Dogs and Creation
by Owen Borville
August 20, 2019
Biology
Dogs have unique characteristics that define them and give evidence for design by an Intelligent Designer. Domesticated dogs are known for their loyal, intelligent, and loving behavior. A member of the canine group, dogs are also closely related to the wolf and are a domesticated version of the canine group. Throughout human history dogs have helped humans in many ways, particularly in shepherding, hunting, protection, law enforcement, companionship, and in assistance for the disabled along with therapeutic roles.
These four-legged furry mammals feature a tail that is commonly moved to show emotion and are known to have a strong sense of smell along with vision. Dogs range in size among the 700 varieties from the little Chihuahua to the Great Dane while having an average life span of 10 to 15 years. Selective breeding has enabled the production of the many varieties of dogs of different sizes, shapes, hair texture, etc. When an interesting or useful genetic trait is identified in a dog, the owners would breed from that dog in the hope of the trait being passed on. Over many rounds of such breeding attempts, especially where two dogs with the same trait are bred with each other, traits became fixed. Therefore, all of the dog varieties that we have today could have came from a single dog pair or wolf pair that came off of Noah's Ark.
Dog Intelligence and Emotions
Dogs have been shown to be as smart as the average two year old human child and can learn up to 250 words and gestures. Dogs are also known to be able to count to five and perform simple math. Dogs are known to detect human emotions such as happiness, sadness, and anger. Dogs also feel jealousy, particularly when around other dogs or animals. Dogs have also been known to detect human lying. Dogs have been known to detect when a person is about to have a seizure by detecting a certain scent. Dogs have also been known to sense when a strong storm is about to occur by sensing changes in barometric pressure when a storm is about to occur.
Dog Smelling Ability
Scientists say that dogs have smelling ability of 10,000 times better than humans, and up to 100,000 times better than humans. One scientist said that a dog could detect a teaspoon of sugar in a million gallons of water. Dogs have a strong sense of smell, much stronger than humans, as dogs have 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses compared to only six million for humans. The portion of the dog's brain dedicated to smell is much larger than that of humans (40 times greater) and therefore dogs can do much more with their noses and sense of smell than that of humans. One of the most common behaviors in dogs is smelling, and this ability is arguably their strongest ability. Other mammals also have a very strong sense of smell, such as the bear.
Dogs Can Smell Cancer
Dogs have been known to be able to detect cancer in a human simply by using their incredibly strong sense of smell, as one study showed that dogs detected prostate cancer in human patients 90 percent correctly. Dogs have been known to be able to sniff many other types of cancer in humans, such as colon and skin cancer. This ability is a strong testament to design in living things by an Intelligent Designer and not millions of years of random chance evolution.
Dogs and the Magnetic Field
Dogs also are known to align with the Earth's magnetic field when going to the bathroom, particularly along the north-south axis. This observation shows that dogs can sense direction by using the magnetic field. This ability also would explain how dogs are able to find their way and back home. Dogs are not the only animal that uses the Earth's magnetic field to their advantage, but the existence of this feature is strong evidence of design in living things and not random chance evolution.
Dogs and Human Relationship
Dogs are known to be a stress reliever to humans, whether at home or in the workplace. Some companies have allowed employees to have dogs at work in order to relieve stress. Dogs have been known for their loyalty to their masters. One study showed that dogs avoid people who mistreat their masters. Most dogs love to be petted and prefer this form of affection, which shows a strong emotional connection between dogs and humans.
Classical Music Reduces Dog Stress
One study showed that dogs are calmed and relaxed by classical music more than other types of music, researchers have noted.
by Owen Borville
August 20, 2019
Biology
Dogs have unique characteristics that define them and give evidence for design by an Intelligent Designer. Domesticated dogs are known for their loyal, intelligent, and loving behavior. A member of the canine group, dogs are also closely related to the wolf and are a domesticated version of the canine group. Throughout human history dogs have helped humans in many ways, particularly in shepherding, hunting, protection, law enforcement, companionship, and in assistance for the disabled along with therapeutic roles.
These four-legged furry mammals feature a tail that is commonly moved to show emotion and are known to have a strong sense of smell along with vision. Dogs range in size among the 700 varieties from the little Chihuahua to the Great Dane while having an average life span of 10 to 15 years. Selective breeding has enabled the production of the many varieties of dogs of different sizes, shapes, hair texture, etc. When an interesting or useful genetic trait is identified in a dog, the owners would breed from that dog in the hope of the trait being passed on. Over many rounds of such breeding attempts, especially where two dogs with the same trait are bred with each other, traits became fixed. Therefore, all of the dog varieties that we have today could have came from a single dog pair or wolf pair that came off of Noah's Ark.
Dog Intelligence and Emotions
Dogs have been shown to be as smart as the average two year old human child and can learn up to 250 words and gestures. Dogs are also known to be able to count to five and perform simple math. Dogs are known to detect human emotions such as happiness, sadness, and anger. Dogs also feel jealousy, particularly when around other dogs or animals. Dogs have also been known to detect human lying. Dogs have been known to detect when a person is about to have a seizure by detecting a certain scent. Dogs have also been known to sense when a strong storm is about to occur by sensing changes in barometric pressure when a storm is about to occur.
Dog Smelling Ability
Scientists say that dogs have smelling ability of 10,000 times better than humans, and up to 100,000 times better than humans. One scientist said that a dog could detect a teaspoon of sugar in a million gallons of water. Dogs have a strong sense of smell, much stronger than humans, as dogs have 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses compared to only six million for humans. The portion of the dog's brain dedicated to smell is much larger than that of humans (40 times greater) and therefore dogs can do much more with their noses and sense of smell than that of humans. One of the most common behaviors in dogs is smelling, and this ability is arguably their strongest ability. Other mammals also have a very strong sense of smell, such as the bear.
Dogs Can Smell Cancer
Dogs have been known to be able to detect cancer in a human simply by using their incredibly strong sense of smell, as one study showed that dogs detected prostate cancer in human patients 90 percent correctly. Dogs have been known to be able to sniff many other types of cancer in humans, such as colon and skin cancer. This ability is a strong testament to design in living things by an Intelligent Designer and not millions of years of random chance evolution.
Dogs and the Magnetic Field
Dogs also are known to align with the Earth's magnetic field when going to the bathroom, particularly along the north-south axis. This observation shows that dogs can sense direction by using the magnetic field. This ability also would explain how dogs are able to find their way and back home. Dogs are not the only animal that uses the Earth's magnetic field to their advantage, but the existence of this feature is strong evidence of design in living things and not random chance evolution.
Dogs and Human Relationship
Dogs are known to be a stress reliever to humans, whether at home or in the workplace. Some companies have allowed employees to have dogs at work in order to relieve stress. Dogs have been known for their loyalty to their masters. One study showed that dogs avoid people who mistreat their masters. Most dogs love to be petted and prefer this form of affection, which shows a strong emotional connection between dogs and humans.
Classical Music Reduces Dog Stress
One study showed that dogs are calmed and relaxed by classical music more than other types of music, researchers have noted.
