30 Fun Facts About Dogs!
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đž 30 Fun Facts About Dogs Thatâll Make You Love Them Even More
At Doodle Zoo, weâre completely dog-obsessed - and if youâre here, you probably are too!đžWhether youâre a seasoned dog owner or just love learning about our four-legged friends, these 30 fun facts about dogs are sure to make you smile, laugh, and maybe even say âawww!â đś
1. Dogs have a sense of time and can miss you when youâre gone.
They know when itâs time for dinner, walkies, or when youâre due home!
2. Their sense of smell is insanely powerful.
Up to 100,000 times more sensitive than ours! Thatâs why theyâre amazing at sniffing out treats (and anything else).
3. The Basenji is known as the âbarkless dog.â
Instead of barking, they make a yodel-like sound called a âbaroo.â
4. Dogs dream, just like us.
If youâve seen your pup twitching or paddling in their sleep - yep, theyâre probably dreaming of chasing squirrels đ¤đżď¸
5. A Greyhound could beat a Cheetah in a long-distance race.
Greyhounds can run over 35 mph for longer distances, while cheetahs tire quickly!
6. Dogsâ noses are wet to help absorb scent chemicals.
That little nose boop is actually a scent superpower in action.
7. The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in the UK and has been for years.
And itâs easy to see why â loyal, playful, and great with families.
8. Dogs can smell your feelings.
They can pick up on subtle changes in your scent, especially when youâre stressed or sad.
9. A dogâs nose print is as unique as a human fingerprint.
No two are the same!
10. The worldâs smallest dog is a Chihuahua named Miracle Milly, standing just under 4 inches tall. đ
11. The tallest dog on record was a Great Dane called Zeus, who stood at 44 inches tall - and over 7ft when standing on his hind legs! đ˛
12. Dogs can hear 4 times better than humans.
High-pitched squeaky toy? Music to their ears.
13. Dogs have about 1,700 taste buds.
We have around 9,000 - but that doesnât stop them from eating the weirdest things!
14. Some dogs can learn over 1,000 words.
Border Collies, especially, are total geniuses.
15. The Lundehund, a Norwegian breed, has six toes on each foot and can bend its neck backwards to touch its spine!
16. Puppies are born deaf and blind.
They start opening their eyes and ears after about 2 weeks.
17. Studies show that dogs wag their tails more to the right when they are happy, and to the left when nervous.
Body language = everything.
18. The phrase âmanâs best friendâ dates all the way back to the 1700s.
19. Some dogs are trained to detect diseases like cancer, diabetes, and even COVID.
20. Dogs have three eyelids.
Yes, three! One helps keep their eyes moist and protected.
21. Dogs only sweat through their paws.
22. A dogâs sense of smell is so strong, they can detect a single teaspoon of sugar in an Olympic-sized swimming pool!
23. Puppies lose their baby teeth, just like humans.
They usually start teething around 12 weeks.
24. Dogs can get jealous.
Studies show they react when their owner gives attention to another dog (or even a stuffed animal!).
25. A wagging tail doesnât always mean a happy dog.
It can also mean excitement, frustration, or nervousness â itâs all about the context.
26. Some dogs can sniff underwater.
Breeds like Labs and Spaniels can hold a small air pocket in their nose.
27. The Saluki is one of the oldest known dog breeds - dating back to Ancient Egypt!
28. Dogs can see blue and yellow - not black and white like many people think.
29. The largest litter ever recorded was 24 puppies born to a Neapolitan Mastiff in the UK in 2004!
30. Owning a dog is proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and blood pressure.
Dogs really are good for the soul đ
Got a fun dog fact we missed?
Weâd love to hear it! Drop us a message on Instagram or tag us in your pupâs adventures đâ¨
And if youâre looking to treat your dog to something as unique as they are, donât forget to check out our latest harnesses, collars, and accessories at www.doodlezoo.uk đ