Dog Facts That Will Blow Your Mind!

Dog Facts That Will Blow Your Mind!

We all know that dogs are remarkably interesting, but you will be shocked to find out about some of these crazy facts!  Enjoy our top list and share it with your friends.

  1. Greyhounds are just as speedy as cheetahs! A study competed by Psychology Today stated that Greyhounds are super-fast long-distance runners with high endurance. The cheetah would have a great lead in the race but would eventually lose momentum!
  2. A blind man and his guide dog hiked the Appalachian Trail. For eight months during 1990, a dog named Orient helped his bling owner along the way.
  3. 30% of Dalmatians are deaf in one ear. On average, 30% of Dalmatians are deaf in one ear and 5% are deaf in both.  This is something to do with genetics.  Dalmatians with larger dark patches are less likely to be deaf.
  4. Bloodhound’s have a sense of smell that can be used as evidence in court. That is nothing though!  Bloodhound’s can also follow tracks that are over 300 hours old and can stay on a trail for over 130 miles.  Crazy, right?
  5. Three dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic. There were three first-class dogs that survived – two Pomeranian’s and a Pekingese. They were wrapped up in a blanket and many people assumed that they were babies.  It goes to show that they’re family too!