20 Odd Facts About Dogs

Get to know your best friend better.

Cartoon by Lambert-King

I’ve always liked dogs, but in recent years my appreciation for them has grown. During the pandemic, people have been able to spend more time with their pets and their pets have proven their worth.

In addition to providing companionship, dogs have shown themselves to provide health benefits, including helping their humans lower their stress and blood pressure. I’ve put together a list of facts about dogs. Feel free to express yourself about your personal experiences.

1: Dogs have no sense of time.

That may explain why they are constantly late for meetings. That also may explain why my dog acts like he hasn’t seen me for years when I’ve been gone for 20 twenty minutes.

2: The only sweat glands a dog has are between its paw pads.

Maybe some odor eaters would be a good idea.

3: Living in the city seems to lengthen a dog’s lifespan.

City dogs live, on average, three years longer than country dogs. So, if you see a city dog balk at going to the country, you know why.

4: The number one health problem for dogs is obesity.