Fun Dog Facts

The origin of every dog is an animal called Tomarctus who walked the earth 15 million years ago.

One of the oldest known breeds is the Saluki, used by the Egyptians about 8,000 years ago for hunting.

Cerberus isthe three-headed dog of Greek mythology that guarded the gates to the underworld.

The only dog that cannot bark is the basenji, an African wolf dog.

The largest dog: Irish Wolfhounds

The smallest dog: Chihuahuas

The heaviest: St Bernard

A dog's heart beats 70-120 times per minute, versus a human heart which beats 70-80 times per minute.

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A Dog With Its Heart on Its Sleeve

This cutie is a male chihuahua in northern Japan. It was born in May of this year with that one in a million spot mark.

According owner Emiko Sakurada, This is her first chihuahua out of more than a thousand that she has bred to have such an incredible mark.

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Ryan Reynolds Loves Scarlett Johansson's...

Chihuahua! Of course, who wouldn't? Good boyfriend Ryan Reynolds is seen here looking after Scarlett's Chihuahua, Maggie.

Chihuahua Characteristics:
-These little guys have a big bark! But only at first, they quickly make friends
-They are very alert, smart and make perfect lap dogs.
-Not for young children, as they might get too roughly treated.
-They have a tendency to bite when frightened
-Must be carefully handled for thier first 6 months because of their moleras, a soft spot on thier skull
-Prone to epilepsy and seizure disorders

Chihuahua History:
-Thought to be decendents of a breed called Techichi, used in religious ceremonies by the Aztecs
- Named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico where they were discovered in 1850

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