Study: Dogs Relieve Themselves In-Line With Earth’s Magnetic Field
WASHINGTON (CBS DC) – Dogs are quite particular about where they choose to relieve themselves — not only do they defecate in direction with the north-south axis, but they also are sensitive to slight changes in the Earth’s magnetic field. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology finds that a wide range of canines preferred to “excrete with the body being aligned along the north-south axis” under “calm magnetic field conditions.” The nearly 37 breeds of dogs studied were found to completely avoid urination or defecation along an east-west direction. The study is the first time that magnetic sensitivity was proven in dogs, although previous research has shown that many mammals “spontaneously align their body axis” with Earth’s magnetic field in a diverse range of behavioral contexts. Examination of 70 dogs over two years – including 1,893 defecations and 5,582 urinations – revealed that dogs who were not leashed or influenced in movement were naturally inclined to relieve themselves in “axial orientation” with the earth’s magnetic field. The study did not detail exactly why this phenomenon occurs: “It is still enigmatic why the dogs do align at all, whether they do it “consciously” (i.e., whether the magnetic field is sensorial perceived (the dogs “see”, “hear” or “smell” the compass direction or perceive it as a haptic stimulus) or whether its reception is controlled on the vegetative level (they “feel better/more comfortable or worse/less comfortable” in a certain direction).” Although dogs are often influenced by their owner’s behavior to choose a spot of relief, the researchers note that the study was “truly blind,” and that observers were not biased in their choice of geomagnetic field variations. The dogs were found to align themselves with the Earth’s magnetic field regardless of the time of day and other variations in weather. The researchers note that the study may “open new horizons for biomagnetic research,” specifically, that the Earth’s magnetic field may have greater impact in behavioral response from organisms than considered before. – Benjamin Fearnow
I dunno. My dog just tends to shit and piss wherever he wants (outside of course) and I don't think the direction he faces is really any concern. I will of course watch this one over the next few weeks as a science type project, but recent memory says no, he's not concerned with the direction he is facing when he let's it go. I do find the circling of the chosen spot interesting. I will see if he is looking for the axis as he circles.
Well this evening he stood nw/se to piss but when he shit he was in fact facing north. This research to continue.................. By the way he did circle the wagons before he crapped as usual.
The researchers found that the dogs preferred to poop when their bodies were aligned in a north-south direction, as determined by the geomagnetic field. (True north, which is determined by the position of the poles, is slightly different from magnetic north.) [10 Things You Didn't Know About Dogs] And while dogs of both sexes faced north or south while defecating, only females preferred to urinate in a north or south direction — males didn't show much preference while urinating (perhaps because males tend to lift their legs when urinating, the experts speculated, while females usually drop their hips in a position somewhat similar to defecation).
How do dogs know?
The dog researchers used 37 different breeds in their study, from beagles and borzois to Transylvanian hounds. All of the animals were observed off-leash in open fields and other areas, so buildings, trees and other objects in the landscape wouldn't force the dogs to face one way or another.
The researchers also noted that while most dogs preferred to poop while facing north or south, most dogs also avoided facing east or west. But why? The answer remains elusive, the scientists admitted.
"It is still enigmatic why the dogs do align at all, whether they do it 'consciously' (i.e., whether the magnetic field is sensorial[ly] perceived) … or whether its reception is controlled on the vegetative level (they 'feel better/more comfortable or worse/less comfortable' in a certain direction)," the study authors wrote.
The researchers also found that when the Earth's magnetic field was in a state of flux — it changes during solar flares, geomagnetic storms and other events — the dogs' north-south orientation was less predictable. Only when the magnetic field was calm did researchers reliably observe the north-south orientation.
Further research is needed to determine how and why dogs (and other animals) sense and use the planet's magnetic field. Their study, the authors wrote, also "forces biologists and physicians to seriously reconsider effects magnetic storms might pose on organisms."
See William all male dogs don't lift their leg to pee. Take for example the Pekingese, which happens to be what my little buddy and research assistant is. They have very short front legs and they are top heavy which is to say that they weigh way more in the front then the rear. That being said if my research partner were to lift to pee well he would topple right over. No this breed throws it's left leg to the side and pees on all fours. Not a squat like a female but a wide stance in back and yes for whatever his reasons it's always the left hind leg that he plants when urinating. he's a great and willing subject. He has to pee several times a day. We press on for more results......................
This latest set of findings, published last week in the journal Frontiers in Zoology, joins a long and growing list of research showing that animals — both wild and domesticated — can sense the Earth's geomagnetic field and coordinate their behavior with it.
A 2008 analysis of Google Earth satellite images revealed that herds of cattle worldwide tend to stand in the north-south direction of Earth's magnetic lines when grazing, regardless of wind direction or time of day. The same behavior was seen in two different species of deer.
Birds also use magnetic fields to migrate thousands of miles, some research suggests. A 2013 report found that pigeons are equipped with microscopic balls of iron in their inner ears, which may account for the animals' sensitivity to the geomagnetic field.
And here's where Max (and Martin Bashir) come in:
Humans, too, might possess a similar ability — a protein in the human retina may help people sense magnetic fields, though the research into this and many other related geomagnetic phenomena is preliminary and therefore remains inconclusive.
ut oh WM. He pissed on a wsw/ene axis this time. He seems to be drifting towards the east each time. Maybe he will eventually go full circle. Like the circling of the chosen spot. I am gonna start strapping a compass to him so we get more accurate readings then my pretty damn close assumptions. And William you are getting this all for free. I bet those guys who did the two year gig got quite a government grant to determine something that I am gonna prove false for free. You are of course welcome. Montgomery my more then willing assistant says Hi ya!
I did not get a government grant but I did manage to research just a little as I went to the store yesterday. I watched dogs on leads (they have to be in certain areas here) as they perambulated along the sidewalk. Now as we all know, dogs have an affinity for car tires when they need to leak. Always they stand beside the tire and let her rip. Now my observations confirm that the mutts cared not whether the car faced N/S or E/W on the town grid. What was interesting was the reaction of the owners of said mutts. The ladies simply looked embarrassed or tried to give the impression the dog belonged to someone else. The blokes just settled and waited while fido watered the tire.
I now think William is pissing into the wind and this is a sure fire way of getting his own back. Cheers
Since the original studies were completed in the northern hemisphere, as rick's ongoing anecdotal reports seem to be, your observations from down under add greatly to the dog pissing metadata analysis.
Don't forget to check daily scat laying activities. Wombat and koala poop to be separated and documented. Max has requested that all samples be Fedex'd to him for further study. Address to follow.
King your observations are disqualified unfortunately. The study suggests that the canine should be in an open field so as not to have an object to hike the leg against. That's why they used females more. BUT being as Montgomery is a Pekingese I have the perfect study dog because car tires be damned he pisses on all fours. Have you King ever wondered why a dog circles the chosen spot before laying down the mass. That fascinates me more then the direction he's facing. Is he searching for that north south axis? Is he checking for the enemy? I dunno......The quest continues................
Rick You disregard my analysis at your peril. My research is as good as any and certainly better than any who drive on the wrong side of the road, eat grits ( whatever they are) and as I witnessed on a US navy ship one fine day eat ice cream at the same time and on the same plate as fried eggs (sunny side up). The scientific approach down under must take into consideration the movement, not only of liquid excrement from the dog, but the direction of travel when a liquid is released from captivity. Take for instance your morning bath. You finish in the tub and then pull the plug. In your arse about nation, being in the Northern Hemisphere, the water spirals through the drain in an anti clockwise direction whereas south of the equator the water spirals clockwise. Further details are found in the explanation of the Carioles effect I believe. Now we come to your Peke. Due to its Chinese heritage, the dog is no doubt inscrutable and will have been brainwashed to behave with a left leaning philosophical nature. Perhaps a visit with William could correct the lean but then you really would have problem. William I am sure would be so pleased with the conversion, Montgomery would be renamed and offered as Tea Party Candidate at the next Presidential election. Monty’s new political name, Why Samuel Adams of course Cheers from Aussie
Now King don't get me wrong it's only the tires. Everything else about your data input is completely valid. As for Montgomery, well I think he is a centrist. Although he always plants his left rear paw for the urinary event, he only circles to the right after choosing carefully the spot to lay the mass. Wonder if William can come up with a study on why the canine circles the chosen spot before taking a crap.
Wombats and Koalas, an interesting pairing. Now, here in Aussie we consider the habit of the wombat to be reprehensible. A study of his habits is that he only eats roots and leaves. I must at this point explain the word "Roots”, in our lingo; the word has a very close biological connotation and is the activity most practiced and dreamed about by teenage males, and old males who can still remember!. The Koala, One of the cutest furriest lill animals on the planet and found only in this country. They are trotted out to all visiting dignitaries (and American Presidents to make up the numbers.) George Bush was the recipient of one of their habits in that he got pissed on when given a Koala to hold. The Koala was praised by all and GW was tested for STI, we take our Koala health very seriously here. Cheers
A review of old tape of the GWB-Koala incident would surely give clues and and to the valuable data base. A study of George leaning to the left or the right at point of contact would help the historical record also.
And here everyone thought this was a throw away topic with no biological, geographical or political consequence.
Anecdotal reports? William this is a real scientific study happening right before your very eyes. Todays poop was the myth buster. Due east my friend he was facing due east. I think he is going to go around in a circle before this study is finished.
Well, since this got started and since TS had responded to me on a previous thread, this seems like a good place to post this quote "It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.”
I had made a point that conservatives seem to be fixated on gay sex more than anything else, as if gay people, and gay men in particular, do nothing but think about sticking things in each others asses. While I have to admit I agree that a vagina is infinitely more interesting than the poop chute, I don't ever find myself wondering why the gay doctors at work would rather get busy with a keister.
As for the animals, my cats both tend to line up facing northwest or southeast.
This pee was on a definite west east axis and as assumed he's gone full circle although he left about half of it out. But the crap was definitely on the north south axis. Maybe the crap is all that matters and as for peeing any direction will do. We trek on..........
Due west /east again tonight. It's been raining all day maybe it's thrown off the compass in him or maybe he is just in a hurry so has no time to really think about his orientation, not that he really seems to care.
Not sure if you've factored in the recent spate of solar flare activity. That along with the dreaded polar vortex most certainly affected fido's delicate constitution. Refrigerator magnets can also throw off rover, so care should be taken during compass readings. All good and proper outliers. Onward with the research Rick.
William has quite rightly pushed this debate backwards. (Max appears to have a handle on that subject) So from afar I looked at the situation on "the hill"(note missing capital letters) So I see the north south and the east west divide. (Still no capitals). As with the study of algebra we need to quantify the unknowns. Here we go then, Capitals and all; The Repubs appear to be going North, not to the Arctic Circle but to Armageddon. The Tea party offshoot is going backwards even faster in the hope they will find something with which they can identify. Horse and carriage, quill pens and gold signet rings to seal their own pomposity as it is secreted onto parchment for evermore; a debating tool but totally useless as an instrument of government which has long since passed them by. The Democrats, heading South at a rate of knots and with only Hilary as a means of salvation. As a life long Repub I see problems ahead, the East West conglomerate will take over if my friends are less than careful with their birthright. The East with their numerical strength and the balance of power financially will hold on to the unprotected areas of the American people and it will matter not one jot if the Peke. Owned by Rick wants to point his donger at the tree facing either North or South.
No William unless there are unknown solar flares then we are good but we seemed to have bogged down on the west east axis. I think maybe we will stop monitoring the pees because clearly through my research and Kings observation a canine really doesn't care which way it faces for the spray. Myth busted on that portion of the research. We will now concentrate solely on the smelly mass as he does seem to favor the more north south direction for that event. We plod ahead.................
Exactly right this dog study was junk science and me and you probably paid for it with our tax dollars and of course who cares. But based on our latest findings we are going to end the study Last nights poop was on a sw/ne axis, this morning we had the yard bomb laid at a precise east west axis. Still haven't found out why the canine circles the chosen spot before laying it down. Maybe on the basis of this study I can get a few hundred thousand from the government for additional research. But since only 37 breeds were deemed to adhere to this principle maybe the Pekingese wasn't one of them. They are quite independent thinkers if you've ever known one. Anyway we are going to say this myth is plausible but highly doubtful. Doubtful because the initial study states that the breeds "completely" avoided any other axis. Well completely is a big word that I don't think a dog can live up to.
My daughter is over with her dog and the grandbaby. The dog is a female American Staffordshire. Guess which way she faced when taking her morning dump?. WEST! MYTH BUSTED!
Study: Dogs Relieve Themselves In-Line With Earth’s Magnetic Field
ReplyDeleteWASHINGTON (CBS DC) – Dogs are quite particular about where they choose to relieve themselves — not only do they defecate in direction with the north-south axis, but they also are sensitive to slight changes in the Earth’s magnetic field.
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology finds that a wide range of canines preferred to “excrete with the body being aligned along the north-south axis” under “calm magnetic field conditions.” The nearly 37 breeds of dogs studied were found to completely avoid urination or defecation along an east-west direction.
The study is the first time that magnetic sensitivity was proven in dogs, although previous research has shown that many mammals “spontaneously align their body axis” with Earth’s magnetic field in a diverse range of behavioral contexts.
Examination of 70 dogs over two years – including 1,893 defecations and 5,582 urinations – revealed that dogs who were not leashed or influenced in movement were naturally inclined to relieve themselves in “axial orientation” with the earth’s magnetic field.
The study did not detail exactly why this phenomenon occurs: “It is still enigmatic why the dogs do align at all, whether they do it “consciously” (i.e., whether the magnetic field is sensorial perceived (the dogs “see”, “hear” or “smell” the compass direction or perceive it as a haptic stimulus) or whether its reception is controlled on the vegetative level (they “feel better/more comfortable or worse/less comfortable” in a certain direction).”
Although dogs are often influenced by their owner’s behavior to choose a spot of relief, the researchers note that the study was “truly blind,” and that observers were not biased in their choice of geomagnetic field variations.
The dogs were found to align themselves with the Earth’s magnetic field regardless of the time of day and other variations in weather.
The researchers note that the study may “open new horizons for biomagnetic research,” specifically, that the Earth’s magnetic field may have greater impact in behavioral response from organisms than considered before.
– Benjamin Fearnow
http://washington.cbslocal.com/2014/01/04/study-dogs-relieve-themselves-in-line-with-earths-magnetic-field/
When I first saw this, I wondered if dogs could be used for compasses, but then I realized they point either South or North. Oh well.
DeleteHell Mick there's hope he just peed on a somewhat wsw/ene axis. I'm gonna strap a compass to him next time to be more accurate
DeleteI dunno. My dog just tends to shit and piss wherever he wants (outside of course) and I don't think the direction he faces is really any concern. I will of course watch this one over the next few weeks as a science type project, but recent memory says no, he's not concerned with the direction he is facing when he let's it go. I do find the circling of the chosen spot interesting. I will see if he is looking for the axis as he circles.
ReplyDeleteWell this evening he stood nw/se to piss but when he shit he was in fact facing north. This research to continue.................. By the way he did circle the wagons before he crapped as usual.
ReplyDeleteThe researchers found that the dogs preferred to poop when their bodies were aligned in a north-south direction, as determined by the geomagnetic field. (True north, which is determined by the position of the poles, is slightly different from magnetic north.) [10 Things You Didn't Know About Dogs]
ReplyDeleteAnd while dogs of both sexes faced north or south while defecating, only females preferred to urinate in a north or south direction — males didn't show much preference while urinating (perhaps because males tend to lift their legs when urinating, the experts speculated, while females usually drop their hips in a position somewhat similar to defecation).
How do dogs know?
The dog researchers used 37 different breeds in their study, from beagles and borzois to Transylvanian hounds. All of the animals were observed off-leash in open fields and other areas, so buildings, trees and other objects in the landscape wouldn't force the dogs to face one way or another.
The researchers also noted that while most dogs preferred to poop while facing north or south, most dogs also avoided facing east or west. But why? The answer remains elusive, the scientists admitted.
"It is still enigmatic why the dogs do align at all, whether they do it 'consciously' (i.e., whether the magnetic field is sensorial[ly] perceived) … or whether its reception is controlled on the vegetative level (they 'feel better/more comfortable or worse/less comfortable' in a certain direction)," the study authors wrote.
The researchers also found that when the Earth's magnetic field was in a state of flux — it changes during solar flares, geomagnetic storms and other events — the dogs' north-south orientation was less predictable. Only when the magnetic field was calm did researchers reliably observe the north-south orientation.
Further research is needed to determine how and why dogs (and other animals) sense and use the planet's magnetic field. Their study, the authors wrote, also "forces biologists and physicians to seriously reconsider effects magnetic storms might pose on organisms."
See William all male dogs don't lift their leg to pee. Take for example the Pekingese, which happens to be what my little buddy and research assistant is. They have very short front legs and they are top heavy which is to say that they weigh way more in the front then the rear. That being said if my research partner were to lift to pee well he would topple right over. No this breed throws it's left leg to the side and pees on all fours. Not a squat like a female but a wide stance in back and yes for whatever his reasons it's always the left hind leg that he plants when urinating. he's a great and willing subject. He has to pee several times a day. We press on for more results......................
DeleteAnimal magnetism
ReplyDeleteThis latest set of findings, published last week in the journal Frontiers in Zoology, joins a long and growing list of research showing that animals — both wild and domesticated — can sense the Earth's geomagnetic field and coordinate their behavior with it.
A 2008 analysis of Google Earth satellite images revealed that herds of cattle worldwide tend to stand in the north-south direction of Earth's magnetic lines when grazing, regardless of wind direction or time of day. The same behavior was seen in two different species of deer.
Birds also use magnetic fields to migrate thousands of miles, some research suggests. A 2013 report found that pigeons are equipped with microscopic balls of iron in their inner ears, which may account for the animals' sensitivity to the geomagnetic field.
And here's where Max (and Martin Bashir) come in:
Humans, too, might possess a similar ability — a protein in the human retina may help people sense magnetic fields, though the research into this and many other related geomagnetic phenomena is preliminary and therefore remains inconclusive.
http://www.livescience.com/42317-dogs-poop-along-north-south-magnetic-lines.html
Well round two of the personal research, he did stand true north/south and took a piss.
ReplyDeleteut oh WM. He pissed on a wsw/ene axis this time. He seems to be drifting towards the east each time. Maybe he will eventually go full circle. Like the circling of the chosen spot. I am gonna start strapping a compass to him so we get more accurate readings then my pretty damn close assumptions. And William you are getting this all for free. I bet those guys who did the two year gig got quite a government grant to determine something that I am gonna prove false for free. You are of course welcome. Montgomery my more then willing assistant says Hi ya!
ReplyDeleteLook who showed up my very able assistant
ReplyDeleteI did not get a government grant but I did manage to research just a little as I went to the store yesterday. I watched dogs on leads (they have to be in certain areas here) as they perambulated along the sidewalk. Now as we all know, dogs have an affinity for car tires when they need to leak. Always they stand beside the tire and let her rip. Now my observations confirm that the mutts cared not whether the car faced N/S or E/W on the town grid. What was interesting was the reaction of the owners of said mutts. The ladies simply looked embarrassed or tried to give the impression the dog belonged to someone else. The blokes just settled and waited while fido watered the tire.
ReplyDeleteI now think William is pissing into the wind and this is a sure fire way of getting his own back.
Cheers
Since the original studies were completed in the northern hemisphere, as rick's ongoing anecdotal reports seem to be, your observations from down under add greatly to the dog pissing metadata analysis.
DeleteDon't forget to check daily scat laying activities. Wombat and koala poop to be separated and documented. Max has requested that all samples be Fedex'd to him for further study. Address to follow.
King your observations are disqualified unfortunately. The study suggests that the canine should be in an open field so as not to have an object to hike the leg against. That's why they used females more. BUT being as Montgomery is a Pekingese I have the perfect study dog because car tires be damned he pisses on all fours. Have you King ever wondered why a dog circles the chosen spot before laying down the mass. That fascinates me more then the direction he's facing. Is he searching for that north south axis? Is he checking for the enemy? I dunno......The quest continues................
DeleteRick
DeleteYou disregard my analysis at your peril. My research is as good as any and certainly better than any who drive on the wrong side of the road, eat grits ( whatever they are) and as I witnessed on a US navy ship one fine day eat ice cream at the same time and on the same plate as fried eggs (sunny side up). The scientific approach down under must take into consideration the movement, not only of liquid excrement from the dog, but the direction of travel when a liquid is released from captivity. Take for instance your morning bath. You finish in the tub and then pull the plug. In your arse about nation, being in the Northern Hemisphere, the water spirals through the drain in an anti clockwise direction whereas south of the equator the water spirals clockwise. Further details are found in the explanation of the Carioles effect I believe. Now we come to your Peke. Due to its Chinese heritage, the dog is no doubt inscrutable and will have been brainwashed to behave with a left leaning philosophical nature. Perhaps a visit with William could correct the lean but then you really would have problem. William I am sure would be so pleased with the conversion, Montgomery would be renamed and offered as Tea Party Candidate at the next Presidential election. Monty’s new political name, Why Samuel Adams of course
Cheers from Aussie
Now King don't get me wrong it's only the tires. Everything else about your data input is completely valid. As for Montgomery, well I think he is a centrist. Although he always plants his left rear paw for the urinary event, he only circles to the right after choosing carefully the spot to lay the mass. Wonder if William can come up with a study on why the canine circles the chosen spot before taking a crap.
DeleteWombats and Koalas, an interesting pairing. Now, here in Aussie we consider the habit of the wombat to be reprehensible. A study of his habits is that he only eats roots and leaves. I must at this point explain the word "Roots”, in our lingo; the word has a very close biological connotation and is the activity most practiced and dreamed about by teenage males, and old males who can still remember!.
ReplyDeleteThe Koala, One of the cutest furriest lill animals on the planet and found only in this country. They are trotted out to all visiting dignitaries (and American Presidents to make up the numbers.) George Bush was the recipient of one of their habits in that he got pissed on when given a Koala to hold. The Koala was praised by all and GW was tested for STI, we take our Koala health very seriously here.
Cheers
A review of old tape of the GWB-Koala incident would surely give clues and and to the valuable data base. A study of George leaning to the left or the right at point of contact would help the historical record also.
DeleteAnd here everyone thought this was a throw away topic with no biological, geographical or political consequence.
Anecdotal reports? William this is a real scientific study happening right before your very eyes. Todays poop was the myth buster. Due east my friend he was facing due east. I think he is going to go around in a circle before this study is finished.
DeleteDue East Rick? Are you sure your Pekingese hasn't mated with a Muslim Terrior?
DeleteDue east. But this morning he found the north south axis again. Seems he's drifting back the other way. We plod on.............
DeleteWell, since this got started and since TS had responded to me on a previous thread, this seems like a good place to post this quote "It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.”
ReplyDeleteI had made a point that conservatives seem to be fixated on gay sex more than anything else, as if gay people, and gay men in particular, do nothing but think about sticking things in each others asses. While I have to admit I agree that a vagina is infinitely more interesting than the poop chute, I don't ever find myself wondering why the gay doctors at work would rather get busy with a keister.
As for the animals, my cats both tend to line up facing northwest or southeast.
Thanks for the additional Data Max. The nw/se axis seems the preferred among animals.
ReplyDeleteThis pee was on a definite west east axis and as assumed he's gone full circle although he left about half of it out. But the crap was definitely on the north south axis. Maybe the crap is all that matters and as for peeing any direction will do.
ReplyDeleteWe trek on..........
Due west /east again tonight. It's been raining all day maybe it's thrown off the compass in him or maybe he is just in a hurry so has no time to really think about his orientation, not that he really seems to care.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you've factored in the recent spate of solar flare activity. That along with the dreaded polar vortex most certainly affected fido's delicate constitution. Refrigerator magnets can also throw off rover, so care should be taken during compass readings.
ReplyDeleteAll good and proper outliers. Onward with the research Rick.
William has quite rightly pushed this debate backwards. (Max appears to have a handle on that subject) So from afar I looked at the situation on "the hill"(note missing capital letters)
ReplyDeleteSo I see the north south and the east west divide. (Still no capitals). As with the study of algebra we need to quantify the unknowns. Here we go then, Capitals and all; The Repubs appear to be going North, not to the Arctic Circle but to Armageddon. The Tea party offshoot is going backwards even faster in the hope they will find something with which they can identify. Horse and carriage, quill pens and gold signet rings to seal their own pomposity as it is secreted onto parchment for evermore; a debating tool but totally useless as an instrument of government which has long since passed them by.
The Democrats, heading South at a rate of knots and with only Hilary as a means of salvation. As a life long Repub I see problems ahead, the East West conglomerate will take over if my friends are less than careful with their birthright. The East with their numerical strength and the balance of power financially will hold on to the unprotected areas of the American people and it will matter not one jot if the Peke. Owned by Rick wants to point his donger at the tree facing either North or South.
No William unless there are unknown solar flares then we are good but we seemed to have bogged down on the west east axis. I think maybe we will stop monitoring the pees because clearly through my research and Kings observation a canine really doesn't care which way it faces for the spray. Myth busted on that portion of the research. We will now concentrate solely on the smelly mass as he does seem to favor the more north south direction for that event. We plod ahead.................
ReplyDeleteSorta like climate change junk science, huh Rick. Cow plod ahead.
DeleteExactly right this dog study was junk science and me and you probably paid for it with our tax dollars and of course who cares. But based on our latest findings we are going to end the study Last nights poop was on a sw/ne axis, this morning we had the yard bomb laid at a precise east west axis. Still haven't found out why the canine circles the chosen spot before laying it down. Maybe on the basis of this study I can get a few hundred thousand from the government for additional research. But since only 37 breeds were deemed to adhere to this principle maybe the Pekingese wasn't one of them. They are quite independent thinkers if you've ever known one. Anyway we are going to say this myth is plausible but highly doubtful. Doubtful because the initial study states that the breeds "completely" avoided any other axis. Well completely is a big word that I don't think a dog can live up to.
DeleteMy daughter is over with her dog and the grandbaby. The dog is a female American Staffordshire. Guess which way she faced when taking her morning dump?. WEST! MYTH BUSTED!
ReplyDeleteHow about the grand baby? Just kidding!
Delete