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Fun facts about the dogs
- A dog’s nose has about 4 times as many scent cells as a cat’s and 14 times more than a human’s. That’s why dogs are often used to track down illegal drugs and missing persons. They can sniff out their dinner from any room in the house!
- With patience and understanding you can teach any old dog new tricks, depending on what you are trying to teach, or un-teach the dog, which is usually more difficult. Dogs can learn at any age, and like humans, it’s just old habits that are hard to break!
- Dogs see in color, but not the same way that we do. Veterinary ophthalmologists have found that dogs are similar to people with red/green color blindness, meaning they can see bluish and greenish shades but not reddish ones. To a dog, a bright orange ball on a grassy lawn appears as a light greenish ball in greenish grass. Go fetch!
- According to a recent survey, the most popular name for a dog is Max. Other popular names include Molly, Sam, Zach, and Maggie.
- An estimated 1 million dogs in the United States have been named the primary beneficiary in their owner's will.
- Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat through the pads of their feet.
- Every known dog, except the chow, has a pink tongue - a chow's tongue is black.
- Dogs can alert their owners of an epileptic seizure up to an hour before it occurs.
- Walt Disney's family dog was named Lady. She was a poodle.
- The dog was one of the first animals domesticated by humans.
- The heaviest dog ever weighed 319 pounds.
- The oldest dog ever died at age 29.
Cat Facts
- Fact of life, a cat will almost never meow at another cat. Cats use this sound for humans.
- Cats, unlike dogs, do not learn tricks to win your approval. Cats can be taught to perform tasks such as retrieving toys and jumping through hoops - but it may take patience and perseverance…and quite a few yummy treats for your feline.
- A cat uses its whiskers as feelers to determine if a space is too small to squeeze through.
- A cat can be either right-pawed or left-pawed.
- A cat can jump as much as 7 times its height.
- Cats cannot break a sweat because they have no sweat glands.
- A cat's brain is more similar to a human's brain than that of a dog.
- A cat sees about 6 times better than a human at night.
- A cat's tongue is scratchy because it's lined with papillae - tiny backwards hooks that help to hold prey in place.
- A fifteen year old cat has probably spent ten years of its life sleeping.
- A frightened cat can run at speeds of up to 31 mph, slightly faster than a human sprinter.
- All kittens are born with blue eyes.
- Ancient Egyptians believed worshiped cats were sacred animals.
- In Asia and England, a black cat is considered lucky.
- Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible.
- Cats can see color. Studies have shown that cats can distinguish between red and green; red and blue; red and gray; green and blue; green and gray; blue and gray; yellow and blue, and yellow and gray.
- Cats have a third eyelid that is rarely visible. If it can be seen, it could be an indication of ill health.
- Cats lack a true collarbone and can generally squeeze their bodies through any space they can get their heads through.
- You should talk to your cat often. Cats love to hear the sound of their own name and your voice.
- Cats, not dogs, are the most common pets in America.
- Human painkillers such acetaminophen (Tylenol) are toxic to cats.
- Chocolate is also poisonous to both cats and dogs.
- A female cat may have three to seven kittens every four months. This is why having your pets spayed and neutered is so important.
Pet Facts animals for kids
- Dogs can donate blood to other dogs and cats can donate blood to other cats.
- Studies have shown that people who own pets live longer, have less stress, and have fewer heart attacks.
- Over 50% of all pet owners would rather be stranded on a desert island with their pet, not another person.
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- In total there is said to be around 400 million dogs in the world.
- The domestic dog has been one of the most popular working and companion animals throughout human history.
- Dogs perform many useful tasks for humans including hunting, farm work and security as well as assisting those with disabilities such as the blind.
- Although experts often disagree, there is scientific evidence which shows that the domestication of dogs could have occurred more than 15,000 years ago.
- There are hundreds of different breeds of dogs.
- Examples of these breeds include: Bulldog, German Shepherd, Collie, Golden Retriever, St Bernard, Greyhound, Bloodhound, Chihuahua, Labrador, Great Dane, Rottweiler, Boxer and Cocker Spaniel.
- The most popular breed of dog in the world by registered ownership is the Labrador. With their gentle nature, obedience, intelligence and near limitless energy, Labradors make for excellent family pets and reliable workers. They often assist police and are a common choice as guide dogs.
- Dogs animals for kids have formed such a strong bond as pets, workers and companions to humans that they have earned the nickname "man's best friend".
- Humans help train various dog breeds to enter in competitions such as breed shows, agility and obedience contests, racing and sled pulling.
- Dog have superior hearing than humans, capable of hearing sounds at four times the distance.
- Dogs have a remarkable sense of smell, they are capable of differentiating odors in concentrations nearly 100 million times lower than humans can.
- The average life span for a dog is around 10 to 14 years.
- Those involved in dog breeding refer to males as ‘dogs’, females as ‘bitches’, dogs younger than a year old as ‘puppies’ and a group of offspring as a ‘litter’.
- Domestic dogs are omnivores, they feed on a variety of foods including grains, vegetables and meats
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