FUN FACTS ABOUT DOGS

FUN FACTS ABOUT DOGS

Before the dawn of civilization, humans have always formed a bond with some animals. Man becomes a care provider for these animals, either intentionally or unintentionally. You can be walking along a path where you stumble upon a puppy. It looks too cute to leave behind, so you pick it up and take it home. You begin to feed it, play with it, and even name it.

Dogs are among the most common pets of man. It is quite a contrast because they seem aggressive, but they are gentle, loyal, and tamable. The dog has been a companion for man since the early days.

The man usually goes hunting with their dog, and there is a relationship that develops between them. The man has faith in his dog to lead him back home when he takes a wrong turn. The bond between the man and dog is most exciting and wonderful.

Some people go as far as to say their dog is their best friend because they trust it, and it does them. The death of a dog usually brings a feeling of sadness to the owner or family. Ever wondered why dogs are so amazing? You would be pleasantly surprised at what you will learn. Let us look at some fun facts about dogs.

DOGS HAVE A BRILLIANT SENSE OF SMELL

Dogs have a sense of smell that is about 10,000 times better than humans. The specific breed of dog also plays a significant role in determining the range and sensitivity of the nostrils. The cause of this heightened olfactory perception is due to the anatomy of the olfactory lobes to the nostrils. Dogs have over 200 Million olfactory receptors, while humans have about 5 million receptors. Dogs can smell familiar people up to 20km afar.

FASTEST DOG BREEDS

Dogs have always been known to chase people they are not familiar with. There is a game where people bet on dogs to win races, after appropriate training, of course. The world’s fastest dog breed is the Greyhound. The Greyhound can run about 72km per