1. Is it a duck…or a dog? The Newfoundland breed has a water
resistant coat and webbed feet. This dog was bred to help haul nets for
fishermen and rescuing people at risk of drowning.
2. It pays to be a lap dog. Three dogs (from First Class
cabins!) survived the sinking of the Titanic – two Pomeranians and one
Pekingese.
3. A Beatles hit. It’s rumored that, at the end of the
Beatles song, “A Day in the Life,” Paul McCartney recorded an ultrasonic
whistle, audible only to dogs, just for his Shetland sheepdog.
4. Wow, check out those choppers! Puppies have 28 teeth and
normal adult dogs have 42.
5. Chase that tail! Dogs chase their tails for a variety of
reasons: curiosity, exercise, anxiety, predatory instinct or, they might have
fleas! If your dog is chasing his tail excessively, talk with your vet.
6. Seeing spots? Or not… Dalmatian puppies are pure white
when they are born and develop their spots as they grow older.
7. Dogs do dream! Dogs and humans have the same type of slow
wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM) and during this REM stage dogs
can dream. The twitching and paw movements that occur during their sleep are
signs that your pet is dreaming
8. No night vision goggles needed! Dogs’ eyes contain a
special membrane, called the tapetum lucidum, which allows them to see in the
dark.
9. Pitter patter. A large breed dog’s resting heart beats
between 60 and 100 times per minute, and a small dog breed’s heart beats
between 100-140. Comparatively, a resting human heart beats 60-100 times per
minute.
10. If your dog’s acting funny, get out the umbrella!
According to a Petside.com/Associated Press poll, 72% of dog owners believe
their dog can detect when stormy weather is on the way.