| Here are a few interesting and enjoyable facts about | | | | the fact that their feet are webbed. |
| dogs. For sure, you'll find many things which you may | | | | - Basset hounds don't know how to swim. |
| not be aware of about man's best friend. | | | | - The fastest dogs are the greyhounds. They can run |
| - It's not true that dogs are color-blind. They can see | | | | up to 45 miles/hour. |
| color, although not as vivid compared to humans. | | | | - Dogs are mentioned in the bible 14 times. |
| - The only sweat glands of dogs are between the | | | | - There are 3 dogs which survived the Titanic's sinking |
| pads of their paws. | | | | - a Pekingese, a Pomeranian and a Newfoundland. |
| - Just like human babies, Chihuahuas also have soft | | | | - The number one favorite breed in the U.K., Canada |
| spots in their skulls when they're born which also | | | | and the U.S. is the Labrador Retriever. |
| closes with age. | | | | - In the U.S., approximately 1 million dogs have been |
| - Basenji, a wolf-dog originating from Africa, is the only | | | | named as in their owner's will as the primary |
| known breed of dog which cannot bark. | | | | beneficiaries. |
| - A breed of dog called Lundehune can close its ears | | | | - Nose prints of dogs are as uniquely similar as the |
| and has 6 toes. | | | | fingerprint of humans and can be used to identify them |
| - A whooping $15,000 was spent by Franklin | | | | accurately. |
| Roosevelt to have his Scottie picked up by a | | | | - The smartest dogs in the world are though to be the |
| destroyer in the Aleutian Islands. | | | | golden retriever, the poodle and the border collie. |
| - In Roman times, light armor is also worn by mastiffs | | | | - The Afghan hound is believed to be the dumbest. |
| and they're sent to follow mounted knights. | | | | - Smaller dog breeds mature faster compared to |
| - A dog aged 1 year old is as physically mature as a | | | | larger breeds. |
| 15-year old human. | | | | - The first Hollywood dog star is Rin Tin Tin. |
| - The world's highest dog population is in the U.S. | | | | - ...he actually signed 22 of his movie contracts with a |
| - France followed. | | | | pawprint! |
| - An average city-dog has longer life-span compared | | | | - Dogs do not have a sense of "time". |
| to a country dog by about 3 years. | | | | - Compared to humans, a dog's smell is 100,000 times |
| - The name of the Taco Bell dog is Gidget. | | | | stronger, probably more. |
| - Newfoundlands are amazing swimmers because of | | | | |