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Serena asked in PetsDogs · 9 years ago

Can dogs purr like cats do?

Whenever I pet my border collie/flat coated retriever mix she makes a sort of snoring relaxed sound...definitely not growling or agressive, but sort of like what appears to be the dog equivalent of a purr?

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  • 9 years ago
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    Nope, that is not a purr.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    I don't know about purring like cats, but, mine snort like pigs. So, it is possible. :)

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