20 Fun Facts About Dogs
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20 Fun Facts About Dogs
Dogs have unique nose prints — just like human fingerprints! Each dog’s nose pattern is one of a kind.
Puppies are born deaf and blind. They don’t start to see or hear until they’re about two weeks old.
A dog’s sense of smell is legendary — up to 100,000 times stronger than a human’s!
Dogs can understand up to 250 words and gestures (some even more). Border Collies are especially talented at this!
The Basenji doesn’t bark — it “yodels” instead.
A Greyhound could beat a cheetah in a long-distance race. While cheetahs are faster in short bursts, Greyhounds can maintain speed over much longer distances.
Dogs dream just like humans. You’ll often see their paws twitching or hear little barks when they’re dreaming.
Dalmatians are born completely white. Their spots appear as they grow older.
A dog’s wet nose helps them smell better by capturing scent particles more efficiently.
Some dogs can detect diseases like cancer or diabetes thanks to their incredible sense of smell.
The world’s smallest dog breed is the Chihuahua, while the tallest is the Great Dane.
Dogs have about 1,700 taste buds, compared to humans’ 9,000 — so food flavor matters less to them than smell does!
Dogs can be left- or right-pawed, just like humans can be left- or right-handed.
The average dog’s hearing range is between 40 Hz and 60 kHz — far beyond what we can hear.
Newfoundlands are great swimmers — they even have webbed feet and were bred to help with water rescues.
Dogs’ whiskers are super sensitive. They can detect tiny air movements and help dogs navigate in the dark.
The Saluki is one of the oldest dog breeds, dating back to ancient Egypt.
Dogs curl up in a ball when they sleep to protect their organs — a habit from their wild ancestors.
Your dog can actually tell time. They learn routines and can sense when it’s time for walks, meals, or when you’ll return home.
Tail wagging isn’t always happiness. Different directions and speeds can express excitement, nervousness, or alertness.
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