14 Amazing Facts About Dogs You Don’t Know
Dog Trivia
Do you consider yourself a dog expert? These 14 amazing facts about dogs will surprise even the most knowledgeable of dog lovers. Grab a furry friend, get cozy, and get ready to have your mind blown!
Dogs Aren’t Color Blind
Dogs have two color receptors, while humans have three. They don’t necessarily see the same colors we do, but their vision isn’t black and white.
Dogs Can Be Trained to Detect Explosives
Explosive detection dogs (EDDs) are highly trained pups that help keep us safe in a variety of settings. This includes airports and war zones. The most suited breeds include German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers.
The Rarest Dog Breed Is the Cesky Terrier
The Cesky Terrier originated in Czechoslovakia and is known to be intelligent and sensitive. There are only about 350 of these unique dogs in the world!
The Oldest Dog Breed Is the Saluki
Ancient Egyptians bred the Saluki to help them track and hunt game. Royalty in ancient Egypt kept them as pets as early as 329 BC.
Dalmatians Are Born Without Spots
Their iconic spots develop with age! All Dalmatian puppies are born pure white.
Three Dogs Survived the Titanic Shipwreck
A Newfoundland, a Pomeranian, and a Pekingese all survived the tragic sinking of the Titanic ship in 1912.
Puppies Are Born Deaf
Hearing is a dog’s last sense to develop. Puppies are deaf until about three weeks old!
Dogs’ Noses Are Like Fingerprints
The nose on a dog is very much like a fingerprint with a unique pattern that can be used for identification.
Dogs Have Been Humans’ Pets for 12,000 Years
Humans have loved dogs for thousands of years – 12,000 to be exact. This bond is an eternal one!
There Are 703 Purebred Dog Breeds
There are, of course, a diverse variety of mixed breeds in between those 703 purebreds. Do you have a favorite?
The First Dog in Space Was Laika, in 1957
Laika, a Soviet dog, was the first animal ever to orbit the Earth. She was part Husky, part Terrier, and part brave astronaut.
The Tallest Dog in the World Is 3’8″
Zeus, a Great Dane, earned the title of tallest dog in the world in 2011. He was 44 inches tall and currently holds the Guinness World Record.
Dogs Have Three Eyelids
Dogs have upper and lower eyelids, like us. They also have a third: the nictitating membrane. It helps the eyes to clear mucus and debris, fight infection, protect the cornea, and produce tears.
A Guide Dog Once Led a Blind Man Down the Appalachian Trail
Orient the dog guided Bill Irwin on the Appalachian Trail for 8 months in 1990. What an adventure for them both!
Were These Amazing Facts About Dogs New to You?
More than half of all Americans have a dog – they’re a big part of most of our lives. If you didn’t know these amazing facts about dogs, now you do! Leave a like below if you learned something new, and check out our “Everything Dog” section for more dog facts.
