- About 30% of Americans admit to talking to their dogs or leaving messages on their answering machines for their dogs while they are away
- Babies that are exposed to cats and dogs in their first year of life have a lower chance of developing allergies when they grow older
- During World War II, Russians used dogs strapped with explosives to blow up German tanks. They trained the dogs to associate the tanks with food and ended up destroying about 25 German tanks using this method
- Reports from owners of cats and dogs indicate that 21% of dogs and 7% of cats snore
- In total there is said to be around 400 million dogs in the world
- The domestic dog has been one of the most popular working and companion animals throughout human history
- Dogs perform many useful tasks for humans including hunting, farm work and security as well as assisting those with disabilities such as the blind
- Although experts often disagree, there is scientific evidence which shows that the domestication of dogs could have occurred more than 15,000 years ago
- There are hundreds of different breeds of dogs
- Among dogs officially registered with kennel clubs in the U.S., Labrador Retrievers are the most popular breed followed by Rottweilers and German Shepherds
