DOG FACTS

It costs an average of $5,000 to raise a dog to ten years old.

There are almost 60 million dogs in the United States.

Irish Wolfhound dogs have a short lifespan and live about 7-8 years.

In the United States, every year about 15 people die from dog bites.

In 2002, dogs have killed more people in the U.S. than the Great White shark has killed in the past 100 years.

If you were to remove the scent receptors from a dog's nose and lay them out flat, they would cover an area greater than the dog itself.

Dogs can be trained to detect an upcoming epileptic seizure.

Dalmatian puppies do not have any spots on them when they are born. They actually develop them as they get older.

Border collies are the most intelligent breed of dog.

Bloodhounds have been used since the 1600's for tracking criminals.

Approximately 87% of dog owners say that when they watch T.V. their dog curls up beside them or at their feet.

An average city dog lives approximately three years longer than an average country dog.

There is a doggy disco held in Italy every year where owners can dance with their dogs.

The largest dog in the world is the Irish Wolfhound.

The dumbest dog in the world is the Afghan Hounds.

The dog with the largest ears in the world is a Basset Hound named Mr. Jeffries. The dog's ears are 11.5 inches longs, and are insured for $47,800.

The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.

Pixie, a Siberian Husky, gave birth to 7 puppies, one of which was bright green.

Nose prints are used to identify dogs, much like humans use fingerprints.

All dogs are the descendant of the wolf. These wolves lived in eastern Asia about 15,000 years ago.

About 30% of American admit to talking to their dogs or leaving messages on their answering machines for their dogs while they are away.

A dog by the name of Laika was launched into space aboard the Russian spacecraft.

Dogs can't see colors. They're color blind.

Dogs sweat only through their tongues.

Dogs and cats, like humans, are either right or left handed... or is that paws?!

The fastest dog, the greyhound, can reach speeds of upto 41.7 miles per hour.