Dog trivia 101
Dog years vary a lot, based on breed
Want to know how old your dog is in human years? It's actually not as simple as multiplying by seven. Dog years vary a lot, based on breed. For example, a German Shepherd will live about 10 years in total, but its lifespan is comparable to that of a human...
Sticking out your hand is not the best way to introduce yourself to a new dog
Dogs are curious and friendly, but they don't understand human social cues. If you reach out to pet a dog, they might be confused or scared by the gesture and react defensively. Your hand may seem like it's coming in for a quick pat, but the dog might perceive it...
A dog’s yawn is not quite the same as a human’s yawn
A dog’s yawn is not quite the same as a human’s yawn. In fact, it’s not even close. When we humans yawn, we are generally trying to stretch out and relax our bodies after being in a state of tension. Dogs have different reasons for yawning, depending on the situation....
Dogs are as smart as a two-year-old child
They can understand language and obey basic commands, but they're not quite capable of abstract reasoning or problem-solving. Dogs also don't recognize themselves in mirrors, which is something that toddlers can do. The reason dogs don't recognize themselves in mirrors is because they lack self-awareness. And it's not just dogs—all...
Dogs dream, just like people!
Dogs dream like people, and the way they dream can tell you a lot about what's going on in their life. The first thing to know about dog dreams is that there are two kinds: REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM. Both of these types of sleep have been observed...
Like fingerprints, dog nose prints are just as unique as the dogs they belong to
Is your dog's nose print one of a kind? It's very similar to your fingerprint!Dogs have an incredible sense of smell, which is why they're so good at catching criminals, sniffing out drugs, and even locating lost hikers. But did you know that their noses are also unique, just like...
Whiskers help dogs see in the dark
Ever wonder how your dog sees in the dark?The answer is whiskers.Yep, those long hairs on your pup's face act as a sort of antennae, detecting changes in air currents that tell them what's around them.Dogs have evolved over time to rely more on their sense of smell than they...
Dog's sense of smell is at least 40x better than ours!
If you thought your dog's sense of smell was good, think again.Dogs have a sense of smell that is at least 40x better than ours! That's right: dogs can smell in parts per trillion, while we can only detect odors in parts per billion.Dogs have 60 times more olfactory receptors...