Interesting Dog Facts

Many foot disorders in dogs are related to long toenails.  Check your dog's nails once a month and trim when necessary, avoiding the vein.

Sadly, statistics indicate that eight million pets lose their lives in animal shelters each year due to overpopulation.

More than five million puppies are born every year in the United States.

In America, about one family in three owns a dog.

The normal body temperature for a dog is 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Though neutering has no effect on the overall personality, male dogs tend to display less aggression, and territorial behavior when they are neutered.  They are also less likely to contract urogenital diseases.

If your dog has bad breath, he may need his teeth cleaned.

The Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, and the 4-H Club all offer merit badges in dog care.

NEVER punish a puppy for chewing.....  just be sure to provide the appropriate objects.  Puppies need to chew to stimulate the loss of their baby teeth and to help place their permanent teeth.

Bassets are pack animals by nature. They need closeness, touching, and petting to be content and happy.

Dogs are able to see much better in dim light than humans are.   This is due to the tapetum lucidum, a light-reflecting layer behind the retina.   Because it functions like a mirror, it also accounts for the strange shine or glow in a dog's eyes at night.