Interesting Facts About Dogs

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.

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

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.

For  the  first few weeks of their life, puppy rely on and learn the most is the sense of touch.  It involves both touching others and being  touched.