Dogs we with us before the concept of culture, possibly before what we know as language.  Cats joined us with the birth of agriculture.  Pigs and cows have never been partners in the way that dogs and cats have.<p>&quot;New research shows babies have a handle on the meaning of different dog barks – despite little or no previous exposure to dogs.&quot;<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.byu.edu&#x2F;news&#x2F;babies-understand-dog-speak-byu-study-finds" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.byu.edu&#x2F;news&#x2F;babies-understand-dog-speak-byu-st...</a><p>I&#x27;ve seen this effect demonstrated amongst people on opposite sides of the planet, with totally different languages and cultures.  We can all understand the mood and intent of a dog&#x27;s bark.  You don&#x27;t even need to be a dog person.