Every year, August 26 marks National Dog Day, also called International Dog Day in various nations. The annual celebration on August 26 aims to boost understanding of the difficulty of loyal animals and promote their adoption.
In 2004, the United States established National Dog Day by Colleen Page, a fellow lifestyle specialist and animal rescue advocate.
Whether you have a short or a big dog, some facts about dogs you may not know.
The list could go on, but here are some of our top picks.
Smell Diseases
With their flawless sense of smell, Dogs can sniff out diseases in humans.
Born Blind and Deaf
Puppies are born blind and deaf. After two weeks, they open their eyes and answer to sounds.
Frito feet
Some dog owners may notice a soft odour of corn chips or popcorn on their friends. This state is known as “Frito feet.” It happens when sweat and bacteria gather in the soles.
Three Eyelids
In addition to an upper and lower lid, a dog has three eyelids, they maintain a “nictitating membrane” at the edge of each eye, which helps to remove dust and mucus from the corner.
Barkless Dogs
Different from most dogs, Basenjis, a breed of hunting dog, produces sounds that possess yodels and whines. The breed has been named as the ‘barkless’ dog.
18 muscles per ear
Unlike human beings, who have six muscles per ear, Dogs have around 18 muscles.
