Its not a lie when people say that dogs are the best friends of humans. Dogs never fail to surprise us in different ways, including their quirky behaviors or unbelievably good skills. Just for any dog to get to know their owner better, here are some weird dog facts that will surprise, here are 24 of them.
1. Dogs Prefer to Poop When Aligned With Earth’s Magnetic Field
Have you ever asked yourself why does a dog spends a lot of time in searching a good place to poop? According to a research the dog prefers to align itself in accordance to earth’s magnetic field while doing the stuff. Isn’t dogs magicians?
2. Honorary Mayor of Cormorant
In 2014, Duke the dog became the honorary mayor of Cormorant, Minnesota. The dog was proclaimed the pet mayor after winning the vote of the townsfolk in a popularity contest. Looks like politics can indeed go to the dogs!
3. Over 1,000 Words with Border Collie Chaser
Holding the award for the largest vocabulary by any dog was Border Collie Chaser, who was known to understand more than 1,000 words. Not only that, she could even sort things by shape and function, which is comparable to what a human toddler can do.
4. Perfectly Organ Protection While Sleeping
A dog’s curled-up sleeping position is some sort of head-start to protecting vital organs and retaining heat. They are kept in many as their ancestors had a wild lineage.
5. Where the Spot Starts, Dalmatian Puppies
A dalmatian puppy is devoid of any spots when they are born. Changes in markings are forth-coming as spots are received, thus change is welcomed in.
6. Investigating Canines: Trained Dogs that Find Cancer
Dogs of certain breeds can be taught to smell the scent of cancer in human beings. Using the skill of sniffing, they are able to detect the illness during its early stages, even before medical tests can be performed.
7. Dogs Have Three Eyelids
Besides having an upper and lower eyelid, dogs possess a third eyelid referred to as a “haw” or nictitating membrane. It aids in keeping their eyes hydrated and protected.
8. Dogs Have Built In Night Vision Advantage
Due to having more light-sensitive rods and higher pupils, dogs are able to see better than humans in the dark.
9. The Basenji is a Barkless Dog
Unlike other dogs, The Basenji does not bark but rather makes distinctive yodel-like sounds. This characteristic makes them one of the most unique dog breeds around the globe.
10. Dogs Use Their Tails for Balance
Tails can be helpful for wagging, but are also very important for balance. A dog uses its tail while running to balance as well as making sharp turns.
11. Dogs Can Smell Time
A dog’s sense of smell is sophisticated to the point that they can identify the passing time. For instance, they could tell that the time for dinner is approaching due to the smell of dispensed food remnants in the surroundings.
12. Dogs Can Dream
Dogs go through REM sleep cycles which indicates that dogs can also dream. If your dog is barking or twitching in his/her sleep, he/she might be dreaming of running after squirrels.
13. Some Dogs Were Trained to Yodel in Ancient China
The Chinese aristocracy trained Japanese Chins and Pekingese dogs to yodel as a mark of their social status.
14. Dogs Can Be Submissive to Cats
As surprising as it is, dogs are known to submit themselves to cats. Their reputation as a pack leader seems to slither away when you introduce a cat into the house. This is especially true in the case of dominant cats.
15. The Poodle Cut Was Designed for Swimming
These swimsuits have an additional feature, stylish fur depilation boats. The famous poodle cut was made so that a poodle could swim better. This also goes for other breeds. The “pompons” help to warm the joints in the cold water.
16. The Shar-Pei Has a Blue Tongue
Only the Chinese shar-pei and the chow chow have tongues that are blue-blackish colored. The source of this unusual feature is unknown.
17. Canines Were Utilized In Battle During The Times Of Ancient Rome
Roman soldiers armored Mastiffs and deployed them to battle where they would assault mounted knights. Talk about ancient military K-9 units!
18. The Scent Of A Bloodhound Can Be Used As Valid Evidence
The ability of bloodhounds to track scents has been proven useful in many cases in court due to the accuracy of their tracking.
19. Red And Green Are Colors A Dog Cannot See
As the commonly held notion goes, a dog seeing in black and white is inaccurate. It’s true that canines are colorblind, but in this case it is because their vision is limited to yellow and blue, not black and white.
20. The Dog With The Top Speed Is The Greyhound
Pound for pound, Greyhounds are the fastest canine, reaching unparalleled speeds of 44mph. It is well known that they rule the racetrack.
21. The Most Ancient Canine Breed Is The Saluki
Dating back at least to 10,000 BCE, the Saluki is considered the world’s oldest dog breed and was bred by ancient Egyptians.
22. Dogs’ Nose Prints Are Distinct
The nose print of a dog is equally unique to that of a person hence some dog organizations use nose prints for identification purposes.
23. Dogs are Capable of Distinguishing Human Emotions
Dogs are exceptional empaths. They are able to pick up how you feel from your face and body movements, and sometimes even better than other human beings!
24. The Alaskan Malamute Can Withstand -70°F
Alaskan Malamutes have been bred for Arctic expeditions, and these dogs can withstand extreme cold, surviving in temps as low as -40°F. Now that’s one cool dog.
From heartwarming companions to tail-wagging adventurers, dogs truly are amazing creatures. Which of these weird dog facts did you find the most surprising? Share this with your fellow dog lovers and find out who the real dog trivia champ is!
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