Fun dog facts

Dogs are man’s best friend and have many qualities that amaze us. Here are some fun facts about dogs that may surprise you.

Dogs can see colors even though their eyesight is weaker than that of humans. This means they can perceive and prefer color when choosing their favorite toy or treat.
Dogs have very good memories and can understand up to 250 words. They also remember events that happened up to five years ago.
Dogs are able to recognize faces and tell people apart in groups of people. You tend to recognize familiar people immediately – especially friends and family members.
Dogs have a very keen sense of smell – their nostrils are 50 times larger than humans. They can smell scents incredibly far, and often use this talent to explore unfamiliar situations. Their superior squirrels also help them track down wildlife in the forest and find well-hidden treats.
Although dogs spend most of their time asleep, they are actually able to go twice as long without sleep as humans.
Dogs can run up to 200 steps per second! This is even faster than a human.
Dogs can bark loudly up to 120 decibels! That’s as loud as a Ferrari stepping onto the starting block!
A study at UCSD claims that your dog can genuinely get jealous when they see you display affection for another creature.
When your dog is carefully choosing the perfect place to do his business, it is because they prefer to go poop in alignment with the Earth’s magnetic field.
A dog’s nose print is unique, much like a human’s fingerprint.

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