A dog lives an average of 10 to 14 years. However, smaller breeds typically live longer than larger dog breeds. A dog that has been spayed or neutered lives longer than dogs who have not been fixed.
Leaving a piece of clothing behind with a dog, that smells like the owner, will keep separation anxiety to a minimum.
Most dogs are capable of remembering over 150 commands. In fact, there is a border collie by the name of Chaser who knows up to 1,022 words.
Dogs prefer to leave their droppings in alignment with the Earth’s magnetic field. Maybe it optimizes the fertilizing properties?
Dogs are not only able to see shades of black and white, but can also see shades of blue and yellow. Dogs are not able to see reds.
When a puppy is born, it is blind, deaf, and toothless. Puppies grow to half of their adult body weight within the first four to five months of life. After that, it takes a year or more for puppies to fully develop into their adult bodies.
When dogs run around in a circle before settling down, it’s a way of getting comfortable. It is a nesting trait passed down from their ancestors.
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Dogs are so loyal and are wonderful additions to families that reciprocate their love. It is emotionally painful to see them mistreated. Thanks for the interesting facts and cute pics! 🙂
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Dogs really have a lot to teach us. 🙂
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Oh I am so dog hungry! These photos may tip me over the edge. You even got a Belgian Tervuren in there and a Golden Retriever.
If they like to leave their droppings along the magnetic field, that explains why mine would always go to the North of the house, and my neighbor’s dogs came over to my yard. Aha.
I knew they knew English. I often thought they knew every word I said.
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Love this ❤️
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On looking again, that close-up of the brown Pitbull looks almost exactly like my neighbor’s dog, who yesterday went after my cat. The dog came away with a very scratched up face, and me chasing her off with a big stick. You can’t afford to get old around here. The cat won.
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Bravo.
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