“...It’s estimated there are over 525 million dogs on Earth today...
1. Dogs have lived with humans for at least 14,000 years.
...the first dogs are believed to be self-domesticated wolves, first attracted to early sites of human habitation...
The first identifiable dog breed dates from about 9,000 BC. It was probably a type of Greyhound dog used for hunting.
2. Dogs have been revered throughout history.
When a pet dog died in ancient Egypt, the owners...would have their dog mummified...Owners would also shave off their eyebrows as a sign of extreme grief...
Mayans kept dogs as pets...Dogs were said to conduct the souls of the dead across a watery expanse called Xibalba. When the soul arrived in this netherworld, a dog helped guide the deceased through challenges set out by the lords of Xibalba in order to reach paradise.
Dog breeds with sharp, pointed faces typically live longer on average than dogs with very flat faces, such as bulldogs & pugs. The breeding done to make a dog’s face flatter can lead to various health issues, including skin, eye & breathing problems as well as a poor ability to tolerate heat. The longer a dog’s nose is, the more effective it is for internal cooling.
4. Certain human foods can be toxic for dogs.
...many human foods should be avoided for dogs. system... chocolate, avocados, alcohol & anything with caffeine can be fatal for a dog.
5. Dogs have 10,000 to 100,000 times better smell than humans.
...Some dogs have been reported to smell dead bodies under water & natural gas deposits under 40 feet of dirt. They can even smell cancer in humans.
6. Dogs can read your mind.
...dogs are excellent at reading your body language...
Research out of the University of British Columbia has found the intelligence of dogs can rival a human child of 2 to 2.5 years of age. Dogs can understand 150 to 200 words, count up to 4 or 5, & intentionally deceive humans and other dogs to get treats.
8. Dogs can help you with your love life (if you’re a guy).
A 2015 study found that women were more than twice as likely as men to say they were attracted to someone because he had a pet, especially a dog...
9. Touch is the first sense a puppy develops.
When a puppy is born, the first thing their mother does is clean them. This touches all the nerve endings in the puppy’s body & gets the blood flowing. From these tender beginnings, touch becomes part of socialization for dogs that promotes bonds between friends & family members...
...dogs only have sweat glands in between their foot pads. Dogs rely primarily on panting with their mouths open instead of sweating to cool themselves. Moisture on their tongues evaporates & cools their overall body temperature...”
Zoe Blarowski
Feb. 18, 2017
care2.com
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