Dogs may be able to connect clues in a person’s voice and face, with some evidence suggesting experience around children could sharpen that ability. (Envato Elements pic)PETALING JAYA: You may think you know your dog pretty well. But while that familiar face might be easy to read when dinner is late or a walk is overdue, scientists are still discovering just how dogs perceive the humans and objects around them.

Recent studies suggest our canine companions may be capable of connecting a person's voice with their age, associating particular sounds with visual shapes, and even developing a taste for an unusual new source of protein.

Here are three intriguing recent discoveries about man's best friend.