Are Dogs Able to See in the Dark?

Aside from having a generally strong sense of smell, dogs are definitely able to see in the dar, and they can do so quite well. A dog's night vision ability is much better than that of humans, thanks to larger pupils in dogs' eyes. A large pupil makes it possible for dogs' eyes to let more light in. Multiple research studies show that the retinas in dogs' eyes are more sensitive too. These retinas allow dogs' eyes to make faster adjustments to low light intensities. The most important reason why dogs can see pretty well in the dark is due to the tapetum lucidum, which is a mirror-like tissue structure (a retroreflector) at the back of the dog's eye (specifically found behind the retina) that reflects light. The tapetum lucidum is instrumental to the superior night vision of dogs and other animals (including nocturnal animals, carnivores, and even deep-sea creatures). 

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