Strange goings on - is this normal?

[jonesmc]

This morning Jaffa suddently started grooming his big sister Wilma. Not biting but properly grooming all round Wilma's neck Wilma just stood there looking at Jaffa as if too say 'what the hell are you doing, you eejit i'm perfectly clean thank you very much

Is this normal?

[Nettie]

Angus is the chief groomer here, Rio and Bertie have never had such clean ears and teeth (yes, teeth, Angus gives Bertie's a good clean every day) since Angus came to live here.

[Milothemonster]

I've heard of a few explanations.

I have heard its a sign of affection.... but then have also heard its a sign of dominance by a top dog on a subservient one... and Skye does this with Herbie licking his ears and he doesnt dare budge for fear she will tell him off. ;D

But I have also heard its a sign of a subservient dog showing respect to a more dominant dog...... so er take your pick from all them eh! ;D ;D

At the very least it shows they have bonded.

[jonesmc]

Thanks guys. I'd never heard of it before.

Wilma may be half Jaffa's size but she's definitely the top dog as she's a bossy cow sometimes ;D Jaffa is so patient, he's happy for her to be first altough he has started budging in for fuss time in the morning when I come downstairs