Do DOG's Purr?

shandoggy1 · 01-25-2006, 02:25 PM

Okay, this is a CRAZY question

but I have to ask it because I think my dog makes a similar noise to a cats purr

. I posted a thread about 2 weeks ago because I thought My 7 month old ACD growled at me when I was on the floor with him giving him belly rubs and kisses on the head

But it turns out for all that responded to my thread "he growled at me"! That he is making a noise but not a growl when he is happy and excited. This dog also greets me with smiles when I leave and come back from being out. ACD's are such clowns and very acrobatic and are very affectionate to there people. I'm glad it wasn't a growl because his temperament is wonderful and I wouldn't expect that of him. Does anyone else's dog or dogs make funny noise's that may sound similar to that of a purr?

Want a Doberman · 01-25-2006, 02:27 PM

my dog kinda does something weird and similar...When it's tired, or just got settled down, and you pet it, it makes a deep kind of sighing type noise..like mmmmmm....but real deep, adn then if you make the same noise, it'll do it again, and you can keep goin back and forthe for a while.lol

Crossfire Bulldogs · 01-25-2006, 02:29 PM

My bullies "purr" often when their happy, one of our pups, Mickey used to even change pitch! LOL All you had to do was scratch his sides and move back and forth from his shoulders to his tail. We used to call him our little accordian boy.

shandoggy1 · 01-25-2006, 02:34 PM

LOL! Crossfire. Accordian boy, that is cute!

WantAdoberman, I didn't even think you had a dog as of yet

, what kind is he?

Spiritus · 01-25-2006, 03:36 PM

My dogs moan and groan when receiving attention... and yes, I can see how someone might mistake it for a growl at first, as it is quite low and gutteral. It's not a continuous as purring can be, but it's pretty dang close for a canine

Shadowkins · 01-25-2006, 04:49 PM

Yep! Shadow does a deep groaning when I come and give him some loving, it really is cute. It just sounds like pure contentment!

Pugdawg1 · 01-25-2006, 04:55 PM

My Winston will purr. When he's really relaxed, I'll ever so lightly just barely rub his chest, and also massage his jowls.. his eyelids drop, head hangs, and he purrs. LOL

Want a Doberman · 01-25-2006, 05:58 PM

it's my mom's dog..mini dachsaund

britishbandit · 01-25-2006, 08:34 PM

Yes, my Rottis make a similar sound when they have their bellies rubbed.

reggies mom · 01-26-2006, 05:52 AM

My Boston, Winston, purrs whenever he is being petted. He also grunts and passes gas

Crossfire Bulldogs · 01-26-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reggies mom

My Boston, Winston, purrs whenever he is being petted. He also grunts and passes gas

Sounds like my house! lol

01-25-2006, 02:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
shandoggy1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,209 Rep Power: 93	Do DOG's Purr? Okay, this is a CRAZY question but I have to ask it because I think my dog makes a similar noise to a cats purr . I posted a thread about 2 weeks ago because I thought My 7 month old ACD growled at me when I was on the floor with him giving him belly rubs and kisses on the head But it turns out for all that responded to my thread "he growled at me"! That he is making a noise but not a growl when he is happy and excited. This dog also greets me with smiles when I leave and come back from being out. ACD's are such clowns and very acrobatic and are very affectionate to there people. I'm glad it wasn't a growl because his temperament is wonderful and I wouldn't expect that of him. Does anyone else's dog or dogs make funny noise's that may sound similar to that of a purr?
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01-25-2006, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 281	My bullies "purr" often when their happy, one of our pups, Mickey used to even change pitch! LOL All you had to do was scratch his sides and move back and forth from his shoulders to his tail. We used to call him our little accordian boy.
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01-25-2006, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
shandoggy1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,209 Rep Power: 93	LOL! Crossfire. Accordian boy, that is cute! WantAdoberman, I didn't even think you had a dog as of yet , what kind is he?
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01-25-2006, 03:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spiritus Trust the Force... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 513 Rep Power: 76	My dogs moan and groan when receiving attention... and yes, I can see how someone might mistake it for a growl at first, as it is quite low and gutteral. It's not a continuous as purring can be, but it's pretty dang close for a canine
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01-25-2006, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shadowkins Shadowkins Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 2,726 Rep Power: 125	Yep! Shadow does a deep groaning when I come and give him some loving, it really is cute. It just sounds like pure contentment!
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01-25-2006, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Want a Doberman Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	my dog kinda does something weird and similar...When it's tired, or just got settled down, and you pet it, it makes a deep kind of sighing type noise..like mmmmmm....but real deep, adn then if you make the same noise, it'll do it again, and you can keep goin back and forthe for a while.lol

01-25-2006, 04:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 131	My Winston will purr. When he's really relaxed, I'll ever so lightly just barely rub his chest, and also massage his jowls.. his eyelids drop, head hangs, and he purrs. LOL
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01-25-2006, 05:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Want a Doberman Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	it's my mom's dog..mini dachsaund

01-25-2006, 08:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
britishbandit Rottweiler Mum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 3,924 Rep Power: 163	Yes, my Rottis make a similar sound when they have their bellies rubbed.

01-26-2006, 05:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
reggies mom reggies mom Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 188 Rep Power: 51	My Boston, Winston, purrs whenever he is being petted. He also grunts and passes gas

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