5 Surprising Facts About Dogs

January 29, 2025

Dogs have an incredible sense of smell that allows them to detect individual scents from miles away.

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Super Sniffers

Some even get trained to detect medical conditions like low blood sugar or seizures.

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Just like human fingerprints, every dog has a unique nose print.

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Unique Nose Prints

Some research studies and organizations even use them for identification purposes.

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Certain dog breeds, like Greyhounds, are so fast that they can outrun a cheetah in short sprints.

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Incredible Speed

They can reach speeds of up to 45 mph over a 7-mile stretch.

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Around 20 minutes into REM sleep, dogs generally begin to dream.

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Dreamers

You’ll often see their legs twitch or paws move, mimicking activities they do when awake.

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Dogs often favour one paw, similar to humans being right or left-handed.

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Either Right Or Left Pawed

You can find out which paw they prefer by offering them a toy or treat.

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