Dog Facts
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More than three thousand years ago, Siberian Huskies were used to herd reindeer in Siberia.
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During the 19th century, traveling carriages were accompanied by Dalmatians that protected the travelers against highwaymen. Dalmatians also kept away animals that could frighten the horses.
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Britain played host to the world’s first dog show in 1859.
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Mosaics that show a warning to “Beware the Dog” were found on the doorsteps of homes in ancient cities of Rome.
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Rottweilers were used to hunt wild boars during the middle ages.
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In 1969, Lassie holds the distinction of being the first animal named into the Animal Hall of Fame.
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The Chihuahua is the world's smallest dog.
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The Irish Wolfhound is the world's largest dog.
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The St. Bernard is the world's heaviest dog. It can weigh more than two hundred fifty pounds.
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Greyhounds can accelerate up to more than 45 miles per hour in just a very quick time.
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Whippets are known to reach achieve a speed of 35 miles per hour.
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The oldest dog was 29 years and 5 months old when it died. The dog was a Queensland "Heeler" called Bluey. If you convert that to human years, Bluey would be more than a hundred and sixty years old.
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The Great Dane is considered as the world's tallest dog.
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Collies and Beagles are considered as the noisiest dogs while the quietest known dogs are the Basenji and Akbash breeds.
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Cisky Terriers are the world's rarest breed of dog.
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The Lundehune is a unique breed of dog because each foot has 6 toes and they have the unique ability to close their ears.
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The Border Collie is considered as the smartest among the different breeds of dogs followed closely by the Poodle , and then the Golden Ret
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The Afghan Hound is touted as the world's dumbest dog.
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German Shepherds have been recorded to bite more humans compared to other breeds of dogs.
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The oldest breed of dog are Greyhounds.
