Yucky but you’re not alone in thinking that. My husband thinks the dogs’ feet smell like tacos and is always pestering others to smell them and confirm this. To me, their feet smell like dirty hair and the smell of fingernail filings. Ick.
If you do a Google search for the topic, they charge everything from yeast, to dead skin, to the keratin in the nails, and that’s just the first few options….
Yes! They do! Fritos, popcorn or nacho-feet. My little dog has this distinct odor and it’s endearing. My big dog has a less intense fragrance but his ears do smell like beer sometimes.
I have always thought popcorn. And you know when they are not well, the odor changes. I like the way they smell and she always seems to be sticking them in my face on the bed or sofa or floor!
My basset hound’s paws had the nicest smell. The pads were big and warm. I would lay on the floor next to her while she napped (which was often) and laid her paw on my forehead. It was soothing.