dog facts

[`Puppies love games such as hide and seek! Hide and call their name so they can try to find you.`,
`Some dogs can learn more than 1,000 words.`,
`Big, happy “helicopter” tail wagging is one sign of a really nice dog.`,
`Upright, stiff, rapid tail movement is not wagging or “friendly” but indicates a dog who’s rather excited and focused.`,
`Puppies grow to half their body weight in the first four to five months!`,
`Puppies then take a year or more to gain the other half of their body weight.`,
`Puppies can sleep 18 to 20 hours a day during that rapid body growth phase.`,
`Dogs sometimes appear to smile — much like humans — with open mouth grinning. This may indicate a relaxed, submissive state.`,
`Tired puppies get cranky just like little kids. If you have a fussy puppy, try nap time.`,
`The fastest breed, the Greyhound, can run up to 46 miles per hour.`,
`Perky-eared dogs hear sounds better than floppy-eared dogs.`,
`There are about 400 million dogs in the world.`,
`The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed, according to the American Kennel Club.`,
`Dogs have dreams.`,
`The average dog lives 10 to 14 years.`,
`In general, smaller breeds live longer than larger breeds.`,
`The world’s oldest breed, the Saluki, originated in Egypt around 329 B.C.`,
`According to a study shared by Cornell University, dogs were domesticated between 9,000 and 34,000 years ago.`,
`Thomas Jefferson helped enact a dog tax in Virginia because he was annoyed that dogs were killing his sheep.`,
`Stroking dogs and gazing into their eyes releases the “feel good” hormone oxytocin for both people and dogs.`,
`Dogs are omnivores — they eat meat, grains, and vegetables.`,
`The heaviest breed, the Mastiff, weighs about 200 pounds.`,
`More than half of all U.S. presidents have owned dogs.`,
`President Calvin Coolidge owned at least a dozen dogs.`,
`Just like human fingerprints, no two dogs’ nose prints are alike.`,
`At about six inches, the Chihuahua is the shortest breed.`,
`Irish Wolfhounds, the tallest breed, are 30 to 35 inches tall.`,
`A Russian dog named Laika was the first animal in space, traveling around Earth in 1957.`,
`Dogs who bark the most: Beagles, Chihuahuas, Miniature Schnauzers, Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians, and West Highland White Terriers.`,
`Puppies have 28 teeth, and adult dogs have 42.`,
`The best age to bring a puppy home is 6 to 12 to 14 weeks.`,
`Dogs can see best at dawn and dusk.`,
`Dogs aren’t colorblind but their eyes don’t have receptors for red. They see in shades of black and white and also in shades of blue and yellow.`,
`New puppies have heat sensors in their noses to help find their moms while their eyes and ears are closed.`,
`A dog’s sense of smell is reduced by up to 40 percent when he’s overheated and panting.`,
`Dogs have 1,700 taste buds, compared to humans’ 9,000.`,
`Bichons, Portuguese Water Dogs, Kerry Blue Terriers, Maltese, and Poodles are among some of the best choices for people with allergies since they shed less than other breeds.`,
`About 69 million households in the U.S. have a dog.`,
`The average number of puppies in a litter is about five.`,
`There are nearly 3,500 brick and mortar animal shelters in the U.S.`,
`Service dogs are recognized in the U.S. as “necessary medical equipment.”`,
`Therapy dogs, who bring healing to individuals and families by visiting hospitals, schools, or retirement homes, differ from service dogs who assist individuals who have disabilities.`,
`The Newfoundland has a water-resistant coat and webbed feet.`,
`As Disney’s Cruella De Vil was aware, Dalmatian puppies are born pure white and develop spots as they grow older.`,
`Dogs sweat through the pads of their feet.`,
`Dogs have three eyelids, including one to keep their eyes moist and protected.`,
`Chow Chows are born with pink tongues, which turn blue-black at eight to 10 weeks.`,
`Dogs are pack animals — they don’t enjoy being alone.`,
`In ancient China, people kept warm by putting dogs up their sleeves.`,
`Dogs who have been spayed or neutered live longer than intact dogs.`,
`A bloodhound named Tigger holds the record for the longest ears, each measuring more than 13 inches.`,
`Bingo is the name of the dog on the box of Cracker Jacks.`,
`In 1969, Lassie was the first animal inducted into the Animal Hall of Fame.`,
`The Alaskan Malamute can withstand temperatures as low as 70 degrees below zero.`,
`Petting a dog can lower your blood pressure.`,
`Stray dogs in Moscow have learned to ride the subway to find food.`,
`Over half of dog owners include their dogs in annual holiday photos.`,
`Although it was once illegal to keep dogs as pets in Iceland’s capital city, the laws have been relaxed.`,
`President Lyndon Johnson’s Beagles were named Him and Her.`,
`One unspayed female dog, her mate and their puppies can produce 67,000 puppies in six years.`,
`The Basenji is the only barkless dog.`,
`Dogs are direct descendants of wolves.`,
`Puppies are blind, deaf, and toothless when born.`,
`Dogs curl up to keep themselves warm and protect vital organs.`,
`A dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 times stronger than a human’s.`,
`The Norwegian Lundehund is the only dog with six toes on each foot.`,
`Dogs can get jealous when their humans display affection toward someone or something else.`,
`Dogs can be trained to detect cancer and other diseases in humans.`,
`A dog’s whiskers are used as sensing devices.`,
`Three of the 12 dogs on the Titanic survived.`,
`There are about 10,000 dogs everyday in Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle.`,
`The U.S. has the highest dog population per capita in the world.`,
`Rin Tin Tin was the first Hollywood dog star.`,
`A dog’s average body temperature is between 101 to 102.5 degrees.`,
`Many foot disorders in dogs are caused by long toenails.`,
`The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts both offer merit badges in dog care.`,
`The Bracco Italiano is the newest dog breed to be recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2022.`,
`Paul McCartney of the Beatles recorded a high-pitched whistle at the end of “A Day in the Life” for his dog.`,
`Bella, Luna, Lucy, Milo, and Max are among the most popular dog names.`,
`Spiked dog collars were used to protect dogs’ throats from wolf attacks in ancient Greece.`,
`Walt Disney’s family dog — named Sunnee — was the inspiration behind.`,]