By Sakshi Sah
Published Jul 03, 2025

Hindustan Times

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Myths about dogs we need to stop believing

Not everything we hear about dogs is true. Let’s bust some common myths.

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Myth 1: Dogs can only see in black and white.

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Dogs can see some colours. They don’t see the full range like humans, but their vision isn’t just black and white.

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Myth 2: My dog looks guilty when they’ve done something wrong.

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That "guilty" face? It’s not really guilt. Dogs react to your tone and body language, not guilt over what they did.

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Myth 3: Eating grass means my dog is sick.

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Dogs eat grass for many reasons, and it doesn’t always mean they feel unwell.

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Myth 4: Dogs age seven years for every human year.

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It’s not that simple. A dog’s age depends on their size and breed. They grow at different rates.

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