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Fun Facts about Dogs

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Puppies grow half their body weight about 4 to 5 months. This gives your Vet a good indication of how big they will be as an adult! 
According to a study done by Cornell University, dogs were domesticated around 9,000 and 34,000 years ago. 
The American Kennel Club or AKC was founded in 1884. 
Obesity is the number one health problem in dogs. 
The iconic “Poodle Cut” was originally put in place to help assist the breeds natural swimming abilities as the pom poms were thought to increase buoyancy. 
 
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Human's best friend

Dogs are the most popular pet on the planet.
Dogs can learn over 100 words and gestures.
Dogs evolved from a now-extinct species of wolf.
Dog noses are at least 40x more sensitive than ours.
Dogs only sweat from their paws, and have to cool down by panting.
Dogs use body language to express their feelings.
The most successful mountain rescue dog ever was a St Bernard named Barry, who lived during the early 1800’s and saved 40 lives.

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