Should dogs be allowed to lick babies' faces?

Dogs should not be allowed to lick the faces of babies. I am a germaphobe and even after getting my hand licked by my granddoggie, I immediately wash my hands.

Well, a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth. They did an experiment on that science show, Mythbusters. Of course, humans aren’t licking the faces of other humans, but they do kiss. I prefer only the dogs I know lick my hand or my arm. I know it is a friendly and/or comforting gesture, and add to that I just love dogs. I wouldn’t care if a dog licked my child, just not on the mouth. I give my dog Greenies…they do a stellar job of cleaning a dog’s mouth.

It makes me cringe each time I see someone letting a dog lick their face. I don't like it at all. Jensen is a cute dog.

I love it, its just a pack thing to show appreciation. Dogs actually have enzymes that make their tongues rather clean. I looked it up to make sure. AI said this. "Dogs have enzymes in their saliva that help break down bacteria, which contributes to their ability to keep their mouths relatively clean compared to other animal, it is true, there is different bacteria that harmful to a human and not a dog. So you have to be careful there. They can lick babies faces, just not on the mouth and you can clean it since their immune system is compromised at that age. I never had a problem from a dog giving to many kisses and sometime you know let it clean the wound since it is true their saliva kills a lot of harmful germs and bacteria, but that is more of a enter at your own risk and maybe desperate scenario. I just always felt they knew what to do when I had a wound as a youngster and still here, so guess it worked.

Not keen on dogs licking me, but the cats get away with it!

I don't think it's a good hygiene, dogs shouldnt be allowed to lick you because dog have bacteria in their mouths, they can cause diseases in humans like clostridium. I don't allow my kids play with our dog or allow Benny lick them, it really harmful.

I am with you and I do not like dogs licking me anywhere, and certainly not faces of anyone, especially babies.

Until I got Roscoe I never had dogs that licked, I try to understand that it's a canine way to show affection but it is irritating.

I think that dogs should not be allowed to lick babies faces and I do not like that they lick my face either. I am fine with my hands, that I rush to wash immediately after they did. I know there is the myth that dogs mouth is cleaner than humans mouth, but it's just a myth, the kind of bacteria are different. The bacteria in a dog's mouth can pose health risks to humans.

I do not like dogs licking my face as well.

I absolutely do not think dogs should lick anyone's face. Yuck.

I don't let dogs lick my face; and if they lick my hands, I get an antibacterial wipe and clean my hands after.

i've only had cats as pets but i also washed the spot where they licked me.

An expert will advise, not to allow the dog to lick the baby’s face due to pathogenic microorganisms and weaker immune system.

I don't think so, too many germs. They shouldn't be licking adult faces either really.

I always ”give a wide berth to dogs”,not to speak of letting them lick my face.

No, dogs should not lick babies faces or anybody's face. I think it is unsanitary.

Not a fan of doggy slober,

In developed countries there are strict protocols about upkeep of pets. But in many countries, nothing like that exists and even rabies are not uncommon. So better to play it safe and maintain a safe distance.

Pets are dirty soa big no. I dont do pets.