{"id":1573,"date":"2022-07-05T14:20:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T18:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2022-07-05T14:20:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T18:20:37","slug":"do-dogs-really-have-more-sensitive-noses-than-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/do-dogs-really-have-more-sensitive-noses-than-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Dogs Really Have More Sensitive Noses Than Cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There\u2019s a reason your dog pauses every 10 feet during your walk to sniff something invisible: his dog sense of smell<\/a> is staggeringly sensitive, and it helps him understand the world around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, your feline uses her cat sense of smell to distinguish between people and other pets in your household. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Our pets use their sense of smell the way we use our sense of sight, and our team<\/a> at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates<\/a> is here to help you understand your pet\u2019s highly-attuned sense of smell. As for which pet wins the battle of the noses, read on to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Science Behind Dog Sense of Smell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many factors that contribute to this canine superpower<\/a>. Your pooch\u2019s cute little proboscis is always wet because that moisture serves a purpose: it traps scent particles. Another adaptation dogs have is that each nostril can detect odors independently of the other, giving dogs a directional advantage. And while the noses of humans and dogs both contain olfactory receptors, your dog\u2019s nose has a whopping 300 million, but our noses have just 5 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dog Breeds with the Best Sniffers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While all dogs have a far better sense of smell than we do, certain breeds, like hunting dogs and breeds used by law enforcement<\/a>, tend to have a genetic advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the top breeds with the best sense of smell:<\/p>\n\n\n\n