A Dog Fact
In ancient China, an emperor's last line of defense was a small Pekingese dog literally hidden up his sleeve.
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A Dog Fact
The average dog is as intelligent as a two-year-old child.
A Dog Fact
The Border Collie, Poodle and Golden Retriever are considered the world's smartest dog breeds.
A Dog Fact
No, it’s not just to make themselves look adorable. Dogs curl up in a ball when they sleep due to an age-old instinct to keep themselves warm and protect their abdomen and vital organs from predators.
A Dog Fact
Why are dogs’ noses so wet? Dogs’ noses secrete a thin layer of mucous that helps them absorb scent. They then lick their noses to sample the scent through their mouth.
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Puppies’ eyes do not fully open until they’re about 12 days old.
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New puppies have heat sensors in their noses to help find their moms while their eyes and ears are closed.
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A bloodhound named Tigger holds the record for the longest ears, each measuring more than 13 inches.
A Dog Fact
The bible mentions dogs 14 times.
A Dog Fact
A dog's sense of smell is so strong that they can detect cancer in humans.
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Dogs don't enjoy being hugged as much as humans and other primates. Canines interpret putting a limb over another animal as a sign of dominance.
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The house fly hums in the middle octave key of F.
A Dog Fact
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed, according to the American Kennel Club.
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Dogs are all direct descendants of wolves.
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The Beagle and Collie are the nosiest dogs, while the Akbash Dog and the Basenji are the quietest.
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Dogs are about as smart as a two- or three-year-old child. This means they can understand about 150-200 words, including signals and hand movements with the same meaning as words.
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Your pup reaches his full size between 12 and 24 months.
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In Italy, 17 is considered an unlucky number. In Japan, 4 is considered an unlucky number.
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Pit bulls have been given a bad rap. BADRAP was started in the San Francisco Bay area on behalf of "pit bulls and their people" and was ranked nationally as a No. 1 high-impact nonprofit for animal welfare.
A Dog Fact
Dogs were first domesticated by cavemen.
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A dog's nose is so sensitive that they can detect minute changes in the earth's magnetic field.
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George Washington had 36 dogs–all Foxhounds–with one named Sweetlips.
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Dogs have twice as many muscles to move their ears as people.
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Bloodhounds are prized for their ability to single out and identify a number of scents simultaneously.
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