Paw Preference

Can CATs N DOGs be either Southpaw, Rightpaw or Ambidexterous?

According to two studies, the answer is YES!: “Just like humans are usually right- or left-handed, cats and dogs are typically right pawed or left pawed. … If your dog or cat is playing on its back and you put your hand just out of their reach, which paw do they reach for your hand with?” Read more HERE

Also, “science has confirmed what some dedicated owners have long suspected: yes, dogs do have a dominant or preferred paw preference. A study at Queen’s University Belfast found that female dogs tend to prefer their right paw, while male dogs prefer their left. … Some dogs are “ambidextrous” to begin with and exhibit no paw preference.” Read more HERE