When you think of the perfect animal companion, you might think of a dog. Or maybe you like cats. But what about cows?​

Some people say that cows are the new puppies. It might surprise you to know that they are as smart and loveable as dogs. They have good vision, smell, and hearing. They also have good memories. ​

Cows like to be with humans. But they don’t adapt to humans in the way that dogs do. Instead, they encourage people to adapt to them. ​​

This difference might make them even better pets than dogs. Cows like slow movements. They don’t like anxiety. They force you to slow down and connect to the world around you.​

In this way, cows can help your emotional well-being. They like brushing and belly rubs. Like a dog, a cat, or a horse, a cow can be a soothing friend. ​​

Cows show affection by licking. When they want to invite you to interact with them, they put their head down and waggle it back and forth. Like a dog’s wagging tail, a cow’s head movements show you their feelings.​

To bond with a cow, you need to relax. You need to approach them carefully. Cows are sensitive creatures. They encourage you to be sensitive too.​

People say that domesticated animals can provide three things. They can give us food. They can give us fiber, like leather and wool. Finally, they can give us friendship.​

Cows have given us food and fiber for many years. Now it is time to recognize that they can give us friendship too.