99 Fun Facts about Dogs Vol1 - Julibee's
99 Fun Fact of Dogs
- Dogs are descendants of wolves and were domesticated over 15,000 years ago.
- The most popular breed of dog in the world is the Labrador Retriever.
- Dogs have a sense of time and can tell when their owners will be home.
- A dog's sense of smell is 1,000 times stronger than a human's.
- The tallest dog on record was a Great Dane named Zeus, who was 44 inches tall.
- Dogs can understand up to 250 words and gestures.
- The smallest breed of dog in the world is the Chihuahua.
- Dogs have three eyelids – an upper lid, a lower lid, and a third lid that helps keep the eye moist.
- The Basenji is the only breed of dog that doesn't bark.
- A dog's nose print is unique, much like a human's fingerprint.
- Dalmatians are born without spots – they develop them as they age.
- Dogs can see in color, but their color vision is not as strong as a human's.
- A dog's ears can hear sounds at a much higher frequency than a human's.
- The world's oldest dog was a 29-year-old Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey.
- Dogs can get jealous, just like humans.
- The only sweat glands that dogs have are located on their paws.
- The Alaskan Malamute can withstand temperatures as low as -70 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Dogs have a wet nose to help enhance their sense of smell.
- Greyhounds are the fastest breed of dog and can run up to 45 miles per hour.
- The Basset Hound's long ears help to stir up scents on the ground so they can be picked up by their nose.
- Dogs are capable of feeling and expressing different emotions, such as happiness, sadness, and fear.
- The Saint Bernard is known for being a rescue dog in the Swiss Alps.
- Dogs have been trained to detect medical conditions, such as seizures and low blood sugar.
- A dog's tongue helps them cool down because they do not sweat like humans.
- The English Mastiff is the heaviest breed of dog and can weigh up to 230 pounds.
- Dogs have been used in war to help with communication and as sentries.
- The Bichon Frise has hair instead of fur, making it hypoallergenic.
- Some breeds of dogs have webbed feet, which helps them swim better.
- The Pomeranian is named after the region of Pomerania, which is now part of Germany and Poland.
- Dogs can dream and have been known to twitch or move their legs while asleep.
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