Read 22 interesting facts about dogs There are hundreds of dog species in the world and even more mixed breeds. Each dog has its own unique traits and personality. But one thing is for sure - dogs are fascinating creatures. We bring you some interesting facts about these animals. 1. Newfoundland has waterproof fur and swimming skin on its feet. This species was bred to help fishermen and to save people from drowning. 2. Three dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic: two Pomeranians and a Pekingese. 3. Rumor has it that at the end of the Beatles song "A day in the life" Paul McCartney recorded an ultrasonic whistle, which can only be heard by dogs, especially for his Collie. 4. Puppies have 28 teeth, and an adult dog 42. 5. Dogs hunt tails for several reasons: curiosity, exercise, illness, hunter instinct or because they have fleas. If your dog is constantly hunting for a tail, visit a veterinarian. 6. Dalmatian puppies are completely white when they are just born and only later start to get freckles. 7. Dogs can dream in the REM phase, when they often move their paws or twitch. 8. Dog eyes have a special membrane that allows them to see in the dark. 9. In large species of dogs the heart beats between 60 and 100 beats per minute, and in small species between 100 and 140. 10. Research has shown that 72% of owners believe their dog can predict the arrival of a storm. 11. Normal dog temperature is between 38 and 39 degrees Celsius. 12. Dogs sweat over the pads on their paws. 13. Dogs have three eyelids, an upper, lower and a third eyelid that maintains eye moisture. 14. A dog's nose secretes a thin layer of mucus that helps them absorb odors. When they lick their noses, they smell over their mouths. 15. Dogs have about 1,700 taste receptors, humans 9,000, and cats 473. 16. The sense of smell in dogs is 10,000 to as much as 100,000 times more pronounced than in humans. 17. The myth is that dogs only see black and white. In fact, dogs see blue, greenish-yellow and various shades of gray. 18. Dogs hear sound best at 8000 Hz, and humans around 2000 Hz. 19. Chow Chow species are known for their blue tongues, but they are actually born with a pink tongue. After 8 to 10 weeks, their tongue turns blue. 20. When dogs bury the ground after they have defecated, they do so to further mark the territory with the olfactory glands located on the paws. 21. Dogs curl up when they sleep due to an instinct that dates back to ancient times when they slept like that in order to maintain body heat and protect vital organs from predators. 22. Dogs breathe to cool off. A panting drop can make 300 to 400 breaths with very little effort. Normally a dog has between 30 and 40 breaths
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