10 Fascinating Facts About Dogs

We should never get tired of learning about dogs. These animals are capable of so much, and we are surprised at some things they can do!

We have compiled a list of 10 fascinating facts about our four-legged friends. Check it out below, and you may be surprised at what you find out!

1.All dogs dream, but senior dogs and puppies have the most vivid dreams of them all.

2.A dog’s nose has as many as 300 million receptors, compared to a human’s nose, which has about 5 million.

3.A dog’s nose can sense thermal radiation. Therefore, blind or deaf dogs can still hunt!

4.Yawning is contagious for dogs. A human yawn can trigger a dog yawn. Try it out and see!

5.Dogs protect their organs while they sleep while curling up. This is because dogs were vulnerable to predator     attacks in the wild.

6.The Australian Shepherd is not from Australia. It is an American breed.

7.When a human pets a dog, their blood pressure decreases. The dog’s blood pressure goes down as well.

8.Dogs are not colorblind. Research shows that dogs can see yellow and blue!

9.All puppies are born deaf.

10.Dogs kick backward after pottying to mark their territory using scent glands in their feet.

As you can see, our four-legged friends are fascinating! This is just a small list of fun facts. There are so many more interesting facts that can be learned about dogs!