Dogs belong to a biological family called the Canidae, a member of this family is called a canid. This is the origin of the adjective "canine" which means "of or like a dog, relating to or characteristic of dogs".
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It is a myth that dogs are color blind. They can actually see in color, just not as vividly as humans. It is akin to our vision at dusk.
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Dachshunds were bred to fight badgers in their dens.
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During the Renaissance, detailed portraits of the dog as a symbol of fidelity and loyalty appeared in mythological, allegorical, and religious art throughout Europe, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Diego Velázquez, Jan van Eyck, and Albrecht Durer.
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The term "dog days of summer" was coined by the ancient Greeks and Romans to describe the hottest days of summer that coincided with the rising of the Dog Star, Sirius.
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The best age to bring a puppy home is 8 to 12 weeks.
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A dog's nose is wet because it helps to clean their face.
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Although dogs have some sweat glands in their feet, their principal way of losing heat when they are too hot is by panting.
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More than 1 in 3 American families own a dog.
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A Russian dog named Laika was the first animal in space, traveling around Earth in 1957.
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More than half of all U.S. presidents have owned dogs.
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Dogs curl up to keep themselves warm and protect vital organs.
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Dogs have three eyelids, including one to keep their eyes moist and protected.
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A person should never kick a dog facing him or her. Some dogs can bite 10 times before a human can respond.
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As Disney's Cruella De Vil was aware, Dalmatian puppies are born pure white and develop spots as they grow older.
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