15 Interesting Dog Facts

Owning dogs my entire life and being the dog enthusiast that I am, I like to think that I’m pretty familiar with many facts about dogs. Well, every now and then I discover some interesting facts about dogs that surprise me! Listed below are some commonly-known ones that most of us are familiar with, but there are also some here that may surprise you.
So let’s see if you are a dog expert. For every fact listed below that you did not know, give yourself 1 POINT. For every fact that you already knew, give yourself 2 POINTS.
1. The #1 favorite breed in the U.S., Canada, and in the U.K. is the Labrador Retriever.
2. The first Hollywood dog star was Rin Tin Tin, and he signed all 22 of his contracts with a paw print.
3. The average city dog has been known to live 3 years longer than a country dog.
4. The fastest dogs on earth are Greyhounds, with speeds of up to 45 miles per hour.
5. Basset Hounds are unable to swim.
6. The #1 health problem among dogs is obesity.
7. Dogs aren’t color blind. They’re able to see in color, just not as vividly as humans.
8. A dog’s nose print is as unique as a human’s finger print and can be used for identification purposes.
9. The Chihuahua is the world’s smallest dog breed.
10. The U.S. has the highest dog population in the world.
11. During WWII, the Russians trained dogs to run suicide missions with mines strapped to their backs.
12. Larger breeds mature slower than smaller breeds.
13. Dalmatians are born completely white, without spots.
14. Dogs are direct descendants of wolves.
15. Dogs are natural pack animals.
Score = 26-30 POINTS – Congratulations! You’ve earned the right to call yourself a dog expert.
Score = 21-25 POINTS – Way to go! You’re very familiar with dog facts and will become a dog expert before you know it.
Score = 15-20 POINTS – Have you considered buying a cat? Just joking…you’re getting there! As long as you keep learning about dogs, you’ll also be on the road to becoming a dog expert.