Fun Facts

Fun Facts About Dogs!

  • The dog was one of the first animals domesticated by humans.
  • The world’s first dog show was held in Britain in 1859.
  • The smallest mature dog was a Yorkshire Terrier that was 2 1/2 inches high at its shoulder.
  • The tallest dog ever was a Great Dane who stood 41 inches high.
  • As of 1977 the American Kennel Club recognized 121 breeds of dog.
    Siberian Huskies have been used to herd reindeer in Siberia for 3000 years.
  • The Chihuahua is the smallest breed in the world.
  • Rin Tin Tin was the first American dog movie star and signed his own contracts for 22 movies with a pawprint.
  • Dogs do not have an appendix.
    An adult dog has 42 teeth.
  • George Washington had 36 foxhounds, and one was named Sweetlips.
  • Dalmation puppies are pure white at birth.
    The only sweat glands a dog has are between the paw pads.