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I chose this website since I think it is informational. I think kids and adults would like to read it. It could also teach you about a dog you may have wanted to get.

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Ready to learn some paw-some dog facts? Then you're in the right place! Join National Geographic Kids as we get the lowdown on our fur-tastic friends...

Dog facts!

1. Dogs are the most popular pet on the planet!

A third of ALL households around the world have a dog. These playful, friendly, loyal animals make great companions, but they can also be fierce and tough protectors, or intelligent helpers.

2. They evolved from a now-extinct species of wolf.

Dogs were the first animal domesticated (tamed) by humans, over 20,000 years ago! As they evolved from wolves, their skulls, teeth and paws shrank, and they became more docile and obedient.

FUN FACT!

Evidence from fossils suggests that five types of dog had evolved by the Bronze Age, around 4500BC. These were mastiffs, wolf-type dogs, dogs similar to greyhounds, pointing dogs and herding dogs. Bow wow!

3. They can learn over 100 words and gestures!

Dogs are thought to be as smart as two-year-old children (and much easier to train!), so many owners teach them commands and tricks.

4. Dog noses are at least 40x more sensitive than ours!

These clever canines have an incredible sense of smell - allowing them to follow scent trails days after they were left. Amazingly, bloodhounds' sense of smell is so spot on that it can be used as evidence in court!

FUN FACT!

Dogs also have fantastic hearing! They can detect high-pitched noises and spot sounds from much further away than humans can.

5. Many work as assistance dogs, helping humans!

Many dogs are trained to work as guide dogs, helping blind people get around safely. Others are assistance dogs, who keep their owners calm and safe, while some brave hounds are search and rescue dogs, who help human rescuers save people from danger.

WEIRD BUT TRUE!

Some working dogs are trained to use their super senses to sniff out explosives and illegal goods, or alert humans to potentially dangerous health issues. Wow!

6. They only sweat from their paws, and have to cool down by panting.

The sweat is much oilier than humans', and it contains lots of chemicals that only other dogs can detect. Weirdly, it also makes many dog paws smell of cheesy crisps!

7. They can be right or left-pawed!

Like humans, most dogs have a dominant hand - or in their case, paw! To figure out which one it is, you can conduct a simple science experiment ...

Watch a dog moving from standing still to walking forwards. Do they start walking with their left leg, or their right? Watch several times, noting down the starting leg each time, and see if there's a pattern. Many dogs will often lead with the same leg - their dominant one!

Ancient breeds like the Saluki lived in the lavish palaces of Egyptian royalty! The pampered pooches had their own servants, were decked out in jewelled collars, and ate only the finest meats.

WEIRD BUT TRUE!

Dead rulers were often buried with their doggy pals, as they believed the hounds would protect them from harm in the afterlife.

9. Dogs use body language to express their feelings.

From their ears to their eyebrows, shoulders, and tail, dogs often use signals and smells, rather than sound, to communicate! Their posture makes a big difference, too.

Next time you see a dog interacting with a person or other dog, pay close attention. Are they shrinking themselves down small, or standing up big and tall? What do you think they're trying to say?

10. Owning a dog is a BIG responsibility!

Just like humans, dogs have feelings and needs, and they have to be taken care of properly. They need regular walking, healthy food, a clean, cosy place to sleep and lots and lots of love and affection! Make sure you and your family think carefully before you get a dog (or any pet!) to make sure you have the time and means to take one on.

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Dog facts for kids! | National Geographic Kids

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Sink your teeth into 10 awesome dog facts from Nat Geo Kids! Find out about dogs' super senses, training talents, and more...

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I chose this website since I think it is interesting to know all of the different dog breeds. It shows almost or all dog breads. It also shows a little bit about each dog breed.

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Dogs have four legs, a tail, and come in many colors and sizes. They have a coat of hair that keeps them warm, and they cool off by panting

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I chose this website because I think it has a lot of facts about dogs I did not know. For example The Labrador Retriever has been on the AKC’s top 10 most popular breeds list for longer than any other breed. Or that every dogs nose print is unique.

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30 Fun and Fascinating Dog Facts – American Kennel Club

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Do we dog lovers ever tire of learning more about dogs? See what you know (and don’t know) with the AKC’s 30 fun facts about dogs.

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I chose this website since I like the facts it has in it. For example puppies grow half their body weight about 4 to 5 months. This gives your Vet a good indication of how big they will be as an adult. Another facts I did not know is one dog and her 1st litter can produce around 67,000 puppies in 6 years.

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Think you know all there is to know about dogs? Check out this list of 50 random dog facts and test your knowledge!

1. Dogs have been known to poop in alignment with the Earth's Magnetic field. No wonder it takes them so long to find a good spot!

2. The Norwegian Lundehund is the only dog that has 6 toes on each foot.

3. There is a town in Minnesota with a Dog as their Mayor. Duke won the popular vote and was made Honorary Mayor of Cormorant, Minn in 2014.

4. The Labrador Retriever has been one of the AKC's top ten most popular dog breeds for 25 years straight.

5. A Border Collie named Chaser has the largest vocabulary of any other known dog. Chaser has been taught over 1022 names of items and can recognize and categorize them according to function and shape. Something a human learns to do around the age of 3.

6. Puppies grow half their body weight about 4 to 5 months. This gives your Vet a good indication of how big they will be as an adult!

7. The fastest breed is the Greyhound. They have been known to hit record speeds of 44 miles per hour.

8. According to a study done by Cornell University, dogs were domesticated around 9,000 and 34,000 years ago.

9. They also found that contrary to the idea that dogs evolved from wolves, they actually share a common ancestor. This indicates that Dogs and Modern Grey Wolves are more like sister species.

10. The oldest dog breed is the Saluki. Just like the oldest Cat breed, the Saluki originated in Ancient Egypt around 329. B.C.E.

11. Dalmatians are born completely white. As they age they start to develop the spots that make the breed so famous.

12. Over 50% of dog owners include their dogs in holiday photos.

13. The Alaskan Malamute is not only the oldest working sled dog but they are also built to withstand arctic temperatures as low as -70°F. Yes, 70 Degrees below 0.

14. One dog and her 1st litter can produce around 67,000 puppies in 6 years.

15. The Basenji is known as the 'Barkless Dog'. While they don't bark they have been known to yodel.

16. Dogs can be trained to detect Cancer in humans.

17. Dogs will reach their adult size around 12 and 24 months of age.

18. Famous war dog, Rin Tin Tin was the first Hollywood dog star.

19. Both the Boy and Girl Scouts have merit badges in dog care.

20. Walt Disney's Dog, Sunnee was the inspiration behind Lady and The Tramp.

21. In Ancient Rome, Mastiffs wore armor and were used to attack mounted knights.

22. Dachshunds were originally bred to fight badgers.

23. Queen Elizabeth II has owned over 30 Corgis since 1945. They were also featured in the opening ceremony skit for the 2012 London Olympics featuring Daniel Craig as James Bond.

24. Dogs are naturally submissive to any creature with a higher pack status. I.e. the household cat!

25. Dogs have three eyelids. The third eyelid called a 'haw' is used to help keep the eye lubricated.

26. The Pekingese and Japanese Chins were so important in the Ancient Far East that they had their own court of servants and were worshipped in Ancient Chinese Temples. They were also carried on trade routes as gifts for monarchs and emperors.

27. After the fall of the Roman Empire people were more concerned about their survival that breeding and training dogs wasn't a priority. During this time packs of dogs commonly ran the streets and terrified citizens. This is thought to have bought about the legends of Werewolves.

28. The American Kennel Club or AKC was founded in 1884.

29. The Term "Dog days of Summer" comes from Ancient Rome where people would associate the hot summer months with the rising star Sirius, or the 'dog star'.

30. Dog trainers were held in high regard in Ancient China. A great deal of domestication took place in China, especially dwarfing and miniaturizing.

31. Tail docking may have its roots in Ancient Rome where writer Lucius Columella claimed amputating a dogs tail helped prevent Rabies.

32. It costs upwards of $10,000 to train 'Search and Rescue' dogs.

33. The most successful search and rescue dog was a St. Bernard named Barry. Born in 1800, he saved around 40 people in his 12 years and has become a Swiss National Hero!

34. The Chinese Chow Chow and Shar-Pei are the only two dogs that are known for their black/purple tongues. The cause of this is still unknown!

35. A Blood Hound is so adept at scent tracking that their trailing results can be used as evidence in a court of law.

36. Germany was the first country to train seeing eye dogs after WWI as a way to help disabled veterans. In 1916 they opened the world's first guide dog school in Oldenburg, Germany.

37. Bill Irwin, a blind man was able to hike the Appalachian Trail with the help of his seeing eye dog, Orient in 1990. He became the first blind man to complete the 2,100-mile journey from Georgia to Maine.

38. The iconic 'Poodle Cut' was originally put in place to help assist the breeds natural swimming abilities as the pom poms were thought to increase buoyancy.

39. Dogs curl up into a ball when sleeping to protect their vital organs and stay warm. A basic instinct left over from their wild days.

40. Contrary to popular belief, dogs don't only see in black and white. More so they don't see the same colors as vividly as humans do.

41. Dogs have better Low-Light vision for two reasons. They have more light-sensitive rods in their eyes than color-detecting cones and their pupils are larger which allows more light into the eye.

42. Obesity is the number one health problem in dogs.

43. Of all European dog breeds, the German Shepherd is the most Wolf like as it was once called the Alsatian Wolf Dog.

44. A small dog's average resting heart rate is around 120 BPM, around 50% faster than that of a human's at 70 BPM.

45. Zeus, a Great Dane in Michigan holds the Guinness World Record for World's Tallest Dog clocking in at 44 inches (3.7ft).

46. The Akita tops the list as one of the most difficult breeds to train because of their strong will, stubborn nature, and the fact they were bred to hunt big game such as elk and bears. Other notoriously hard to train dogs are the Chow Chow, Shar-Pei, Alaskan Malamute, and Rottweiler. All working dogs were more or less bred to make their own decisions and think independently. A great trait when you have to trust them with making decisions but when you need them to be obedient it's a whole other story.

47. The AKC has eight groups to which they can categorize a dog based on what group they can show in. These groups are:

1. Herding: Includes dogs such as German Shepherds, Collies, and believe it or not, Corgis.

2. Sporting: Includes dogs such as Brittanys, Spaniels, and Retrievers.

3. Hound: Obviously hounds dogs such as the Irish Wolfhound and Basset Hounds, but also includes others like the Basenji and Rhodesian Ridgeback.

4. Terrier: Includes the Terrier breeds as well as the Miniature Schnauzer.

5. Working: The group includes dogs such as the Akita, Bull Mastiff, Rottweiler, and Siberian Husky.

6. Toy: Includes dogs such as the Chihuahua, Maltese, Pug and Toy Fox Terrier.

7. Non-Sporting: Includes dogs such as the Bulldog, Dalmatian, Keeshond, and Shiba Inu.

8. Miscellaneous: This class has a short list of unique dogs such as the Mudi and Peruvian Inca Orchid.

48. Present Roosevelt left his dog, Fala, in the Aleutian Islands on accident then ordered a destroyer to go and pick him up. This detour cost the U.S. around $15,000 and is said to be the most expensive dog rescue in history.

49. The Northern Inuit Dog is often bred with wolves to maintain the size of the breed. The breed was also the ideal candidate for the young Direwolves in HBO's Game of Thrones.

50. A Russian stray by the name of Laika was the first living creature sent into space. She is pictured on the Monument to the Conquerors of Space in Moscow, Russia and has a small monument in her honor outside the military research facility in Moscow that prepared her flight into space. The stray died only a few hours after takeoff and while this experiment proved that life was possible in a spacecraft, animal rights activists and others saw a problem with sending the dog to her death. She has been immortalized throughout history and is seen as "an enduring symbol of sacrifice and human achievement" says space dog biographer Amy Nelson. Over the years she has been recognized over and over again. The 1985 Swedish film, My Life as a Dog followed the story of a young man who feared Laika had starved, songs around the globe have been dedicated to her, and a small Finnish band took the name Laika and the Cosmonauts. She has been featured in novels all over the world from Japan to Britain and in more recent news NASA named a spot in a Martian crater "Laika".

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I chose this topic to inform people about dogs. The websites I chose were informational and had good facts. I also chose this topic because maybe someone is looking into getting a dog and can use this to help them. I chose this topic to inform people about different dog breeds, fun facts about dogs, discriptions about dogs. I chose this topic because dogs are my favorite animal. This is why I chose this topic.