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Facts about Dogs: The first fact about dogs that crops up in my mind is that these are one of the first animals to be domesticated by man. They were domesticated about 12,000 years ago. The lifespan of a dog, on an average is between 8 to 15 years. Have you always seen a dog curling up to sleep with its tail covering its nose? Well, this happens simply because of the cold weather. It wouldn’t hurt you to give it a thick cloth to sleep on. The sweat glands of a dog are located between their paw pads. Most dogs today would heave a sigh of relief for not being born earlier as in the ancient Roman times, mastiffs had to don a lightweight armor and follow the mounted knights! The first ever dog show was held in Britain in the year 1859. The smallest dog is the Chihuahua. Did you know that the body of a dog contains 321 bones? Another interesting fact about dogs is that they are direct descendants of the wolves. Dogs definitely have better vision at nighttime as compared to humans. This is because of a special layer that reflects the light, which is right behind their retinas. A dog that is merely one year old can have the physical maturity of a 15-year-old human being. The third eyelid or the haw, helps to protect the eye from the dust and the dirt. The Basenji is a dog that doesn’t bark. Dogs can register sounds differently from humans, which is around 35,000 vibrations within a second. Humans, on the other hand can hear 20,000 vibrations. The St. Bernard is considered to the heaviest of all dogs. Of all the breeds of dogs, the oldest known breed is the Saluki. Dalmatian puppies are born without any spots on their body! An adult dog always has 42 teeth. A dog’s nose prints are as unique as a human’s fingerprint. These can also act as a substantial proof for identification. Puppies are born without teeth. It is only when they are around 3-4 weeks old, it can eat food due to the presence of 28 teeth in total! Laika was the first dog to become the first space astronaut. Unfortunately, this dog did not survive the stress caused by the trip and died a few hours after launch. A dog can take around ten to thirty breaths in a minute. Pugs have been given their name due to their resemblance to a pug monkey. Obesity is not the only problem faced by humans, today, dogs also face this health problem. On an average, at least 70% people all over the world always sign their dog’s name on a greeting card along with the rest of the family names. |
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