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I saw this on YouTube, and the comments were saying that the serval kept blinking to indicate that it wasn't a threat to the dog

g0ldie posted...

I saw this on YouTube, and the comments were saying that the serval kept blinking to indicate that it wasn't a threat to the dog

Dog probably just freaked out there's a massive cat in his home

don't let your dogs behave this way, learn to discipline your dogs that become vicious wtf

pick4six posted...

don't let your dogs behave this way, learn to discipline your dogs that become vicious wtf

This. What a garbage human

g0ldie posted...

I saw this on YouTube, and the comments were saying that the serval kept blinking to indicate that it wasn't a threat to the dog

Do dogs do that, though? I'm thinking it didn't get the message since it doesn't know cat mannerisms. Regardless, the owner should have intervened.

That serval is way too chill. My savannah has sent my gfs golden retriever running with her tail tucked between her legs just by smacking it with his claws not even out.

Dogs were a mistake.

That's probably the only cat I'd consider for a pet.
On topic, I don't know much about animal mannerisms, but I was thinking the same thing about it blinking.

how is this animal so chill

aren't servals literally wild animals lol

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ElleRagu posted...

how is this animal so chill

aren't servals literally wild animals lol

I dont know if it's natural to the species or something to do with being pets, bit every petServal I've ever seen on YouTube is pretty chill

How dare that dog mess with the coffee maker.

Zikten posted...

I dont know if it's natural to the species or something to do with being pets, bit every petServal I've ever seen on YouTube is pretty chill

Its natural. The personality is a huge reason savannah cats (serval x domestic breed cats) took of so much in spite of being such a new breed.

What other cats love walks and fetch and act like a dog?

g0ldie posted...

I saw this on YouTube, and the comments were saying that the serval kept blinking to indicate that it wasn't a threat to the dog

Definitely. As a cat owner I appreciate what an amazing creature that is!!

• blinking = smiling for cats. It's the most non-aggressive / "hey I'm a friend" thing they do
• tail down to indicate no territorial claim
• no flapping tail around to warn of attack
• sitting to show zero aggression or incoming jump
• not responding to aggression even INCHES away from face
• meowing consistent with passive behavior -- no angry meows or hissing

That dog is an insecure piece of s*** and probably a lot like its owner.

So much respect for that serval right now!!

also:

• not forcing direct eye contact. Cats consider direct sustained eye contact aggressive.
• looking away to defuse the aggression
• eventually walking away non-confrontationally

serval is just a huge W.

pick4six posted...

don't let your dogs behave this way, learn to discipline your dogs that become vicious wtf

My first thought whenever seeing a dog acting like this. That's the biggest little dog I've seen. It has the personality of a chiwawa. And chiwawas are usually owned by people who don't know how to discipline animals or think it's cute/funny that it's angry because it's small. I'm not gonna lie, I think with the small ones it's kind of funny too from afar. But if it's my dog there would be nothing funny about looking like someone who can't raise a dog and has no established respect.

pick4six posted...

don't let your dogs behave this way, learn to discipline your dogs that become vicious wtf

Modern "pet parents" who film their animals for attention and profit don't believe in discipline at all.

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Regular house cats have smacked my pit mix and put him in his place lol. He just looks all disappointed he can't sniff them and lays down while trying to sneak peaks put the side of his eye. I always took the cats side, since it was there house. A stray cat outside did it to him too lol. It's cute but sad watching him walk away with his head down all disappointed.

GiftedACIII posted...

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Thought it would be an interesting experiment to play this video for my cat (mackerel tabby with Maine coon lineage).

Weird but he instantly starts purring whenever the serval meows. lol.

Not sure what the serval was saying but clearly it was some nice s***.

Master_Bass posted...

Do dogs do that, though? I'm thinking it didn't get the message since it doesn't know cat mannerisms. Regardless, the owner should have intervened.

yea, I don't think the dog understands, unfortunately.

iirc, dogs show they're not a threat by rolling on their backs so there was a miscommunication between them

Translated:

The dog, who is always intimidated by a suspicious person, is gradually becoming more open and docile toward the serval, who for some reason is polite and shows no hostility toward the dog.

send this serval in to negotiate peace in the Middle East.

shironinja posted...

Definitely. As a cat owner I appreciate what an amazing creature that is!!

* blinking = smiling for cats. It's the most non-aggressive / "hey I'm a friend" thing they do
* tail down to indicate no territorial claim
* no flapping tail around to warn of attack
* sitting to show zero aggression or incoming jump
* not responding to aggression even INCHES away from face
* meowing consistent with passive behavior -- no angry meows or hissing
That dog is an insecure piece of s*** and probably a lot like its owner.

So much respect for that serval right now!!

Quality post right her >^_^<

Both cats and dogs use their eyes to communicate. The dog kept staring, so the serval was trying to diffuse the situation.

It's a very good technique when trying to make friends with stray and feral cats outdoors. Do the right eye movements with your eyes and they'll instantly become relaxed.