News & Blogs for Dogs

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Puppies sleep 15-20 hours per day! Although it seems like they are fireballs of energy, they do in fact sleep most of the day as they are growing. Sleep is key to healthy development, just like babies. While a puppy sleeps there nervous system, immune system, brain and muscles are developing. It is exhausting being a puppy! 

Source (Image): Dogs-aholic 

The Bloodhound!

Fun Fact: This wonderful breed has incredible tracking skills! They are able to pick up a scent from only one or two skin cells left behind. While doing so, they are virtually silent! The bloodhound is a stealth tracking animal, they want to ensure that their target does not know they are coming. Their super keen sense of smell is also a helpful tool, some researchers have estimated that the nose of a bloodhound is made up of 230 million olfactory scent receptors, this is 40 times greater than the number in humans.

Source (Image): American Bloodhound Club

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In the 1930's the first guide dogs for the visually impaired were trained in Germany. They were used to provide assistance for veterans blinded in World War I. The German Shepherd was used as they are protective and have a strong sense of loyalty to their owners. The first four dogs trained were named Flash, Judy, Meta, and Folly. 

Source: Wikipedia 

Newsfoundland Dog 

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The Newsfoundland dog has a water resistant coat and webbed feet like a duck! The breeds original purpose was to haul nets for fisherman and act as a lifeguard to people who were at risk of drowning! They are known for their muscular build and impressive swimming abilites. Giant, calm, strong and beautiful. 

Source (Images): Pets4Homes

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The fastest dog in the world is the Greyhound! That is why Greyhound racing is such a popular sport in certain parts of the world. They can run up to 45 mph, the average dog speed is 19 mph. What makes this possible is the combination of long and powerful legs, deep chest, slim build and flexible spine.

Source (Image): Library dogs

Have you ever wondered why/how Huskies are able to withstand freezing cold weather?  (as cold as -60 degrees F)

1. They have a thick, double layer coat
2. They have fur between their toes that keeps the paw from freezing
3. Their clawed paw helps them grip on the ice
4. They have a thick layer of hair in front of their ears that protect the ear canal from freezing
5. They have a bushy and long tail that will curl around their body when they lie down to sleep
6. They are able to change their metabolisms
7. They will dig holes to sit in to protect themselves from the wind