How Well Do You Know Your Dogs? Here Are Some Things You Probably Didn't Know!

Even the most avid dog-lovers can find more cool facts about dogs that they didn’t know about.

Here are 7 fascinating things you may not have known about dogs:

1. Their Tongues Move Backwards

It’s hard to see when they’re in action, but when a dog drinks, their tongue bends inward and upward to pull the water into their mouths.

2. Some Dogs Should Not Be Shaved

Dogs with double coats should not have all their fur trimmed short. Their upper coat in longer to protect them from bad weather, and being shaved could lead to sunburn – and look ridiculous!

3. Their Sense Of Hearing Is Amazing

Dogs can hear noises between 67 to 45,000 Hertz, whereas humans can only get up to 23,000. This is thanks to the shape, location, and flexibility of those dog ears.

4. Dogs Have The Intelligence Of A Two-Year-Old

Adult dogs can understand up to 250 words, commands, and phrases, so they’re pretty smart!

5. They Don’t Have Digestive Saliva

Dogs only make amylase in their pancreas, which is why they can have trouble digesting food they aren’t used to.

6. They Can’t All Swim

People think all dogs have a natural swimming instinct, but that’s not true. Flat-faced breeds should never be made to swim!

7. Dogs Don’t Sweat

No, not even through their paws! They balance their body temperature by panting.

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