Ten fun facts about Dogs
Fact 1:
A dog's nose is not just used for smelling, but also to keep him cool.
Fact 2:
Humans have kept dogs as pets for over 12,000 years.
Fact 3:
Smaller breeds mature faster than larger breeds.
Fact 4: A dog's heart beats up to 120 times per minute.
Fact 5:A puppy is born blind, deaf and toothless.
Fact 6:The oldest reliable age recorded for a dog is 29 years.
Fact 7:The average dog lives 8 to 15 years.
Fact 8:Puppies sleep ninety percent of the day for their first few weeks.
Fact 9:The Chihuahua was named after the state in Mexico where they were discovered.
Fact 10:The basenji is the only dog that cannot bark.
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