Archive for the 'Dog Facts' Category
The Truth About Dogs With Black Tongues
June 2nd, 2009“He must have some Chow Chow in him.” - If you’re the owner of a dog with a tongue that happens to be be-speckled with black or dark purple spots, I’m betting you wish you had a dollar for every time you’ve heard that phrase. So, is it true? Is every dog with [...]
Dog Fact: Guide Dog Aided Blind Man In Hiking The Appalachian Trail
May 16th, 2009In 1990 Bill Irwin and his seeing eye dog, a German Shepherd named Orient, hiked the 2168 miles of the Appalachian Trail in 8 months. This amazing feat earned the pair the nickname ” The Orient Express”. It is believed that Irwin is the first blind person to have ever completed the entire thru-hike. [...]
Dog Fact: Noseprints!
May 13th, 2009The pattern of a dog’s noseprint is as unique as a human fingerprint.
Yep, even as your dog grows from puppy to adult, the lines of his nose print would be able to identify him! One company has decided to use noseprints as an alternative to micro-chipping.
Photo by Mark Watson (kalimistuk)
Dog Facts: Descendents Of Spacedogs Roamed The White House
May 6th, 2009As the Cold War raged, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev sent a gift to young Caroline Kennedy in the form of a small mixed breed dog named Pushinka. Pushinka was a pup of Strelka, who was one of 2 of the first dogs sent into space that returned to earth alive (her predecessor, Laika, did [...]
Dog Fact: Dogs ARE Part Of The Family
April 29th, 2009The numbers don’t lie - about 70% of owners include their pet’s name when sending cards for holidays. 58% of owners include their pets alongside their family in their holiday photos! Dogs ARE part of the family!
Photo by kasiaeryn
