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The most popular dog breed in the UK is the Labrador Retriever.
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Scholars have argued over the metaphysical interpretation of Dorothy’s pooch, Toto, in the Wizard of Oz. One theory postulates that Toto represents Anubis, the dog-headed Egyptian god of death, because Toto consistently keeps Dorothy from safely returning home.
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If your dog’s acting funny, get out the umbrella! According to a Petside.com/Associated Press poll, 72% of dog owners believe their dog can detect when stormy weather is on the way.
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Three dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic: a Newfoundland, a Pomeranian, and a Pekingese.
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All dogs can be traced back 40 million years ago to a weasel-like animal called the Miacis which dwelled in trees and dens. The Miacis later evolved into the Tomarctus, a direct forbear of the genus Canis, which includes the wolf and jackal as well as the dog.
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Some Search and Rescue (SaR) Dogs are trained to sniff out humans 1/4 mile away or more.
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At the age of 4 weeks, most dogs have developed the majority of their vocalizations.
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A German Shepherd named Orient accompanied her blind owner Bill Irwin as he became the first blind person to through-hike the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail in 1990.
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In ancient China, an emperor's last line of defense was a small Pekingese dog literally hidden up his sleeve.
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The average dog is as intelligent as a two-year-old child.
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The Border Collie, Poodle and Golden Retriever are considered the world's smartest dog breeds.
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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.
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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.
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The bible mentions dogs 14 times.
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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.
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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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