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The Labrador is so popular, in 2006 there were approximately 3-5 times more Labs as there were German Shepherds or Golden Retrievers.

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Wolves and dogs can mate to produce fertile offspring.

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As Disney's Cruella De Vil was aware, Dalmatian puppies are born pure white and develop spots as they grow older.

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Dogs have been bred for a variety of purposes, including hunting, guarding, and companionship.

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Some dogs can tell if a human is about to have an epileptic fit.

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Puppies have 28 teeth and adult dogs have 42.

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Dogs are direct descendants of wolves.

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Dogs have three eyelids. The third lid, called a nictitating membrane or "haw," keeps the eye lubricated and protected.

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When Lord Byron was informed that his dog was not allowed to come with him to Cambridge Trinity College, he retaliated by bringing a bear instead.

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Corgi is Welsh for "dwarf dog".

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Irish Wolfhounds, the tallest breed, are 30 to 35 inches tall.

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The phrase "raining cats and dogs" originated in seventeenth-century England. During heavy rainstorms, many homeless animals would drown and float down the streets, giving the appearance that it had actually rained cats and dogs.

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Dogs are about as smart as a two- or three-year-old child. This means they can understand about 150-200 words, including signals and hand movements with the same meaning as words.

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There are an estimated 900 million dogs in the world.

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Dogs have a third eyelid called a nictitating membrane, which helps to protect their eyes and keep them moist.

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