Fun Facts about Dogs

 Chow Chows are born with pink tongues which turn blue-black at 8 to 10 weeks. 

Spiked dog collars were used in ancient Greece to protect dogs' throats from wolf attacks.

Just like human fingerprints, no two dogs' nose prints are alike.

Do you know that the Prairie Dog is actually part of the squirrel family? Early settlers named them after canines because their calls sounded like barking dogs.

The Australian Shepherd isn't originated from Australia. Its origins are tied to the Basque region of Spain.  The  dogs were brought over to Australia and then to the United States.

The Basenji is the only barkless dog. They were first bred in the Congo, Africa. When excited, it makes a noise that sounds like a yodel.

On average, a dog's mouth exerts 320 pounds of pressure. According to tests done on a German shepherd, American pit bull terrier, and rottweiler.

Do you know that the Prairie Dog is actually part of the squirrel family? Early settlers named them after canines because their calls sounded like barking dogs.

 Do you know that dalmatians are often deaf doggies?  thirty percent of them cannot hear in either one or two ears. 

The Saluki, originated in Egypt around 329 B.C. is the world's oldest breed. 

 The oldest in-tact fossilized remains of a pet canine dates back 33,000 years. it was discovered in the 1970s. 

Puppy rely on and learn the most is the sense of touch.  It involves both touching others and being  touched.