Doggo Facts

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1. Just like humans have unique fingerprints, dogs have unique nose prints.
2. Dogs’ eyes contain a special membrane, called the tapetum lucidum, which allows them to see in the dark.
3. Unlike humans who sweat everywhere, dogs only sweat through the pads of their feet.
4. 45% of dogs sleep in their owner’s bed!
5. It’s a myth that dogs only see in black and white. In fact, it’s believed that dogs see primarily in blue, greenish-yellow, yellow and various shades of gray.
6. A Dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 – 100,000 times more acute as that of humans.
7. In addition to sweating through their paw pads, dogs pant to cool themselves off. A panting dog can take 300-400 breaths (compared to his regular 30-40) with very little effort.
8. Dogs’ ears are extremely expressive. It’s no wonder! There are more than a dozen separate muscles that control a dog’s ear movements.
9. Dogs have about 1,700 taste buds. Humans have approximately 9,000 and cats have around 473.
10. Dogs’ noses secrete a thin layer of mucous that helps them absorb scent. They then lick their noses to sample the scent through their mouth.
11. 62% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 million homes.
12. 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.
13. According to a Petside.com/Associated Press poll, 72% of dog owners believe their dog can detect when stormy weather is on the way.
14. A dog’s normal temperature is between 101 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
15. The shape of a dog’s face suggests how long it will live. Dogs with sharp, pointed faces that look more like wolves typically live longer. Dogs with very flat faces, such as bulldogs, often have shorter lives.

All facts from PetFinder.com

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