Most breeds of dogs possess four toes on each paw, totaling up to 16 toes! However, dogs can have another type of toe, a dewclaw. Some of them have 18 claws, while others can go as high as 22! They are located higher up on the leg, sort of like a thumb. They appear on their […]
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The dog skeleton has 13 ribs. As well as ribs, dog also have 13 vertebrae where the ribs are attached to. Skeletally, dogs are different and distinct from all other canids, except the wolf-like ones. The difference in size and proportion varies greatly between breeds. Compared to the wolf, domestic dogs show greatest variation when it […]
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Both male and female dogs have nipples, much like humans. In fact, they have between 8 to 10 nipples. Since female dogs have nipples for obvious reasons, you may wonder “Why do male dogs have nipples?”. Well, many male mammals, including humans, have nipples. Scientist believe that the reason for that is natural genetic selection. […]
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Dogs have three eyelids. All dogs are born naturally with three eyelids. That third eyelid is called “the nictitating membrane” or “haw”. They are the same in different breeds and sizes of dogs, however the pigmentation varies from breed to breed. Some can be cloudy while others can be very clear. When the haw closes, the […]
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One dog year equals to, about, 7 human years. However, calculating dog years, in comparison to human years, is not so simple. Dogs mature much more quickly than humans in the early portion of their lives. Consequentially, their first year on the planet evens out to about 15 human years. In this little formula, size and […]
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Dogs have somewhere between 319 and 321 bones in their bodies. To put it into perspective, humans have 206 bones in their bodies. The tail is, really, the main factor when it comes to the number of bones in a dog’s body. Dogs with longer tails will have a few more bones than dogs with […]
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In general, dogs live around 10-13 years. Their lifespan can vary depending on many different factors, such as: breed and size. Smaller dogs tend to live longer lives and become slow and lethargic (10-15 years), while larger dogs become slow and age quicker (7-10 years). When talking about canine lifespan, we often refer to “dog years”. […]
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The general rule of thumb is that dogs can hold in their pee for 6-8 hours, or in extreme cases, 10-15 hours straight. However, this is not something that should become common practice because it can lead to long-term health issues. The timeframe also depends on the dog’s age, size, breed and training. Usually, a puppy […]
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Dogs can survive up to three days without water, much like humans. However, there is a stark difference between “surviving” and maintaining good health. If a dog goes three days without hydration, it will be in very poor health and will require immediate medical attention as well as hydration. Dogs’ bodies are made up of 80% […]
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Generally, dogs have to pee somewhere around 3-5 times a day, or 6-8 hours. However, this differentiates when it comes to the dog’s age, breed, size, diet, level of training and other health-related factors. Veterinarians recommend taking your dog out to pee every 6-8 hours in order to prevent any unfortunate indoor “accidents”. Usually, puppies pee […]
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