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15 million years ago, there was an animal called Tomarctus, and it is believed that all dogs are descended from this ancient animal.
People in the Stone Age tamed dogs to help them track and kill game.
Over 8,000 years ago the ancient Egyptians raised Saluki hunting dogs which is the oldest known breed of dog.
Cerebus guarded the gates to the underworld—Cerebus was the three-headed dog of ancient Greek mythology.
Argos, who was Ulysses’ hunting dog, was the only one to recognize his master when he returned disguised as a beggar after 20 years.
The only dog that can not bark is the Basenji, an African Wolf Dog.
The smallest dog breed is the Chihuahua.
Irish Wolfhounds are the largest dog breed.
St. Bernard’s are the heaviest dog breeds.
People can hear up to about 25 yards away, while most dogs can hear sounds up to 250 yards away.
Dogs can hear sound waves that vibrate at frequencies of more than 30,000 times per second while humans can detect sounds at only 20,000 times per second.
Dogs are color blind and can not see as well as humans. They see things by their movement first, brightness second and shape third.
Human hears beat on average between 70 and 80 times a minute. Dog’s hearts beat between 70 and 120 times per minute.
Gestation (pregnancy) period for dogs is 60 days.
Dog breeds that tend to work in the water have webbed feet. These include the Newfoundland, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Labrador Retriever and Poodle.
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