Fun facts about dogs
- Dogs are born deaf and blind.
- The nose of dogs can have up to 300 million olfactory receptors.
- The taste buds of dogs range from 1,700 to 2,000 compared to the nearly 10,000 taste buds that humans have.
- The intelligence of dogs is like that of a 2-year-old child.
Dogs can understand up to 250 words. - Dogs have a perception of time and can perceive time lapses of up to 4 hours.
- The oldest breed of dog is the Saluki, traces of these dogs have been found in Egyptian tombs.
- There are approximately 600 million dogs in the world, an estimated 400 million are stray dogs.
- Dogs can feel jealous when their owners are with other animals or people.
- Dogs do not see in black and white; they see in addition to these colors the ranges of gray and blue and yellow.
- The eyes of dog’s shine at night, and in the photos, due to a cloth or membrane that covers them, it is called Tapetum lucidum, which is what allows them to see at night.
- The dog's nose is wet, because that way it can better absorb aromatic chemicals from the environment.
- All dogs, regardless of their age, dream, although you should know that adult dogs have the most dreams.
- Dogs sleep on top to regulate their temperature and protect themselves from attacks.
- Without a doubt, dogs are amazing animals, and these are just a few fun facts about them.
- It is important to nurture your dog's curiosity to discover the world, as well as to nurture that great capacity it has to surprise, to nourish your canine friend with adequate food, water, and daily walks. Smell is very important for your pet’s development and balance, visits to the vet, when necessary, a dignified place and space for your faithful companion.
- There are many dogs in the world but for your dog "You are his world"
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