Interesting Facts About Dogs

Have 1-3 eyelids

Although most dog owners are not aware of this, dogs actually have 3 eyelids. The third eyelid in dogs is called the haw. Haw provides protection and hydration to the eye.

2-Truly the most loyal friend

A visually impaired person in the USA crossed a 3.5-kilometer course thanks to his dog's guide dog. This is further proof that dogs are our most loyal friend.

3- Only dogs can hear that song

The song A Day in the Life by the legendary band The Beatles has a frequency that only dogs can hear. Paul McCartney, one of the members of the band, said in an interview in 2013 that they added a frequency that only dogs can hear to the end of this song.

4-Basenji dogs howl

The Basenji, a dog breed originating from Central Africa, sets itself apart from other dogs. Because basenjis don't bark, they howl instead. This dog breed is always ready to play and loves to move.

5-George Lucas was inspired by his dog in the characters

Star Wars director George Lucas created the Ewok characters in Return of the Jedi, inspired by his Brussels griffon dog.

6-Some dog breeds have black tongues

Chow chow and Shar Pei dogs have black tongues. However, experts do not yet know why these dog breeds have black tongues.

7-Saluki, the oldest dog breed in the world

Saluki dogs are thought to be the oldest dog breed in the world. The Saluki, which were used as royal dogs in 329 BC. His paintings were found in caves in Iraq in 7000 BC.

8-Dalmatians have hearing problems

30 percent of Dalmatians are born deaf in one ear. It's a genetic disease. The probability of Dalmatians being deaf in both ears is 5 percent. Experts suggest this is due to a gene responsible for their white fur and blue eyes. Dalmatians are born white and their spots enlarge as they get older.

9. Greyhounds can beat cheetahs

Cheetahs are said to be the fastest animal in the world. However, it seems that greyhounds have the speed to beat cheetahs in a long race. Greyhounds can run an 11 kilometer track at 55 kilometers per hour. Since cheetahs can't always keep their pace and slow down after a while, greyhounds are more likely to beat them in the race.

10-The tallest dog in the world

Known as the longest dog of all time, entered the Guinness Book of Records, the famous dog Zeus could reach 224 centimeters when he stood on his hind legs. Its height at shoulder level was 112 cm. Zeus died in 2014, just before he turned 6 years old.

11-Bloodhound's nose is infallible

A large and strong dog breed, the Bloodhound's nose smells so well that it can be used as evidence in court. Bloodhounds can track even a scent that has remained more than 300 hours ago and can follow it from 200 kilometers away. The Bloodhound breed got its current appearance in the United States and England in the 19th century.

12-The best lifesaver in the world

Newfoundland dogs are known to be an incredible lifesaver. These dogs, trained and bred by fishermen in their homeland, can move very actively in the water thanks to their webbed feet and special fur. They are known for being intelligent, brave, friendly, calm, reliable.

13-Miracle of the nose

Dogs' noses are as unique as human fingerprints. The reason it is wet is to be able to smell better. Dogs lick their noses to better sample the scent coming into their noses. Dogs' sense of smell is 100,000 times better than humans.

14. They can look at your face and understand your feelings.

Dogs have the intelligence of a 2-year-old. Also, dogs are the only animal species that can tell your mood from your face, just like humans.

15-Three dogs survived the Titanic disaster

Three dogs survived the Titanic disaster, which sank after hitting an iceberg south of New Foundland on April 15, 1912, killing 1513 people. According to the allegations; The dogs belonged to someone who was traveling in 1st class. To save the dogs, their owners wrapped them in blankets and made them look like babies. The breed of dogs was Pomeranian.