Why don't dogs always land on their paws?

Question

Darkness no! My 7 year old just asked me.

Answer 1

I guess you have had witnessed the failures?

Answer 2

Interesting answer from chewy     :  )

Answer 3

they don't have any perception of anything above their head (or below if they're upside down). because of this they don't know they are falling or that they are about to hit the floor.

Another reason is that their spine doesn't have the flexibility of a cat's so they can't twist around to land on their paws as easily.

there are probably loads more reasons but i hope i've answered your question.

Answer 4

There not a nimble as cats who twist when they fall so landing on their paws

Answer 5

Em...maybe its because they are a lot hevier than cats!

Amanda-Lee