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Dogs don't enjoy being hugged as much as humans and other primates. Canines interpret putting a limb over another animal as a sign of dominance.

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A couple presidential dogs were Golden Retrievers: "Liberty," the presidential dog of Gerald Ford, and "Victory," Ronald Reagan’s dog.

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Dogs are naturally submissive to any creature with a higher pack status.

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Hyenas aren't actually dogs. They are more closely related to cats.

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Dogs can understand up to 250 words and gestures.

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The breed of dog with the best sense of smell is the bloodhound.

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Dogs can be trained to detect cancer and alert their owner.

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Like human babies, Chihuahuas are born with a soft spot in their skull which closes with age.

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Dalmatian puppies are born completely white.

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The best dog to reportedly attract a date is the Golden Retriever. The worst is the Pit Bull.

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The most popular dog breed in Canada, U.S., and Great Britain is the Labrador retriever.

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Puppies can sleep 18 to 20 hours a day during that rapid body growth phase.

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In 1957, Laika became the first living being in space via an earth satellite and JFK’s terrier, Charlie, fathered 4 puppies with Laika’s daughter.

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The Golden Retriever, one of the most popular dog breeds, was first bred in Scotland in the mid 1800s.

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The French Bulldog is incapable of reproducing naturally.

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