If you have a dog at home, we're fairly certain you cannot imagine your life without them at this point. Your dog probably has an influence on every major decision, involving moving to another place, vacations, changing a job with his big, wound puppy eyes. But did you know these curious creatures have a long history full of exciting and barely known tidbits about them.
Yes, there are dog facts that we would never have imagined had we not known them to be real. From why dogs have wet noses to why they try to catch their own tails, every curious quirk is backed by an equally curious reason.
Let's find out some of those.
1. A life-long conundrum that dog-owners have wondered about is why dogs have wet noses.
These adorable goofs, according to Vetstreet, have wet
noses so that they can absorb scent chemicals. This is why dogs have such a
sharp olfactory sense. They keep licking their noses to identify the scents
that they picked up.
2.
Did you know that the tallest dog in the world is a Great Dane
named Zeus. We know that this breed tends to grow really tall, as shown on the
adventures of Scooby Doo, but Zeus measured up to be 44 inches tall on 4th
August, 2011, currently holding a place in the Guiness Book of World Records.
3.
Think Cheetahs are the fastest runners? Think again. A Greyhound
can beat a Cheetah in a race easily. They can maintain a speed of 35 MPH for up
to 7 miles. Albeit, a Cheetah can run just as fast, they can only keep speed up
to 700 to 800 miles.
4.
This may seem incredulous but dogs have a strong sense of time.
Research shows that dogs can understand the difference between an hour and five
hours. If conditioned properly, they can predict events like regular walks,
scheduled treats, and other things like.
5.
Dogs can get genuinely jealous. Ever seen your dog get bothered
when you enter home after having cuddled some other dog? This is because they
can smell the scent of the other dog on you and feel envious of them. A study
at UCSD claims that dogs do get annoyed on seeing their owners display
affection for other dogs.
6.
It is true that staring into your dog's eyes releases the famous
"love hormone" - Oxytocin in both your systems. This means that
there's a mutual upsurge of love when a dog and their human parents stare each other
in the eye.
7.
Did you know that the Saluki is the world's oldest dog breed?
This breed featured in ancient Egyptian tombs dating all the way back to 2100
B.C.
8.
Dogs suffer from acute separation anxiety when they're away from
their owners or partner pets for too long. If you absolutely have to leave your
dog at home while working, try leaving them some of your recently worn clothes.
Your body musk from that clothing will help your dog relax their anxiety.
9.
Did you know that three dogs survived on the sinking Titanic?
According to Vetstreet, three dogs, including two Pomeraninans and a Pekingese
were rescued from the sinking ship.
10. Did you know that three dogs survived on the sinking Titanic? According to Vetstreet, three dogs, including two Pomeraninans and a Pekingese were rescued from the sinking ship.
So are you agree with this list, or do you
feel there are more facts about dogs that deserve to be mentioned? Let us know
below!