You're crying! Study shows dogs get teary-eyed when they reunite with owners

When dogs were reunited with their owners after five to seven hours of separation, they significantly increased tear production in the ensuing five minutes, researchers found. Photo: 123rf.com

Dog owners know the pure joy of returning home from a long trip to be greeted by their tail-wagging, uncontrollably jumping, face-licking companion.

But those ecstatic canines might be shedding more than just fur on your clothes – they might also be tearing up, according to a new study published Monday (Aug 22) in the journal Current Biology.