Bosco Ramos was a dog elected honorary mayor of the unincorporated community of Sunol, California, United States. source
Bosco Ramos was a dog elected honorary mayor of the unincorporated community of Sunol, California, United States.
Sergeant Stubby is an American dog who was promoted to the rank of Sergeant through combat during World War 1. source
Sergeant Stubby is an American dog who was promoted to the rank of Sergeant through combat during World War 1.
Owney (ca. 1887 – June 11, 1897), was a stray Border terrier adopted as the first unofficial postal mascot by the Albany, New York, post office about 1888. source
Owney (ca. 1887 – June 11, 1897), was a stray Border terrier adopted as the first unofficial postal mascot by the Albany, New York, post office about 1888.
Smoky World War II Yorkshire terrier war dog, credited with 12 combat missions and awarded 8 battle stars. source
Smoky World War II Yorkshire terrier war dog, credited with 12 combat missions and awarded 8 battle stars.
Humans and cats have a similar range of hearing on the low end of the scale, but cats can hear much higher-pitched sounds, up to 64 kHz, which is 1.6 octaves above the range of a human, and even 1 octave above the range of a dog. source
Humans and cats have a similar range of hearing on the low end of the scale, but cats can hear much higher-pitched sounds, up to 64 kHz, which is 1.6 octaves above the range of a human, and even 1 octave above the range of a dog.
Shiba Inu is the most popular dog breeds in Japan. source
Shiba Inu is the most popular dog breeds in Japan.
Studies of dogs, horses, and domestic cats have shown that females of those species tend to be right handed, while males are lefties.
There are more dogs in Paris than there are children, around 300,000 dogs. source
There are more dogs in Paris than there are children, around 300,000 dogs.
Dogs have about 100 different facial expressions, most of them made with the ears. source
Dogs have about 100 different facial expressions, most of them made with the ears.
Though cats and dogs are believed to be natural enemies, they can live together if correctly socialized.
On June 28.1859 ; The first conformation dog show is held in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. source
On June 28.1859 ; The first conformation dog show is held in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
In Alaska, no one may tie their pet dog to the roof of a car.
During a 1983 family vacation, Mitt Romney drove 12 hours with his dog on top of the car in a windshield-equipped carrier. This incident became the subject of negative media attention and political attacks on Romney in both the 2008 and the 2012 president
With increasing age dogs also begin to turn gray and this lighter hair appears first on the dog's muzzle and face. source
With increasing age dogs also begin to turn gray and this lighter hair appears first on the dog's muzzle and face.
Avocado leaves, bark, skin, or pit are documented to be harmful to animals; cats, dogs, cattle, goats, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, birds, fish, and horses.
Predators such as lions, tigers, hyenas, and wild dogs usually target only young elephants.
On December 10.1907 ; The worst night of the Brown Dog riots in London, when 1,000 medical students clash with 400 police officers over the existence of a memorial for animals that have been vivisected. source
On December 10.1907 ; The worst night of the Brown Dog riots in London, when 1,000 medical students clash with 400 police officers over the existence of a memorial for animals that have been vivisected.
Scottie Pippen adores his two dogs. source
Scottie Pippen adores his two dogs.
Non-verbal six-year-old boy and deaf dog learn to communicate using sign language. source
Non-verbal six-year-old boy and deaf dog learn to communicate using sign language.
The Affenpinscher also known as the Monkey Terrier, is a terrier-like toy breed of dog. source
The Affenpinscher also known as the Monkey Terrier, is a terrier-like toy breed of dog.
The Afghan Hound is a hound that is distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end. source
The Afghan Hound is a hound that is distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end.
King Amanullah of the Afghan Royal Family gave away as gifts (the Afghan Hound) . source
King Amanullah of the Afghan Royal Family gave away as gifts (the Afghan Hound) .
The Aidi is a Moroccan dog breed used as a livestock guardian, protecting herds of sheep and goats. source
The Aidi is a Moroccan dog breed used as a livestock guardian, protecting herds of sheep and goats.
The Aidi (Berber dog in Morocco) is recognized as coming from North Africa (Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Morocco, probably originating in the Sahara. source
The Aidi (Berber dog in Morocco) is recognized as coming from North Africa (Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Morocco, probably originating in the Sahara.
The Aidi is a powerful dog that is also agile, alert, and ready for action. source
The Aidi is a powerful dog that is also agile, alert, and ready for action.
The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to "Airedale"), also called Bingley Terrier and Waterside Terrier, source
The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to "Airedale"), also called Bingley Terrier and Waterside Terrier,
The Airedales Terrier weigh approximately 50 - 70 pounds, source
The Airedales Terrier weigh approximately 50 - 70 pounds,
The Airedale Terrier was recognized by United Kennel Club in 1914. source
The Airedale Terrier was recognized by United Kennel Club in 1914.
The Akita is a large breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan. source
The Akita is a large breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan.