6 Fun Facts about Dogs

Aug 25, 2023, 12:43 IST

WION Desk

Dogs are man’s best friends. Here is a list of some fun facts about dogs that usually people are unaware of. 

Dogs dream like humans 

According to researchers, dogs have sleep patterns and brain activity similar to humans and dream like us.

Every dog has a unique nose 

Each dog has a nose with unique pattern of creases just like fingerprints of humans.

Tail wagging is a language 

Dogs tend to wag their tails in different situations. Tail wagging does not always denote happiness. Dogs are said to wag their tails to the left when they are frightened and to the right when happy. 

Newborn puppies are blind, deaf 

According to Psychology Today, newborn dogs have their ear canals and eyes closed. Generally, they can see and hear after two weeks. 

Dogs have sweat glands in their paws 

Dogs sweat out through the pads of their paws while panting is their main mode of cooling.

Dog’s feet smell like corn 

Very often, dog’s paws smell like corn chips or popcorn. This is because of Frito Feet, a condition that happens when sweat and bacteria build up in the paws.

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