Why we judge dogs based on what they look like (and why that's OK)

Forget Shark Week, it’s Bark Week on Mashable. Join us as we celebrate all the good dogs, which we humans do not deserve.

You know that feeling — you've rounded a street corner only to spot a tubby little puppy struggling against its owner's leash, headed straight in your direction. Any self-identified Dog Person might feel the overwhelming need to scoop it up and hold it close. 

If you adhere to basic social norms, you already know this isn't an acceptable way to approach a stranger's pet. But why do we get that doting feeling in the first place? And what are we looking for when we're judging a pup on its appearance? Read more...

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