It costs
an average of $5,000 to raise a dog to ten years old.

There are almost 60 million
dogs in the United States.

Irish Wolfhound dogs have a
short lifespan and live about 7-8 years.

In the United States, every
year about 15 people die from dog bites.

In 2002, dogs have killed more
people in the U.S. than the Great White shark has killed
in the past 100 years.

If you were to remove the scent
receptors from a dog's nose and lay them out flat, they
would cover an area greater than the dog itself.

Dogs can be trained to detect
an upcoming epileptic seizure.

Dalmatian puppies do not have
any spots on them when they are born. They actually develop
them as they get older.

Border collies are the most
intelligent breed of dog.

Bloodhounds have been used
since the 1600's for tracking criminals.
Approximately 87% of dog owners
say that when they watch T.V. their dog curls up beside
them or at their feet.

An average city dog lives approximately
three years longer than an average country dog.

There is a doggy disco held
in Italy every year where owners can dance with their
dogs.

The largest dog in the world
is the Irish Wolfhound.

The dumbest dog in the world
is the Afghan Hounds.
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