InterestingOutdatedThe average cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven is $16,400 US Dollars.1913k
Mind-BlowingZeus, a Great Dane, was crowned the world's tallest dog in 2012. Measuring a whopping 1.11 meters (3'8") from shoulder to foot, he stood at an amazing 2.2 meters (7'3") in height on his hind legs.549k
InterestingDogs often turn in circles before lying down, a behavior inherited from wild ancestors who trampled grass to create comfortable beds and check for snakes or insects.525k
Mind-BlowingCaucasian Mountain Dog (aka Russian Bear Dog) males reach over 200lb and have historically been used to hunt bears.506k
InterestingThe Chow Chow and Chinese Shar-Pei are the only two dog breeds that require a solid blue-black tongue as part of their official breed standard.49899
WholesomeDogs can detect sadness in humans through vocal and facial cues, and often respond with comforting behaviors like cuddling, nuzzling, or staying close to their distressed owners.474k
InterestingContrary to popular belief, dogs do not only cool themselves by panting. They also sweat through the pores on their paws.331k
FunnyDogs can learn to fake injuries or illness symptoms to get more attention from their owners.271k
Mind-BlowingDogs and elephants are among the few animals that instinctively understand human pointing gestures without training, a skill that even our closest primate relatives struggle to master.162k