Remarkable Dog Facts That Will Surprise You
Dogs are incredible, complex animals. And despite a relationship going back over 15, 000 years we are still learning about our amazing canine friends.
Despite this, there are few you people have a real appreciation for the wonder that is a dog.Read the 10 dog facts below, and you'll be astounded!
1. Bionic Ears – Dogs can pick up sounds at over 35,000 vibrations a second. When you consider that the human ear hears at 20, 000 vibrations per second, that means dogs hear 75% better than us.
2. Lifespan – Dogs live relatively short lives, usually in the 10 – 15 year range, and even shorter for some breeds. But many dogs live into their twenties, and you'll be amazed to hear that the world's oldest dog lived to 29 years, 5 months.
3. Night Vision- A common myth is that dogs cannot see color – they can, albeit to a limited degree. Moreover, dogs have better night vision than us due to special reflective layers in their eyes.
4. Dogs of War – Dogs are extremely adaptable creatures and have been trained for many jobs, including as warriors. The Romans used fighting dogs to serve with their legions, and dogs also went into battle alongside medieval knights. They served with distinction in both world wars and continue to serve in the military to this day.
5. Bite Power – A dog's main weapons are its teeth and jaws, and impressive weapons they are too. Those razor sharp fangs can do serious damage to an enemy, and that jaw delivers a bite force of 200 pounds per square inch.
6. Unique Noses – Every dog has a one-of-a-kind nose print that is every bit as unique as a human fingerprint.
7. Dog' s Body – No matter how big or how small, how sleek or how muscular they are, all dogs are anatomically similar. They all have 321 bones in their body for example, although obviously, a Mastiff's bones are slightly bigger than a Yorkie's!
8. Dogs at Rest – While cats may be the champion sleepers of the animal world, dogs are not that far behind. A puppy sleeps about 22 hours a day in the first few weeks of its life.
9. Swiveling Ears – A dog can tune into sounds simply by swiveling its ears, while keeping its head still. To make this possible, they have twice as many muscles in their ears as us.
10. Man's Best Friend – The popularity of dogs shows no sign of waning. Every year millions of dogs are born in America, and 35% of American households have a pet dog.And there you are – ten incredible facts about our closest animal companions.
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