Random Amazing Dog Facts You Never Knew (25 items)

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  (#1) Dogs Can Read Your Face

  Scientists have shown that dogs are especially good at reading the emotions on our faces. Dogs can tell at a glance if we're joyful, confused, angry, or sad, just by looking at our faces. They also can be affected by these emotions, often feeling them just as strongly as we do. 

   
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  (#2) Dogs Sweat Through Their Paws

  What? Dogs sweat? Sure they do! Though, instead of sweating through their skin like people, they sweat through their paws. Check it out the next time the temperature rises and your dog seems a little hot. This is one of the reasons why many dogs' feet can smell salty. 
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  (#3) Dogs' Noseprints Are Just As Unique As Fingerprints Are to Humans

  Just as humans can be identified absolutely by their fingerprints, dogs can be identified by their noseprints. The Canadian Kennel Club has been using noseprints to identify dogs since 1938. 
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  (#4) There Are Plenty of Wealthy Dogs

  Treated like members of the family, pets are increasingly included in their owners' wills, often much to the dismay of human relatives who find themselves snubbed in favor of the deceased's four-legged best friend. It is estimated that, in the United States, over one million dogs are currently the primary beneficiaries of their owner's wills.
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  (#5) Dogs Can Learn Impressive Vocabularies

  The average dog is as intelligent as a human toddler and can easily learn vocabularies of 200 words. Dogs are also capable of understanding basic math skills, like counting and sequencing.
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  (#6) Greyhounds Hold Two Honors

  Not only is the Greyhound the fastest dog in the world, with the ability to reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour; it is also the only breed of dog mentioned in the Bible. The reference can be found in Proverbs 30:29-31.
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  (#7) Dogs Are Hotter Than Humans

  A dog's average temperature is 101 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit. 
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  (#8) Pit Bull Is Not a Breed

  The Pit Bull is, without a doubt, the most misunderstood dog breed. In fact, one of the most misunderstood things about it is that it’s not really a dog breed at all. "Pit Bull" is actually a term used to generically describe the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, English Bull Terrier, American bulldog, and the boxer. 
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  (#9) The Sound of Rain Hurts Dogs' Ears

  Dogs don't balk at going outside in the rain to do their business for fear of getting wet. Rain amplifies sounds and hurts their sensitive ears. The sound is similar to that of fingernails on a chalkboard to humans.
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  (#10) Dogs Can Detect Cancer and Other Diseases

  If you have cancer, diabetes, or epilepsy, your dog might be the first to know. Researchers suspect the canines are picking up on extraordinarily faint scents given off by the abnormal cells and unusual odor molecules.
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  (#11) A Dog’s Sense of Smell Is More Than 100,000 Times Stronger Than A Human's

  Dogs smell anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 better than their human counterparts. Dogs can detect some odors in the parts per trillion, which is pretty impressive.
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  (#12) The Top 10 Dog Breeds in the United States

  According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the 10 most popular dog breeds in the US in 2018 were as follows: Laborador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, Beagles, Poodles, Rottweilers, Pointers (German Shorthaired), and Yorkshire Terriers. 
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  (#13) Having A Dog in the Home Can Fend Off Asthma and the Common Cold

  Research suggests that children who grow up with pets are less likely to develop allergies.
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  (#14) The Saluki Is the Oldest Known Dog Breed

  The Saluki is believed to be the oldest dog breed known to man and was considered a royal dog in ancient Egypt. These dogs were held in such high esteem that researchers have found the mummified remains of Salukis in tombs. 
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  (#15) Dogs Can Suffer From Depression

  Dogs can suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the same way it affects humans. If your normally active pooch appears to have the winter blues, get him engaged in some fun games or a walk around the block to stretch his legs and stimulate his mind.
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  (#16) Siberian Huskies Have Higher Endurance Than Any Other Breed

  Although the Greyhound may be the fastest dog on Earth, the Siberian Husky has endurance to outlast all other breeds. A team of Huskies can travel 125 or more miles per day at an average speed of 11 mph.
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  (#17) Dogs Fall in Love

  A dog’s brain releases oxytocin – the "love hormone" – when it interacts with humans and other dogs, just the same as a human brain does when we hug or kiss.
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  (#18) Paul McCartney Wrote Songs For His Dog

  At the end of the Beatles’ song “A Day in the Life,” a high-pitched dog whistle was recorded by Paul McCartney for his sheepdog, Martha. He wrote the song "Martha My Dear," which appears on 1968's The White Album, for her, as well.
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  (#19) The Most and Least Intelligent Breeds

  The smartest dog breeds are thought to be the Border Collie, the Standard Poodle, and the German Shepherd. The Afghan Hound and the Basenji registered the lowest intelligence.
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  (#20) French Poodles Are Not From France

  Poodles originated in Germany. The name "poodle" is a translation from the German word pudel or pudelhund meaning "splashing dog." The poodle's signature hairstyle was born when hunters shaved them for more efficient swimming.
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  (#21) A Dog Was the First Living Mammal to Orbit the Earth

  Laika, a Russian stray, was the first creature to orbit the Earth, in the Soviet Sputnik spacecraft in 1957. 
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  (#22) The Largest Dog To Ever Live Was an English Mastiff

  Zorba, an English Mastiff born in 1981, was the largest dog in recorded history. He weighed 343 pounds and measured 8' 3" from his nose to his tail.
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  (#23) 78% of Dogs Owned in the United States Are Spayed or Neutered

  Although 78% of dog owners have spayed or neutered their dogs, there is still a problem with over-population. There are currently around 70 million stray animals in the United States. 
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  (#24) Collies Were Popularized by Queen Victoria

  When Queen Victoria became a fan of the breed in the 19th century, collies became popular and trusted by the public. Victoria's favorite pet was a collie named Sharp, who appeared in portraits with the Queen. 
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  (#25) Dogs Have Been Put on Trial and Accused of Witchcraft

  In the Middle Ages, dogs and other animals were tried and punished in a court of law for injuring people, destroying property, or committing acts offensive to God. At least two dogs were killed during the Salem Witch Trials of the 17th century. 

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