Is it a duck…or a dog?
The Newfoundland breed has a water resistant coat and webbed feet. This dog was originally bred to help haul nets for fishermen and rescuing people at risk of drowning.
It pays to be a lap dog!
Three dogs (from First Class cabins!) survived the sinking of the Titanic – two Pomeranians and one Pekingese. (Vetstreet)
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. (PBS)
Wow, check out those choppers!
Puppies have 28 teeth and normal adult dogs have 42. (About.com)
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.
Seeing spots?
Or not… Dalmatian puppies are pure white when they are born and develop their spots as they grow older. (Vetstreet)
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. (Healthy Pet)
No night vision goggles needed!
Dogs’ eyes contain a special membrane, called the tapetum lucidum, which allows them to see in the dark. (Healthy Pet)
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. (About.com and Mayo Clinic)
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.