15 Facts About Dogs

Enjoy these amusing dog facts that bring various information about interesting ideas on dog breeds and much more. As the famous saying goes, dogs are man’s best friend. Whether it’s a dependable worker, loyal companions, or family pets, dogs are great domestic animals that offer several good qualities that humans put to good use.

Here are some interesting dog facts. See how much trivia you know about your best dog friend:

1.       It pays to be a lap dog - Three dogs (from First Class cabins) survived the sinking of the Titanic – two Pomeranians and one Pekingese.

2.       Is it a duck…or a dog? - The Newfoundland breed has a water-resistant coat and webbed feet. This dog was bred to help haul nets for fishermen and rescue people at risk of drowning.

3.       Wow, check out those choppers - Puppies have 28 teeth, and normal adult dogs have 42.

4.       A Beatles hit - It’s rumored that, at the end of the Beatles song, “A Day in the Life,” Paul McCartney recorded an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, just for his Shetland sheepdog.

5.       Seeing spots? Or not - Dalmatian puppies are pure white when they are born and develop their spots as they grow older.

6.       Chase that tail - Dogs chase their tails for various reasons: curiosity, exercise, anxiety, and predatory instinct, or they might have fleas! If your dog is chasing his tail excessively, talk with your vet.

7.       No night vision goggles needed - Dogs’ eyes contain a special membrane, called the tapetum lucidum, which allows them to see in the dark.

8.       Dogs do dream - Dogs and humans have the same type of slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM), and during this REM stage, dogs can dream. The twitching and paw movements that occur during their sleep are signs that your pet is dreaming

9.       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.

10.   Pitter patter - A large breed dog’s resting heart beats between 60 and 100 times per minute, and a small dog’s heart beats between 100-140. Comparatively, a resting human heart beats 60-100 times per minute.

11.   Is something wet? - Unlike humans who sweat everywhere, dogs only sweat through the pads of their feet.

12.   It’s not a fever - A dog’s average temperature is between 101- and 102.5-degrees Fahrenheit. How much do you know about dog health? Take our Doggy First Aid Quiz!

13.   Americans love dogs - 62% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 million homes

14.   Here’s looking at you - Dogs have three eyelids, an upper lid, a lower lid, and the third lid, called a nictitating membrane or “haw,” which helps keep the eye moist and protected.

15.   Move over, Rover - 45% of dogs sleep in their owner’s bed (we’re pretty sure a large percentage also hogs the blankets)