Interesting Facts About Dogs

Did you know? -The oldest dog was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey, who was put to sleep at the age of twenty-nine years and five months. The average dog lives to around fifteen years of age. -The greyhound is the fastest dog on earth and can run up to 45 mph. The greyhound is the eighteenth fastest land mammal in the world. -Augie the golden retriever owns the world record for the most tennis balls held in a dog's mouth-five. Courtesy of Dog's Miscellany by J.A. Wines Come join us in the web's most dynamic and fun online pet community at http://www.planet-pets.com/ and keep your finger on the pulse by signing up free to our monthly online newsletter, The Scoop today!

Sugar Gliders, Hottest New Pet or Bad Fad?

What is a Sugar Glider? They are pocket-size flying possums that love the sweet stuff. But there are arguments whether or not these pets are ideal for everybody. I'll present both sides of the story, and let you decide:

Sweet: They bond with the owner very quickly, and love being near your heart beat or entwined around your thumb.

Sour: They are wild animals that glide from branch to branch and are not made for living in small cages for hours alone.

Sweet: As with any pet, you have to clean the cage and them, and just as with their size, their droppings are very small.

Sour: They are, let's say "blessed" with healthy, very healthy sweat glands.

Sweet: They adjust thier sleeping patterns to accomodate thier owners

Sour: They are nocturnal, so when you're ready to doze off they're getting ready to party

Sweet:They can't survive outside, making them perfect pets

Sour: It is feared they could spread unknown diseases to local animals

Made your decision?

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Interesting Dog Facts

Surveys show that the tab for dog birthday parties can run from $15 to $1,500 (for catered affairs).

According to American Kennel Club registration records, the Labrador Retriever is America's #1 breed.

At least half of the 8,500 boarding kennels in America offer doggie day-care services.

39% of owners regularly camp and picnic with their dogs.

11% of owners take their dog to a professional photographer

It is a fact that dogs have a better sense of smell than humans. The

human nose has five million olfactory cells. The canine nose has

between 125 and 220 million olfactory cells.

Fun Animal Fact: Mighty Mice

I've always wished life was more like a cartoon, and now I think scientists in Tokyo have taken us one step closer to my dream. Mice are actually afraid of cats because of a reaction triggered by a cat's scent, by genetically altering mice's sense of smell scientists have taken away that fear! What could be next? A flying elephant? One can only dream.

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Who'd Dah Thunk it?

Dogs' coat colors are actually only variations of yellow and black, and not distinct colors on it's own!

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Amazing Animals Facts To Check Out!

Some snakes have as many as 200 teeth, a lot more than people.

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Ants are among the longest living insects in the world. Although most types of worker ants live from several months to a few years, the queen ant can survive up to 20 years! Compare these life spans with those of a common housefly (about 2 months), a rabbit (about 10 years), and a dog (usually 2-15 years).

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Dolphins swim in circles while they sleep with the eye on the outside of the circle open to keep watch for predators. After a certain amount of time they reverse and swim in the opposite direction with the opposite eye open.

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There are approximately 350 squirts in a gallon of milk

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In ancient Rome auburn-haired puppies were sacrificed to ensure a plentiful corn crop.

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The word "puppy" comes from the French poupee, meaning "doll."


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