Any pet parent who has ever held a saliva-coated tennis ball retrieved by their canine companion during a game of fetch may struggle to understand the need for a pet holiday that celebrates dog drool. But, then again, who can resist slobbery kisses from our barking buddies? Commemorating the fact that dogs who drool also rule, National Slobber Appreciation Day was created!
When is National Slobber Appreciation Day?
Since 2012 dog lovers have observed November 16 as a day dedicated to dog drool. The pet holiday was launched by Jennifer Costello of MyBrownNewfies.com in honor of the Newfoundland dog and the breed’s propensity to slobber, and has grown to show support for all dogs who tend to drool.
Why Do Dogs Drool?
Some breeds are simply more prone to excess saliva due to the formation of their mouths, with loose lips and drooping jowls leading to pools of spittle.
You are most likely to be drenched in dog drool if you are a pet parent to a:
- Basset Hound
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Bloodhound
- Boxer
- Bullmastiff
- Dogue de Bordeaux
- English Bulldog
- Great Dane
- Neapolitan Mastiff
- Newfoundland
- Saint Bernard
Even dog breeds that do not excessively slobber salivate sometimes, like when they are anxiously waiting for their favorite food or treat.
However, drool can also signify a problem, such as heat stroke, dental disease, nausea, fear, allergies, abdominal issues, or poisoning.
Dogs Who Don’t Drool
While all dogs slobber to a certain extent, if you are looking to adopt a dog who rarely waters at the mouth, here are ten breeds whose drool is seldom an issue:
- Bichon Frise
- Border Collie
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Dachshund
- Doberman
- Borzoi
- Chihuahua
- Papillon
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Pomeranian
- Samoyed
How To Celebrate
The founder of the pet holiday suggests that pet parents mark the day on social media by sharing fun photos of their dogs with messy muzzles, offering tips to other dog devotees for dealing with dog drool, and donating to a shelter or rescue.