Dog Facts

Dogs are fascinating animal that are often called men's best friend. Here are top ten of dog facts from around the web

10.‘Frito Feet’ is the name of the phenomenon in which the bacteria on a dog’s paws cause them to smell like corn chips. Because a pup’s feet are in constant contact with the ground, they pick up tons of microorganisms in their paws. When dogs cool off by sweating through the pads of their feet, the combo of moisture and bacteria releaces a nutty, popcorn-like aroma. Basically it’s dog B.O.
http://barkpost.com/fascinating-facts-about-dogs/

9. Apparently allowing your dog to wee on a lamp-post could be more dangerous than you think - because the acids in the urine can corrode the metal.

8. Smiling at your dog may make him feisty: dogs see your smile not as friendly body language, but detect your "bearing teeth" as a sign of aggression. 

http://www.animalplanet.com/pets/dog-facts/?fact_id=47106

7. Dogs can fall in love. It may sound far fetched but Paul Zak, a professor at Claremont Graduate University in California, found that a dog’s brain releases oxytocin - the love hormone - when it interacts with humans and dogs, just the same as a human brain does when we hug or kiss.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/dog-facts-10-amazing-things-3908754

6. Dogs suffer from jealousy and are just as likely to turn into a green eyed monster as humans, according to scientists in California. Researchers studied 36 dogs from 14 breeds and found that most were indifferent when their owners ignored them until the owners showered their attention on a stuffed dog. Then the pet pooches' behaviour changed dramatically, sparking snapping and snarling.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/dog-facts-10-amazing-things-3908754

5. Humans and dogs are the only two species known to seek visual clues from another's eyes. And dogs only do it with humans.

http://www.factslides.com/s-Dogs

4. The shape of a dog’s face suggests how long it will live. Dogs with sharp, pointed faces that look more like wolves typically live longer. Dogs with very flat faces, such as bulldogs, often have shorter lives.

http://facts.randomhistory.com/2009/02/15_dogs.html

3. Petting dogs is proven to lower blood pressure of dog owners

http://facts.randomhistory.com/2009/02/15_dogs.html

2. A person standing still 300 yards away is almost invisible to a dog. But a dog can easily identify its owner standing a mile away if the owner is waving his arms.

 http://facts.randomhistory.com/2009/02/15_dogs.html

1. The Yulin Dog Meat Festival, that is held in the south of China starting from June 21st celebrates the Summer Solstice by eating lychees and dog meat. Approximately 10,000 dogs are slaughtered during this festival

http://www.whatsonweibo.com/20-facts-about-dogs-dog-eating-in-china/