on their face?\">Why do dogs have whiskers on their face?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Should_you_cut_dogs_whiskers\" title=\"Should you cut dog&#8217;s whiskers?\">Should you cut dog&#8217;s whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#What_are_the_whiskers_under_a_dogs_chin_for\" title=\"What are the whiskers under a dog&#8217;s chin for?\">What are the whiskers under a dog&#8217;s chin for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Can_I_cut_my_dogs_chin_whiskers\" title=\"Can I cut my dog&#8217;s chin whiskers?\">Can I cut my dog&#8217;s chin whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#What_dog_breeds_have_vibrissae\" title=\"What dog breeds have vibrissae?\">What dog breeds have vibrissae?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Do_some_dog_breeds_have_more_whiskers\" title=\"Do some dog breeds have more whiskers?\">Do some dog breeds have more whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Is_it_OK_to_cut_a_dogs_whiskers\" title=\"Is it OK to cut a dog&#8217;s whiskers?\">Is it OK to cut a dog&#8217;s whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Do_dogs_have_whiskers_yes_or_no\" title=\"Do dogs have whiskers yes or no?\">Do dogs have whiskers yes or no?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Do_all_dogs_have_whiskers\" title=\"Do all dogs have whiskers?\">Do all dogs have whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Do_all_dogs_have_cheek_whiskers\" title=\"Do all dogs have cheek whiskers?\">Do all dogs have cheek whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Do_all_dogs_have_chin_whiskers\" title=\"Do all dogs have chin whiskers?\">Do all dogs have chin whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_has_no_whiskers\" title=\"What happens if a dog has no whiskers?\">What happens if a dog has no whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Why_do_some_dogs_have_no_whiskers\" title=\"Why do some dogs have no whiskers?\">Why do some dogs have no whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Can_a_dog_live_without_whiskers\" title=\"Can a dog live without whiskers?\">Can a dog live without whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/#Do_whiskers_grow_back_on_dogs\" title=\"Do whiskers grow back on dogs?\">Do whiskers grow back on dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_has_whiskers\"><\/span>What breed of dog has whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These dog breeds with long whiskers include: <b>Irish Wolfhound. Dandie dinmont terrier. Portuguese water dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequent question: How do you cut a dog\u2019s whiskers?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dog_breeds_have_whiskers\"><\/span>Do all dog breeds have whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do All Dogs Have Whiskers? <b>Yes, all dogs have whiskers, including traditionally hairless breeds, although the length and number may vary by breed. Curly coated breeds can have whiskers that grow curled rather than straight, but these whiskers serve the same vital role in sensory perception.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B80D6EoZod0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_whiskers\"><\/span>Why does my dog have whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whiskers or vibrissae are long, coarse hairs that usually occur around a dog&#8217;s muzzle, jaw and above their eyes. They&#8217;re deeply embedded into the skin, and <b>the follicles at the base of these whiskers are packed full of nerves that send sensory messages to the dog&#8217;s brain<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_have_whiskers_under_their_chin\"><\/span>Do all dogs have whiskers under their chin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However in all dogs some whiskers are strategically located above the eyes, some on both sides of the muzzle, while <b>others are found above the upper lip (pointing down) and beneath the dog&#8217;s chin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_have_whiskers\"><\/span>What dogs have whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike humans, <b>dogs of all ages have whiskers. Newborn pups do not need to reach puberty before growing whiskers, which are among the first hairs to develop and are present at birth. Whiskers are more sensitive than regular hairs because the follicles from which they originate are packed with blood vessels and nerves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dogs_have_whiskers\"><\/span>What breed of dogs have whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These dog breeds with long whiskers include: <b>Irish Wolfhound. Dandie dinmont terrier. Portuguese water dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_no_whiskers\"><\/span>Why does my dog have no whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217; is common, in fact, for dogs&#8217; whiskers to splinter or just fall out over time. But as long as the whiskers are doing so naturally, and not due to interference from people or disease, they should grow back, and dogs should never lose enough to leave them disoriented.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_every_dog_have_whiskers\"><\/span>Does every dog have whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike humans, <b>dogs of all ages have whiskers. Newborn pups do not need to reach puberty before growing whiskers, which are among the first hairs to develop and are present at birth. Whiskers are more sensitive than regular hairs because the follicles from which they originate are packed with blood vessels and nerves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_doesnt_have_whiskers\"><\/span>What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t have whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is used for hunting, it&#8217;s crucial that you don&#8217;t cut their whiskers as this will have a huge impact on your dog&#8217;s ability to hunt and find prey, and <b>it can reduce their general confidence as by cutting them off from an important source of information. It would be like removing one of their largest senses.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-194124 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-doesnt-have-whiskers-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"What happens if a dog doesn't have whiskers?\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-doesnt-have-whiskers-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-doesnt-have-whiskers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-doesnt-have-whiskers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-doesnt-have-whiskers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-doesnt-have-whiskers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-doesnt-have-whiskers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_cut_off_a_dogs_whiskers\"><\/span>What happens when you cut off a dog&#8217;s whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t hurt dogs to cut the whiskers as the hairs don&#8217;t contain any pain receptors, cutting them off <b>could create confusion or make your dog less spatially aware. It may affect their ability to judge when objects are nearby, which will make your dog a lot less confident.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_have_whiskers_on_their_face\"><\/span>Why do dogs have whiskers on their face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The vibrissae serve as an early warning device that something is near the face and thus helps the dog prevent colliding with walls or objects and alerts the dog that something is approaching which might damage his face or eyes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_cut_dogs_whiskers\"><\/span>Should you cut dog&#8217;s whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cutting or trimming your dog&#8217;s whiskers is <b>never recommended. While it may be tempting if they appear long and unruly, they are necessary for sustaining your pet&#8217;s ability to successfully navigate his environment healthfully and happily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_whiskers_under_a_dogs_chin_for\"><\/span>What are the whiskers under a dog&#8217;s chin for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Information About Moving Objects So those chin whiskers <b>provide your dog with information about any nearby moving objects. A dog can therefore determine an object&#8217;s size, shape, and moving pace based on the air vibration the object produces as it travels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_cut_my_dogs_chin_whiskers\"><\/span>Can I cut my dog&#8217;s chin whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t hurt dogs to cut the whiskers as the hairs don&#8217;t contain any pain receptors, cutting them off <b>could create confusion or make your dog less spatially aware. It may affect their ability to judge when objects are nearby, which will make your dog a lot less confident.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_have_vibrissae\"><\/span>What dog breeds have vibrissae?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can You Cut Dog Whiskers? Technically, you can trim a dog&#8217;s whiskers because scissors can slice through them easily, but <b>you SHOULD NOT cut your dog&#8217;s whiskers off. Some groomers and pet owners are unaware of the importance of whiskers and cut them off for aesthetic reasons.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dr08RAC_KKg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_some_dog_breeds_have_more_whiskers\"><\/span>Do some dog breeds have more whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do All Dogs Have Whiskers? <b>Yes, all dogs have whiskers, including traditionally hairless breeds, although the length and number may vary by breed. Curly coated breeds can have whiskers that grow curled rather than straight, but these whiskers serve the same vital role in sensory perception.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_cut_a_dogs_whiskers\"><\/span>Is it OK to cut a dog&#8217;s whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their radar-like whiskers can help them determine the shape and size of an object and even how fast it&#8217;s moving. But <b>individual dogs of any breed can have more whiskers than others. It&#8217;s just one more thing to make them special.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_whiskers_yes_or_no\"><\/span>Do dogs have whiskers yes or no?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It doesn&#8217;t hurt dogs to cut the whiskers as the hairs don&#8217;t contain any pain receptors, cutting them off could create confusion or make your dog less spatially aware. It may affect their ability to judge when objects are nearby, which will make your dog a lot less confident.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_have_whiskers\"><\/span>Do all dogs have whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike humans, <b>dogs of all ages have whiskers. Newborn pups do not need to reach puberty before growing whiskers, which are among the first hairs to develop and are present at birth. Whiskers are more sensitive than regular hairs because the follicles from which they originate are packed with blood vessels and nerves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_have_cheek_whiskers\"><\/span>Do all dogs have cheek whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do All Dogs Have Whiskers? <b>Yes, all dogs have whiskers, including traditionally hairless breeds, although the length and number may vary by breed. Curly coated breeds can have whiskers that grow curled rather than straight, but these whiskers serve the same vital role in sensory perception.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_have_chin_whiskers\"><\/span>Do all dogs have chin whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their radar-like whiskers can help them determine the shape and size of an object and even how fast it&#8217;s moving. But <b>individual dogs of any breed can have more whiskers than others. It&#8217;s just one more thing to make them special.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_has_no_whiskers\"><\/span>What happens if a dog has no whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Happens if You Cut a Dog&#8217;s Whiskers? If your dog&#8217;s whiskers get cut off, <b>it can interfere with his ability to navigate his surroundings. Your dog may run into more items and thus possibly be more susceptible to getting injured. The removal of a dog&#8217;s whiskers can be uncomfortable and stressful for your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-194125 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-has-no-whiskers-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"What happens if a dog has no whiskers?\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-has-no-whiskers-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-has-no-whiskers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-has-no-whiskers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-has-no-whiskers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-has-no-whiskers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-happens-if-a-dog-has-no-whiskers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_some_dogs_have_no_whiskers\"><\/span>Why do some dogs have no whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Alopecia areata is a condition that causes dogs to lose hair and whiskers from their face, head, or ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_live_without_whiskers\"><\/span>Can a dog live without whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It doesn&#8217;t hurt dogs to cut the whiskers as the hairs don&#8217;t contain any pain receptors, cutting them off could create confusion or make your dog less spatially aware. It may affect their ability to judge when objects are nearby, which will make your dog a lot less confident.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_whiskers_grow_back_on_dogs\"><\/span>Do whiskers grow back on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whiskers are hairs, but not the same as the hairs in your dog or cat&#8217;s coat. These stiffer, thicker hairs are called vibrissae and their follicles are embedded deeper in the skin than coat hairs. Although the whiskers are different from the hair coat, <b>they are shed as the hair coat is and will grow back<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What breed of dog has whiskers?Do all dog breeds have whiskers?Why does my dog have whiskers?Do all dogs have whiskers under their chin?What dogs have whiskers?What breed of dogs have whiskers?Why does my dog have no whiskers?Does every dog have whiskers?What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t have whiskers?What happens when you cut&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194122,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177266"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177266"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177266\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194126,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177266\/revisions\/194126"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177266"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177266"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177266"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}