In short, dogs can’t really be gay, simply because dogs don’t have a sexual orientation or consistent sexual preference the way some humans do.
Plenty of dogs engage in sexual behavior (or sex-like behavior) with members of the same sex.īut are these same-sex scenarios nothing more than hormones run wild, or do they actually represent homosexual behavior and imply that such dogs are gay? We attribute a lot of human qualities to our canine friends, causing people to wonder – can my dog be gay? Can Dogs Be Gay?ĭogs live unconstrained by internal (or external, for that matter) conflicts about their sexuality. Knowing why your pooch is doing this can help alleviate awkward situations, help you understand your dog better, and even be a conversation starter! We’ve all been there – you’re at the park, or having a dinner party, and your dog starts humping someone else’s pup or one of your guests’ legs.
