40 of The Best Dog Quotes of All Time

It has repeatedly been said that a dog is a man’s best friend. But there may be a lot you still don’t know about this adorable, well-loved animal. Here are some fun facts to help you get to know more about your furry friend.

Dogs Are Pretty Smart

Canines can identify 250+ words. They can also count from one to five, and can solve basic Math equations. The world’s smartest dog, Chaser the Border Collie, can recognize over a thousand words. But on average, dogs know 165 words or so.

A Variety of Dogs

To date, there are over 150 dog breeds. They are categorized into eight groups: the sporting dogs, hound dogs, working dogs, terrier dogs, toy dogs, non-sporting dogs, herding dogs, and miscellaneous dogs.

Doggie Stars

The role of Toto in The Wizard of Oz was played by Terry, a female Cairn Terrier. The model in the Taco Bell logo was Gidget, a female Chihuahua.

Think Like a Two-Year Old

On average, the intelligence of a dog is like that of a two-year old. If you think about it, that’s pretty smart. Dogs can do basic counting and comprehend a language. Of course, like any two-year-old, dogs enjoy playing, running around, and making a mess, especially when eating.

Service Dogs on Command

As part of their rigid and unique training, service dogs are taught to do their business on command.

Dalmatian’s Hearing Problem

About 30 percent of Dalmatians around the world are deaf in at least one ear. The hearing condition is a result of a genetic predisposition found in their breed.

Stray Dog in Space

In 1957, Laika, a Russian stray dog, became the very first mammal to orbit the earth.

Dreaming Doggies

Dogs that twitch while sleeping at night are said to be dreaming. Dogs and humans have similar type of slow wave sleep as well as rapid eye movement. In the REM stage, dogs can actually dream.

Family Planning?

If a female dog isn’t neutered or spayed, she and her mate, along with their offspring, can produce over 67,000 canines in just six years.

The Faves

The top favorite dog breeds in America are: golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, beagles, German shepherds, and dachshunds. On the other hand, the top dog breeds that bark are mostly terriers, specifically: Cairn terriers, miniature schnauzers, fox terriers, Yorkshire terriers, and West Highland white terriers.

Nap Time!

On average and during their body growth phase, puppies sleep for 18 to 20 hours a day. Tired pups are also notoriously cranky, much like toddlers. A nap can calm down a fussy puppy.

Dog Urine Kills Grass

The nitrogen in a canine’s urine kills grass. It causes the lawn to burn, particularly if it's fertilized. Also, dog urine says a lot about the animal. It acts as a messenger for other dogs. Just by the scent of the urine alone, dogs can identify the canine’s age, sex, and mood.

Night Visions

The eyes of canines have a unique membrane referred as the tapetum lucidum. This is what enables dogs to see in the dark.

Sixth Sense

Based on several studies, 67 percent of dog owners report that their furry friend acts differently right before a storm. Also, 43 percent say their dog behaved oddly just when something bad is about to happen. Some reports even claim that dogs can sense health conditions, particularly cancer.

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A Long Life

On average, a dog lives between 10 and 14 years. Also, smaller breeds tend to live longer than larger ones.

Special Smelling Powers

It’s a known fact that dogs have superior smelling powers compared to humans. In fact, canines can smell about a thousand times better than people.

Snuggle Buddy

A recent survey shows that 45 percent of dog owners say their dogs sleep with them on their bed.

Paws Sweat

A canine’s sweat glands are located between the paws. When they sweat, their feet will smell like corn chips, which is completely normal.

Like a Fingerprint

If humans have fingerprints as their unique identifier, dogs have their noses. The nose print of each dog is unique. In fact, the ridges and creases on their nose are incredibly distinct that they can be identified using their nose print.

Smell over Taste

Canines have less taste buds than humans. They only have 1700+ on their tongues whereas humans have 9000+. However, their sense of smell makes up for their “lacking” taste buds. Dogs’ noses have around 200 million scent receptors. Humans only have 5 million. So, when a dog is given a bowl of food, he can usually determine its taste based on its smell.

Hump Day is More than Just for Reproduction

Dogs hump for various reasons and the most common is arousal. But they also hump when they’re excited to play. At times, humping is also a sign of frustration.

Now, here are some beautiful dog quotes to make your day a lot brighter!

40 Beautiful Dog Quotes