Why do dogs have to roll in the most smelly gunk they can find and then look proud of it ?

Camouflage, I believe.

So that they can approach their prey more closely.

They probably smell something “nice” we don’t. But I think it’s one of their most “endearing qualities”, makes them extra cute!

@MRSHINYSHOES It stops being cute after about five or six sessions of fighting a reluctant mutt in the bath for fifteen minutes, then having to clean the entire bathroom, then having to shower yourself and put all your clothes through the wash. ;)

Because dogs are gross and should all be put down.

Instinct, they are hiding their smell from would be prey, and would be predators

@pjanaway

Play nice

‘Cause she knows I think it’s cute. She’s six pounds, white and fluffy. C’mon.

@pjanaway: Wow. Avoiding you in the future.

@pjanaway :: I hate dogs too but you are crossing a line.

@johnpowell: I think I’ve finally found something that’s a deal breaker in my love for you.

;)

@asmonet :: I can learn to love your dogs. Wanna go make out in the siblings? See you over there..——->

Because dogs don’t know its smelly gunk.

@johnpowell: Love reignited. <4

@Zacky: Dogs have better noses than humans, unlikely.

@johnpowell – why do you answer dog questions if you hate them?

I have 3 dogs, 2 of them love to roll in anything stinky, thank goodness the 3rd one (an old akita) is much too dignified to engage in such activities. The other 2 are short haired and easy to wash so not too big a deal.

I think they do it because it smells good to them, they eat some pretty disgusting things as well.

I’m pretty sure that they do it because it smells like dead animal to them, and the “hunter” instinct in a dog tells them to roll in it to mask their own smell. Thus, they will be better at hunting prey.

My dog does it with things she kills but she’s an outdoor dog so it’s not a big deal.

@rooeytoo :: Why do you target me?

@pjanaway :: Said “Because dogs are gross and should all be put down.”

I said, “I hate dogs too but you are crossing a line.” In response to their quip.

And you go after me?

at heart, dogs are animals.

Wow @johnpowell, I meant nothing, I just thought it was funny you even entered into a question about dogs if you hate them. It was a joke, so sorry if you found it offensive.

Thats what makes them loveable! We Love them no matter what.

It’s a survival instinct to mask their scent.

I agree with the others and it’s to hide their own scent. It is hilarious to see them working so hard at it too…sometimes even on a bug. LOL

I love my dog, but to those who think it’s cute and lovable to have dead stink smell on your dog, then transferred to whatever he touches, you guys are just nuts. Nothing cute about it. As @richardhenry said it’s a pain to clean them, your bathroom, then yourself. At this point, I’m not calling my dog “sweetie”. I’m probably muttering mean things under my breath.
@pjanaway You won’t be meeting my dog!