8 Unbelievable Facts You Never Knew About Your Pooch

Here are 8 amazing facts you never knew about man's best friend:

1. The "smell" center of a dog's brain is 40 times larger than Human's

Dogs can smell way better than humans. Their noses have millions more scent receptors than us- E.g, the nose of human averages 5 million while a Dachshund's has 125 million. Making better in sniffing out drugs, dead bodies, bed bugs, explosives, and more.

1. Fingerprint-like Nose

A dog's nose is just like a the human fingerprint, with each having a unique pattern of ridges and creases.

1. Dogs dream like humans

If you've ever noticed your dog twitching in her sleep, this probably means she's dreaming. Researchers
found that dogs have similar sleep patterns and brain activity as humans, and that small breeds tend to dream more than large ones. Psychology Today suggests they're probably imagining familiar activities like playing outside or chasing their tail.

1. Dogs are as smart as a two-year-old baby

According to canine researcher and author Stanley Coren, your toddler and dog are about on par when it comes to brains. He also explained that dogs can count, understand over 150 words, and even trick people or other dogs to get treats. Intelligence varies based on breed. Border collies are the smartest of dogs.

1. Tail wagging has its own interpretation

If your dog excitedly wags their tail, it means they're happy to see you, right? Not necessarily. According to
Discovery.com , dogs wag their tails to the right when they're happy and to the left when they're afraid. Wagging low means they're insecure; and rapid tail wagging accompanied by tense muscles or dilated pupils can signal aggression.

1. A dog's unique smell is secreted in its glands

The scent glands are located in their backsides. Dogs are notorious for sniffing one another there, but it's how they identify others and also what they use to mark their territory.

1. "Dog breath" is actually sign of bad health

You might expect your dog's mouth to smell like, well, dog. But persistent bad breath can actually be a sign of dental disease or other health problems. have your dog's teeth examined by a veterinarian every year.

1. Puppies are born blind and deaf

Newborn dogs are still developing, so their ear canals and eyes are still closed. Most puppies open their eyes and respond to noises after about two weeks.

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