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Another reason why we may know why dogs protect babies is because of a different aspect of neurological programming. Studies have shown that humans react to the 'schema' of babies and dogs. This means that 'cuteness' seems to appeal to our instincts, it is one of the reasons for attesting to our love for puppies and kittens, even though they are not of the human species. We naturally feel protective and affectionate towards them. Although it is difficult to determine, it is possible that dogs respond in a similar way to humans.