Dogs are more than just animals. They are nature’s most loyal creation and can form life-long bonds with their owners. But most dog-owners don’t understand how complex a dog is or how dogs see the world. In this article we present to you, 6 Crazy Facts About Dogs You Didn’t Know.
1. A dog can sense a storm coming- Canine researchers have confirmed that dogs have a sixth sense, through which they can sense an incoming storm. Researchers have concluded that dogs are very sensitive to changes in the atmospheric pressure, which humans can’t feel. They also have a sense of the earth’s magnetic field, which is common amongst many animals and birds. Scientists believe that this instinct came down from the wolves, as they migrated over large distances.
2. Newborn puppies are blind, deaf and toothless- Dogs have very sharp ears and eyesight. But they are actually born deaf and blind. Their eyes and the inner ear structure develop 3-5 weeks after birth. In fact, the first sense that works up in a puppy is its sense of touch, taste, and smell. Touch is the first form of contact a puppy has with the world, while it uses its nose to sniff out its mother’s mammary glands.
3. Dogs can feel jealous for humans- Jealousy is something that is very necessary for love. Dogs get jealous when they see their owners petting other dogs or when they can smell the scent of other dogs on their owners. They can react aggressively towards the other dog or even defy the owner intently. Their possessiveness about us is truly heart-warming. In fact, dogs are known to read emotions off a human face. They can also understand when you are angry, happy or sad and then they behave accordingly.
4. Chocolate is toxic to dogs- While chocolate is one of the most pleasing comfort food for humans, they react very adversely with dogs. Chocolates contain a chemical, theobromine, which is extremely toxic to the dog’s circulatory system. In low doses, a dog may experience vomiting and diarrhea, while at doses above 2 ounces of chocolate per pound of your dog’s body weight, your dog can experience muscle spasm, increased heartbeat, lowered blood pressure, increased body temperature and even heart-attack. A veterinary hospital in Eldersburg MD suggests using vomit-inducing medications and activated charcoal tablets to absorb excess theobromine.
5. Every dog nose is unique- Just like humans have unique fingerprints, our four-legged friends have unique nose print. Even twin dogs have completely different patterns on their nose. Some experts believe this unicity can help tag dogs more effectively in a database, instead of body patterns that currently used.
6. Dogs and babies have the same IQ- Do you know why your dog likes a toddler? Modern research suggests that a dog can be as intelligent as a 2-year old. A dog can be trained to remember up to 120 words. Apart from IQ, dogs score very well in perceptions and social learning. Dogs consider the owner’s family to be its own group and shows different behavior towards different members. They usually treat the head of the family as the leader of the pack. Dogs can also be very protective of children, and even attack owners playfully, when they scold their kids.