When you think of a dog what comes to mind? Four legs, wet nose, wagging tail? Although we have a lot in common with dogs, like both being mammals, there are also some other characteristics about “man’s best friend” that are quite interesting. For example, did you know that all dogs have three eyelids? It’s true! Their third eyelid keeps their eyes lubricated and protected from dirt.
Dogs are also mentioned in the bible 14 times; that’s makes them pretty popular. Another interesting fact about dogs is that their hearts beat fifty percent faster than ours. Our heart beats an average of 80 times per minute while a dog’s heart beats up to 120. No wonder why they’re always so excited.
A dog’s nose is the most unique part of their body. Its nose is similar to our fingerprints. You can use a dog’s nose to identify them just like our fingerprints can identify us.
All of these fun facts can be helpful for you to learn more about your dog. Getting to know them better will build a stronger bond between you two as well as allow you develop a better understanding of them. Be the best dog owner that you can be and don’t just see your dog as a “pet” but as a part of your family. Don’t have a dog yet? Don’t worry! The United States has the highest population of dogs in the entire world, use that towards your advantage and adopt one today!
Bibliography:
Photos courtesy of Google images.
"RandomHistory.com". Random Facts. March 10 2010 .
Wall, Janet. "http://www.loveyourdog.com". How to Love your Dog. March 10 2010 .
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