Fun Facts About Dogs!

In the homes and hearts of people all over the world lives a faithful companion called the dog. There is a reason people call dogs 'mans best friend' as they are the most loyal friend their owners could ask for. Dogs and puppies can be trained to perform a variety of tasks, not only to stay near you when you're going for a walk, but to protect you from strangers, to herd sheep, and to hunt for birds. There are lots of different breeds of dog each with different looks and personalities, from white Dalmations with their black spots, to fierce Terriers, to fluffy Poodles. But dogs are more than just a loyal and faithful companion, they're a symbol of the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. So if you're ever feeling lost or lonely be sure to call on your faithful friend the dog. It will definitely bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.

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Fun Dogs Fact #1

All puppies are born blind and deaf, with their eyes and ear canals closed. It takes around 2 weeks for their eyes and ears to open. That’s one reason why puppies need their mums to look after them when they’re young.

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Fun Dog Fact #2

Dogs can only see yellow and blue color combinations and cannot see red and green colors well at all. Most humans can see color combinations of red, green and blue. People who only see 2 color combinations are called ‘color blind’.

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Fun Dog Fact #3

A dog’s nose has 300 million smell receptors compared with a human nose which only has 5 million smell receptors. So, it’s no surprise dogs have an amazing sense of smell and are so good at tracking scent trails.

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Fun Dog Fact #4

Dogs have really sensitive cold noses that can even detect heat. So even when a dog can’t see or smell an animal it's hunting, because its prey is hidden and the wind is blowing in the opposite direction, a dog can still find their heat signature.

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Fun Dog Fact #5

Ever wondered why dogs curl up into cute balls when they go to sleep? Well, that’s a habit from their days living in the wild. Curling up into a ball helps a dog to protect their vital organs from predators which might attack them while they’re sleeping.

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Fun Dog Fact #6

Greyhounds can beat Cheetahs in a long distance race. Cheetahs can sprint at 75 miles per hour (120 kilometers per hour), but only for about 30 seconds. A Greyhound can keep a speed of 35 mph (56 kph for nearly seven miles.

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Fun Dog Fact #7

A dog has around 1,700 taste buds compared to humans who have 9,000 taste buds. Dogs can still taste sweet, sour and bitter foods, but they have less developed salt sensors as dogs meat heavy diets naturally provided enough salt.

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Fun Dog Fact #8

When dogs kick backward after going to the toilet it isn’t trying to cover its mess, it’s trying to mark its territory using scent glands in its feet.

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Fun Dog Fact #9

When a dog wants to cool down they pant, which evaporates water from their tongue and mouth to release heat. The only place dogs sweat watery liquids like humans is on their paws.

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Fun Dog Fact #10

Dogs have 18 muscles that can move their ears, which helps them listen for other animals as well as signaling to others how they’re feeling.

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