Facts about puppies
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- Puppies love to play hide and seek
. Hide and call his name so he will try to find you.
- Puppies are gaining up to half of your adult weight in the first 4 - 5 months
. However, it takes them a year or more to gain the other half of their weight.
- Puppies sleep 18-20 hours
per day during the rapid growth phase.
- Puppies have 28 teeth
, and in adults - 42 teeth.
- The most suitable age to take a puppy home
- between 6-12 months.
- Newborn puppies have heat sensors on their noses that allow them to find their mother when their eyes and ears are closed.
- The average number of puppies in a litter is about five.
- Puppies are born blind, deaf and without teeth
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- Dalmatian puppies are born completely white and develop spots as they grow.
The average dog's intelligence level corresponds to the IQ of a two-year-old child
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According to the American Psychological Association, both babies and dogs can recognize up to 250 words and gestures.
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19 facts about dogs that explain their behavior
Facts about the characteristics and behavior of dogs
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like people with their mouths open, showing their teeth. In fact, this facial expression indicates a relaxed, submissive state.
, just like little children. If you have a restless dog, try putting him to sleep.
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, a feel-good hormone is produced in both humans and dogs.
- They eat meat, grains and vegetables.
in dogs.
, but their eyes do not have receptors for the color red. They see shades of black and white, as well as blue and yellow.
compared to 9,000 in humans.
including the eyelid, moisturizing and protecting the eye.
, they don't like loneliness.
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to keep warm and protect vital organs.
than that of a person.
and other diseases in humans.
in dogs it ranges from 38.3 - 39 degrees Celsius.
than people.
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It is poisonous to them and can even be fatal.
and they can also donate their blood to other dogs.
Interesting scientific information
Information about dogs from scientists is also full of variety. As already mentioned, experts have been studying these animals for many years. What exactly we found out is described below.
Origin
The dog was originally a wild animal. The remains of ancient dogs were found in Siberia, also in the Altai Mountains. There are two main theories about how animals were domesticated.
In the first case, it is generally accepted that wild dogs were specially tamed to help people hunt. It later turned out that the animal is also an excellent companion. According to the second version, no one specifically tamed the dogs. Wild dogs or wolves simply approached human settlements to feast on the remains of the caught prey.
Important! Today, wild dogs such as dingoes still exist. This dog lives on the mainland of Australia. In addition, there are a large number of canids: wolf, jackal, hyena.
Wild dog dingo
Properties of the organism
Dog hearing is much more developed than human hearing. A pet can distinguish sounds with a frequency of 40 kHz (ultrasound). The animal can distinguish music well and also detect the slightest dissonance.
The nose is also incredibly developed. With its help, the pet can distinguish food, search for objects, orient in space and sense danger. The moisture on the earlobe allows you to capture the most subtle odors.
The tongue is used to regulate body temperature. When an animal is in danger of overheating, it immediately sticks it out and begins to actively breathe.
Intelligence
Animal intelligence is quite well developed. They can count to five (if taught) and can do basic math calculations. The intelligence of an adult dog is approximately equal to the development of a 5-year-old child.
Living side by side with humans, pets learn a lot, for example, to cross the road in the right place. Moreover, they can navigate traffic signals. Although this is more about observing people's behavior.
Facts about dog breeds
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appeared in Egypt around 329 AD. BC.
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dogs were domesticated between about 9,000 and 34,000 years ago.
: Miniature Schnauzers, Cairn Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers, Fox Terriers and West Highland White Terriers.
because they shed less than other breeds.
dogs, which promote the recovery of adults and children by visiting hospitals, schools and nursing homes, are different from
companion dogs
, which help the disabled.
water-repellent coat and webbed feet.
are born with a pink tongue, but it turns blue-black between 8 and 10 weeks of age.
Can withstand temperatures below 70 degrees below zero.
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is the only dog breed with six toes on each paw.
are born with soft spots in the skull, just like children.
bred to fight badgers.
were named after the state in northwestern Mexico where they were discovered.
served as mountain rescue dogs for many years. One of the most successful St. Bernards named Barry saved 40 people during his service.
often work in the police, thanks to their intelligence, desire to explore the environment, courage, dexterity and loyalty.
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can't swim.
in many countries they are used as bloodhounds due to their acute sense of smell. They can highlight a specific odor or recognize several odors at the same time.
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Perhaps breeders, dog handlers and veterinarians really know everything about dogs, but for ordinary owners and especially people far from the topic, dogs remain terra incognita.
But it’s absolutely in vain! Seemingly banal, four-legged friends hide so many secrets of the universe that it’s time to be surprised and admired! We will reveal a few of them, lifting only the edge of a huge veil of mystery... A mystery that, although it lives next to us, but which still remains so distant and unknown.
Facts about the very best among dogs
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dogs can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h.
The most popular dog in the world is the bulldog.
- St. Bernard, its weight can reach up to 120 kg.
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dogs.
, the length of each of which is 34 cm.
on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
dogs.
— A Tibetan mastiff named “Big Splash” was sold in China for $1.6 million.
in the world.
Of those documented, 24 puppies were born by caesarean section from a Neapolitan mastiff named Tia.
in the world lived to be 29 years and 5 months.
which is difficult to train.
dogs, and is an excellent choice for people with allergies. They don't shed as much and rarely smell.
dogs.
dog breed in the world. It is believed that only 350 of this breed remain.
Why are dogs so happy when they meet us?
When you return home at the end of the day, even an hour or two later, your dog will most likely be in seventh heaven. Always! Always! Always! A dog's violent reaction to the return of its owner is one of the many reasons why we love them so much. But why are they so happy about the arrival of their owners?
This reaction is determined by three main factors, say the authors of the io9 website. When studying brain scans of dogs that were presented with different smells, dog behavior researchers noticed that the smell of a familiar person activated the reward center in their brains in a way that none of the presented smells did. This suggested that the pets not only distinguish between people and other dogs, but also genuinely enjoy spending time with their owners.
Another study used a cognitive experiment designed to observe children who saw their mothers after their absence, to analyze the dogs' reactions to meeting their owners after separation. This study found that the reactions of children and dogs are very similar. We must not forget that dogs are social animals that do not like to be left alone. For them, our return is a salvation from loneliness and boredom. And if you add up all the factors, it becomes quite clear why dogs are so happy when they see their beloved owners.
