A Dog Fact
Max, Jake, Maggie and Molly are the most popular dog names.
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A Dog Fact
Dogs see in colors of various shades of blue and yellow.
A Dog Fact
Most dogs go in heat every 6 months and estrus lasts between 7 and 18 days.
A Dog Fact
Unlike cats, dogs are not exclusively carnivores: they can adapt to different foods, and a percentage of their diets can be fruits and vegetables.
A Dog Fact
A dog's nose is made up of about 220 million scent receptors, while a human's nose has about 5 million.
A Dog Fact
Most vets recommend that female dogs don’t get pregnant until the third estrus.
A Dog Fact
Move over Rover! 45% of dogs sleep in their owner’s bed (we’re pretty sure a large percentage also hog the blankets!)
A Dog Fact
Although dogs have some sweat glands in their feet, their principal way of losing heat when they are too hot is by panting.
A Dog Fact
The World Canine Organization recognizes 339 breeds of dogs.
A Dog Fact
Hollywood’s first and arguably best canine superstar was Rin Tin Tin, a five-day-old German Shepherd found wounded in battle in WWI France and adopted by an American soldier, Lee Duncan. He would sign his own contracts with his paw print.
A Dog Fact
Dogs live an average of 15 years.
A Dog Fact
Puppies love games such as hide and seek! Hide, then call your pup's name so she can try to find you.
A Dog Fact
President Lyndon Johnson had two beagles named Him and Her.
A Dog Fact
The most popular male dog name is Max, while the most popular female dog name is Bella.
A Dog Fact
Stroking dogs and gazing into their eyes releases the "feel good" hormone oxytocin for both people and dogs.
A Dog Fact
Dogs’ sense of hearing is more than ten times more acute than a human’s.
A Dog Fact
Dogs who bark the most: Miniature Schnauzers, Cairn Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers, Fox Terriers and West Highland White Terriers.
A Dog Fact
Fifty-eight percent of people put pets in family and holiday portraits.
A Dog Fact
More than half of all U.S. presidents have owned dogs.
A Dog Fact
More than 1 in 3 American families own a dog.
A Dog Fact
Highly trainable dog breeds like Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and Collies are more kid-friendly than some other breeds.
A Dog Fact
Ancient Egyptians revered their dogs. When a pet dog would die, the owners shaved off their eyebrows, smeared mud in their hair, and mourned aloud for days.
A Dog Fact
Bingo is the name of the dog on the side of the Cracker Jack box.
A Dog Fact
Most dogs are capable of understanding up to 250 words and gestures.
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