Dog noses are wet to absorb scent chemicals. Special mucus aids absorption; licking helps identify smells. Vetstreet explains why dogs' noses are wet.
Newfoundlands: ultimate lifeguards with water-resistant coats, webbed feet. Bred for rescue and fishing assistance. Some "rescue" owners while swimming!
3 dogs survived Titanic sinking: Pomeranian puppy mistaken for a baby, another Pomeranian, and a Pekingese. First-class passengers rescued them. Titanic's furry survivors!
Bloodhounds' exceptional sense of smell accepted as court evidence. They can track scents 300+ hours old, covering 130+ miles. Mind-blowing abilities!
World's tallest dog ever: Great Dane named Zeus. Guinness World Record holder at 44 inches tall on October 4th, 2011.
Greyhound outraces Cheetah in long distance races. Can maintain 35mph for 7 miles, says Psychology Today.
Saluki: oldest dog breed, dating to 329BC. Royal pets in Ancient Egypt. Carvings in Southern Iraq resemble Saluki from 7000BC.
Dogs have three eyelids: upper, lower, and the protective 'haw' or nictitating membrane. iHeartDogs explains its role in eye protection and lubrication.
African Hunting Dog: World's Best Land Hunter. Success rate of 50-70% in hunts, holding Guinness World Record.
Chow Chow & Shar-Pei: Only breeds with fully black tongues. Cause of black tongues remains unknown.
Dalmatians: 30% one ear deaf, 5% both ears. Extreme piebald gene causes white coat, blue eyes. Larger dark patches reduce deafness risk, says UFAW.