There are more than 150 dog breeds all over the world. But do you know that each dog has its own characteristics and personalities? Well, there are probably a lot of things you didn't know yet about these wonderful creatures and here are some of them:
1. Adult dogs have 42 teeth while puppies have 28.
2. Dogs curl up while they sleep to protect their vital organs and to keep themselves warm.
3. Dogs are chasing their tails for different reasons: predatory instinct, curiosity, exercise or they just simply have fleas. But if you notice your furry buddy excessively chases his tail then it's time to consult your vet.
4. Dalmatians are born pure white and eventually develop their spots as they grow older.
5. Canines put their limbs over other animals as a sign of dominance.
6. According to BarkPost, two stray dogs in Afghanistan save the lives of 50 American soldiers.
7. Service dogs are highly trained animals. When their leash is on, they automatically know that they are on duty. But when their owners take the harness off, they immediately become playful.
8. You can see a dog-shaped building in New Zealand.
9. Dogs normally have wet noses. But such wetness is essential for them because it allows them to quickly determine what direction a smell is coming from.
10. The most famous mountain rescue dog is a St Bernard named Barry, who saved 40 lives during the early 1800's.
11. Dogs do see in color, just not as vivid as human can see.
12. Almost all of the breeds of dogs have pink tongues while the chow-chow and shar-pei breeds have black tongues.
13. The top five favorite breeds in the U.S. are Golden retriever, German shepherd, Dachshund, Beagle and Labrador retriever.
14. Dogs actually do dreams. All the twitching and paw movements while they are asleep are clear signs that they are dreaming.
15. Dogs have a membrane called tapetum lucidum, which allows them to see in the dark.
Dogs are definitely unique and fun, loving creatures!
