Dogs’ nose prints are as unique as a human’s fingerprints and can be used to accurately identify them.
The Canadian Kennel Club has been accepting dog nose prints as proof of identity since 1938.
‘Just as humans can be identified by their fingerprints, dogs can be identified by their nose prints. Yes, you read that correctly, a dogs nose print is unique to that dog, just as no two human fingerprints are the same. If you look closely at a dog’s nose, you will see lines forming patterns, just like fingerprints.
In terms of being used for identification, nose prints may be more helpful in identifying dogs when compared to paw prints, especially in certain breeds.
This is because in medium to long haired dog breeds, the fur that grows from the bottom of their feet may block the “padded” portion of their feet from making a clear impression. In the same way, there is a possibility nose prints may not leave a clear impression since the print is often smeared.
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