Interesting Facts About Dogs

Domestic dogs have been around for thousands of years. Over the years their bond with humans has grown. Dogs are very loyal and good companions. They are very protective of their family and love attention and affection. Below you will find some interesting facts and trivia that I have compiled. Some you may be familiar with and some may surprise you. Read on to find out more about "Man's Best Friend."

Did you know ?

That Dalmatian puppies are born pure white and develop their spots as they grow older

A female dog is more likely to bite than a male dog

On April 25, 1938 the first guide dog was given to a blind person

You should never stare directly at a dog because they will take this as a challenge

Recently researchers have discovered that some dogs can smell the presence of autism in a child

A dog will yawn when they are happy and content

The only dog that has a jet black tongue is a Chow; all other dogs have pink tongues

A dog's hearing is so good that they actually rely more on sound than on sight

The Greyhound is the fastest dog and can reach speeds up to 44 miles per hour

The traditional poodle haircut was done to help improve their swimming abilities. The pom poms were left to keep their joints warm

It is a myth that dogs are colour blind. They can see in color but not as vivid as humans

The only sweat glands that a dog has are between their paw pads. They cool off their body by panting

The Bible mentions dogs 14 times

A dog's mouth can exert 150 to 200 pounds of pressure per square inch

A dog's nose print is as unique as a human's finger print and can be used to accurately identify them

The phrase "raining cats and dogs" originated in England in the 17th century. It is believed that many cats and dogs drowned during heavy periods of rain

All dogs have identical anatomy; they all have 321 bones and 42 permanent teeth

These are just some of the interesting things that I have come across about dogs. Some of these you probably already knew, however, you might have also learned something new about "man's best friend."

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