25 Fun Dog Facts

Dogs have a sense of time. They can notice the difference between one hour and five and anticipate future events, like regular walk times.

Their sense of smell is at least 40x better than humans. Some breeds have over 300 million olfactory receptors, compared to a human's 6 million.

Dogs can hear 4 times the distance of humans. They also have a wider frequency range, allowing them to hear higher pitched noises.

The Basenji dog doesn't bark; it yodels. This breed makes unique sounds due to the shape of its larynx.

A Greyhound is the fastest dog breed, capable of running up to 45 miles per hour.

The Newfoundland breed has webbed feet and is an excellent swimmer. These dogs were originally bred to help haul nets for fishermen and rescue people at risk of drowning.

Dogs have three eyelids. The third lid, called the nictitating membrane or "haw," keeps the eye lubricated and protected.

A dog's nose print is unique, much like a human's fingerprint, and can be used to identify them.

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