AWESOME Things You Didn’t Know About Dogs. Who Would’ve Thought?

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But tiny dogs, like Chihuahuas, can hear sounds in higher ranges than big dogs.

Disclaimer: I love dogs. There, I said it. It’s out there in the open, and we can all move on, right? Nope ;)

Here are my 22 favorite things about dogs. From super eating abilities to the guiltiest faces you’ll ever see, I promise you’ll love them. And love your furry little child a little more in the process.

Labrador retrievers are the most popular dogs on the planet. And the most guilty.

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Dog urine can corrode metals. In fact, several lampposts in Croatia actually collapsed because so many dogs were peeing on them.

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Dogs have 18 separate muscles to independently control each ear.

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Why a wet nose? Dogs detect scent by absorbing the water droplets that carry smells.

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Your dog’s earliest ancestor is the Miacis, a small weasel-like creature which lived 40 million years ago. Dogs share this ancestor with wolves, raccoons and bears.

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Like small dogs? Some Pekingese dogs were bred soley to fit in women’s sleeves.

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Square-headed dogs (like St. Bernards) can hear subsonic sounds better than dogs with narrow heads (like Spaniels).

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Dogs can hear, smell, and even taste a storm long before a weatherman. So don’t worry about watching The Weather Channel next hurricane season.

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Male dogs lift their legs when they pee as a sign of dominance.

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Puppies are born blind, deaf, and toothless.

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When dogs dig after pooing, they’re not burying anything – they’re marking their territory using scent glands in their paws.

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A dog’s nose is exactly like a human fingerprint. Seriously, it can be used to prove identity. Good luck sticking a dog’s face in some ink without making the mother of all messes, though.

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The first sense puppies learn is touch.

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But! They don’t really enjoy hugging. In the canine world, putting your limb over another animals signifies dominance.

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Dogs form their tongues into a mini cup to drink. They don’t lick the water!

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Beagles are the noisiest dogs.

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Akita Inus are the most badly behaved dogs around – owning one could even negatively affect your home insurance.

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Wish your little guy went to the bathroom faster? Check this out. Guide dogs poo on command!

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Border Collies and Poodles are thought to be the most intelligent dogs.

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Afghan Hounds and Basenjis are thought to be the least intelligent.

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And… Huskies tell the worst jokes 😉

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OMG don’t you feel like buying a puppy now?! I already have two so I think I’ve hit my quota… well, maybe not!

Seriously, impress your friends with your super dog knowledge by sharing below.

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