What can dogs really see?

Dogs are 10 times more receptive to peripheral movement than we are. They have poor vision up close and pretty good vision from far distances. This is why you see dogs having a hard time finding something right in front of them.

Their eyes are flatter than ours and although they can adjust the shape of their lenses and alter their focal length, they can't do it as well as we can. Their eyes are more sensitive to light and movement. They can actually see very well in the darker areas, whereas we can't.

The placement of dogs eyes has everything to do with how they see. Wolves have more lateral vision, meaning their eyes are further apart. Overtime, most dogs have been bred to have their eyes closer together, like humans. This allows them to see things more straight ahead, it also allows some to see the tv!

Also, they usually see in shades of gray, however, they have the capacity for seeing rudementary color, but its of little importance to them.

I got this information from "The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behavior"

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