- It is a myth that dogs are color blind. They can actually see in color, just not as vividly as humans. It is akin to our vision at dusk.
- Dogs DO have better low-light vision than humans because of a special light-reflecting layer behind their retinas
- A German Shepherd guide dog led her blind companion the entire 2100 mile Appalachian Trail
- If never spayed or neutered, a female dog, her mate, and their puppies could product over 66,000 dogs in 6 years!
- Dogs’ only sweat glands are between their paw pads
- Like human babies, Chihuahuas are born with a soft spot in their skull which closes with age
- The breed Lundehune has 6 toes and can close its ears
- Teddy Roosevelt’s dog, Pete, ripped a French ambassador’s pants off at the White House
- President Lyndon Johnson had two beagles named Him and Her
- Franklin Roosevelt spent $15,000 for a destroyer to pick up his Scottie in the Aleutian Islands
- In Roman times, mastiffs donned light armor and were sent after mounted knights
- The Russians trained dogs during WWII to run suicide missions with mines strapped to their backs
- A dog’s mouth exerts 150-200 pounds of pressure per square inch
- … with some dogs exerting up to 450 pounds per square inch.
- A one year old dog is as mature, physically, as a 15 year old human
- The U.S. has the highest dog population in the world
- France has the 2nd highest
- The average city dog lives 3 years longer than a country dog
- 87% of dog owners say their dog curls up beside them or at their feet while they watch T.V.
- Dogs can be trained to detect epileptic seizures
- 15 people die in the U.S. every year from dog bites
- In 2002 alone, more people in the U.S. were killed by dogs than by sharks in the past 100 years
- Gidget is the name of the Taco Bell dog
- Newfoundlands are great swimmers because of their webbed feet
- Basset Hounds cannot swim
- Greyhounds are the fastest dogs on earth, with speeds of up to 45 miles per hour
- Bingo is the name of the dog on the side of the Cracker Jack box
- The bible mentions dogs 14 times
- Three dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic – a Newfoundland, a Pomeranian, and a Pekingese
- The Labrador Retriever is the #1 favorite breed in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
- Obesity is the #1 health problem among dogs
- An estimated 1,000,000 dogs in the U.S. have been named as the primary beneficiaries in their owner’s will
- An American Animal Hospital Assoc. poll found that 33% of dog owners admit to talking to their dogs on the phone and leaving answering machine messages for them while away
- Dog’s nose prints are as unique as a human’s finger prints and can be used to accurately identify them
- At the end of the Beatles’ song “A Day in the Life”, a high-pitched dog whistle was recorded by Paul McCartney for his sheepdog
- 70% of people sign their pet’s name on greeting and holiday cards
- 58% put pets in family and holiday portraits
- There are only 350 Cisky Terriers in the world – perhaps the rarest breed
- The phrase “raining cats and dogs” originated in 17th century England when it is believed that many cats and dogs drowned during heavy periods of rain.
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Just a few of the movies featuring dogs… my favorite are the first two.
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Such fun photos of Raider…he sure looks comfy. Loved all the facts you shared…dogs are truly amazing creatures. A friend of mine takes her pup to visit the folks at a local assisted living center. They go every Thursday and it's definitely a highlight of the week for the residents The dog is really getting to know each person she visits. She knows who will want to play a little catch with her and who will want her to be a lap dog for a little while. She's the very best thing in so many of their lives.
I love the pictures I think you captured so much character in your dogs face although I am sure he looks like he has quite the personality on his own. I really need to get a new camera have you noticed my pictures looking worse each time I post lol!! Not to long ago we dropped the camera in some french toast with syrup needless to say the buttons are a little sticky….I have just not being having any luck with my electronics. Just the other day I also dropped my itouch in my cup of coffee ugh!! and broke it of course. Your photography is beautiful I always enjoy looking at your pictures. ~Blessings Love Heather
A cutie patootie shadow maker for sure! Fun facts too.
I was thinking the same thing as Abounding Treasures, how photogenic Raider is. Great shots. I love those dog facts, very interesting
Great shots ~ Raider is very photogenic :o)
Love those shots of your pup. He (hope I got that right) is such a handsome fellow.
It was fun reading those dog facts, I think I learned a few things.
I once knew a dog that ate anything red in the laundry basket …..
Oh so sweet pictures of your doggy! He looks so comfy there:)
Interesting facts- very interesting stuff!!
And I LOVE all of those movies! Especially The Fox and the Hound- our favorite movie quote is "I'm a Hound Dog!" when he is so little:) I love their little voices in the movie:)
Reminds me to pull out that movie the next time our little grand Sam is here- He loves doggies.
Great post!
Have a great weekend:)
Linda C
Raider looks gorgeous, he is such a poser!