Some dog facts that you never thought about
1.Dogs drink water by using forming the back of their tongue into a mini cup.
2.‘Frito Feet’ is the name of the phenomenon in which the bacteria on a dog’s paws cause them to smell like corn chips. Because a pup’s feet are in constant contact with the ground, they pick up tons of microorganisms in their paws. When dogs cool off by sweating through the pads of their feet, the combo of moisture and bacteria releaces a nutty, popcorn-like aroma.
3.The wetness of a dog’s nose is essential for determining what direction a smell is coming from
4.Dogs don’t enjoy being hugged as much as humans and other primates. Canines interpret putting a limb over another animal as a sign of dominance
- Dogs are capable of understanding up to 250 words and gestures, can count up to five and can perform simple mathematical calculations. The average dog is as intelligent as a two-year-old child
6.Dalmatian puppies are pure white when they are born and develop their spots as they grow older.
- Unlike humans who sweat everywhere, dogs only sweat through the pads of their feet.
8.Dogs have about 1,700 taste buds. Humans have approximately 9,000 and cats have around 473.
9.A Dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 – 100,000 times more acute as that of humans.
10.When dogs kick after going to the bathroom, they are using the scent glands on their paws to further mark their territory.
11.Dogs curl up in a ball when they sleep due to an age-old instinct to keep themselves warm and protect their abdomen and vital organs from predators.
12.In addition to sweating through their paw pads, dogs pant to cool themselves off. A panting dog can take 300-400 breaths (compared to his regular 30-40) with very little effort.
