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Bloodhound dogs have a keen sense of smell and have been used since the Middle Ages to track criminals.

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The largest breed of dog is the Irish Wolfhound.

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In 1969, Lassie was the first animal inducted into the Animal Hall of Fame.

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A dog's sense of smell is reduced by up to 40 percent when he's overheated and panting.

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The Labrador Retriever is the #1 favorite breed in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

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Dogs have a wet nose to help them absorb scents.

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The names of 77 ancient Egyptian dogs have been recorded. The names refer to color and character, such as Blackie, Ebony, Good Herdsman, Reliable, and Brave One.

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One unspayed female dog, her mate and their puppies can produce 67,000 puppies in six years.

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Many foot disorders in dogs are caused by long toenails.

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If you want a dog to see things in a green background the best color is blue.

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Dogs have no sense of time.

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'Frito Feet' is the name of the phenomenon in which the bacteria on a dog's paws cause them to smell like corn chips. Because a pup's feet are in constant contact with the ground, they pick up tons of microorganisms in their paws. When dogs cool off by sweating through the pads of their feet, the combo of moisture and bacteria releaces a nutty, popcorn-like aroma. Basically it's dog B.O.

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Seeing eye dogs pee and poo on command so that their owners can clean up after them. (The command is usually "Get busy!" and pups will pace back and forth until they do their business.) Male dogs are also trained to do their business without lifting their leg.

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Dachshunds were originally bred to fight badgers.

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There are an estimated 900 million dogs in the world.

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