Loading video... VIDEO: Title: Shorter headed dogs, visually cooperative breeds, younger and playful dogs form eye contact faster with an unfamiliar human Authors: Zsófia Bognár, Dóra Szabó, Alexandra Deés, Enik? Kubinyi DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88702-w Journal: Scientific Reports... view more Credit: Video: Zsofia Bognar Eye contact plays a fundamental role in human communication and relationships. When we look into each other's eyes, we show that we are paying attention to each other. However, we do not only look at each other but also at our four-legged companions. According to new research by Hungarian ethologists, at least four independent traits affect dogs' ability to establish eye contact with humans. Short-headed, cooperative, young, and playful dogs are the most likely to look into the human eye.