25 Amazing Facts About Dogs You Probably Didn't Know

25 Amazing Facts About Dogs You Probably Didn’t Know

Do you think you know everything there is to know about canines? Think again! Check out these 25 interesting facts you may have never heard

Dogs are the oldest domesticated animals. They have been living with humans for over 15,000 years.
A dog’s sense of smell is 1,000 times stronger than a human’s.
Dogs are capable of understanding over 250 words and gestures.
The average dog can run up to 19 miles per hour.
Lucca, a German Shepherd, served as a US Marine Corps military working dog in Iraq and Afghanistan. She completed over 400 missions and was awarded the Dickin Medal, the highest honor for military animals, for her service.
Frida, a Labrador Retriever, became famous for her work as a search and rescue dog following the 2017 earthquake in Mexico. She helped locate over 50 people and was hailed as a hero for her bravery.
Bretagne, a Golden Retriever, was a search and rescue dog who helped in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in New York City. She worked tirelessly for 10 days, searching for survivors in the rubble of the World Trade Center. She was the last surviving search and rescue dog from 9/11 and was honored with a statue at the Houston airport where she served.
Judy, an English Pointer, was a World War II military dog who served with the Royal Navy. She survived a torpedo attack on her ship and then helped save the lives of her fellow sailors when they were stranded on an island in the Pacific. She was taken prisoner by the Japanese and spent three years as a prisoner of war, but survived and was eventually honored with the PDSA Dickin Medal for her service.
Dogs have three eyelids. The third eyelid helps protect and moisten the eye.
Dogs are known to dream just like humans do. They also have rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is when most dreaming occurs.
The tallest dog on record was a Great Dane named Zeus, who measured 44 inches tall at the shoulder.
The smallest dog on record was a Yorkshire Terrier named Lucy, who stood just 2.5 inches tall at the shoulder.
In Japan, there is a belief that if you see a white dog on the way to work, you will have good luck that day.
A dog’s nose print is unique, much like a human’s fingerprint.
Dogs have a sense of time and can tell when their owners are due to return home.
The oldest dog on record was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey, who lived to be 29 years and 5 months old.
Dogs have a special organ in their noses called the Jacobson’s organ, which allows them to smell in stereo.
A dog’s hearing is four times better than a human’s.
Dogs can make over 100 different facial expressions.
Dogs have been known to perform heroic acts, such as pulling people from burning buildings and even warning their owners of impending disasters.
The longest recorded dog lifespan was that of an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey, who lived to be 29 years and 5 months old.
The dog with the highest recorded IQ is a Border Collie named Chaser, who knew the names of over 1,000 objects.
The oldest known breed of dog is the Saluki, which has been around for over 5,000 years.
Longest ears of a dog belong to a Bloodhound named Tigger. His ears measure 13.75 inches and 13.5 inches long.
The fastest dog in the world is the Greyhound, which can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour