4 facts about dogs that will make you smile

Did you know that the dogs we know today most likely came from an extinct breed of wolves? The most likely group of wolves who became domesticated thousands of years ago were likely kicked out of their own packs and relied on humans for easy access to food from leftovers and protection from larger predators. Humans most likely kept them around because they like that dogs warned against upcoming dangers via barking.

Did you know that Russian street dogs know how to use the subway?! They have been known to ride a train and get off at specific stops. It’s likely that they use their extreme sense of smell to identify where they are.

Pep the dog was framed for murder and you can’t convince me otherwise. Pep the dog was put on trial for an alleged murder of a cat… however there was a lack of evidence and the plaintiff even admitted that he did not commit the crime. Pep's real crime you may ask???!!! Chewing up a sofa. He was still sentenced to life in prison. FREE MY DAWG PEP.

Ever wondered why your dog loves to eat poop and rotting trash? Well most dogs probably miss out on the bad tastes since they only have 1,700 taste buds. In comparison, the average human has 10,000.

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The life of a Honduras street dog

Image taken from Volunteerworld.com Honduran dogs are free roaming and typically live in cities and towns due to the resources. These dogs are medium-sized and live up to 14 years. They do not have a distinct unique feature that occurs among all since most are mutts. However, most Honduran street dogs have pointy noses and chipped ears. They are a lot like the domestic dogs we own except they roam free and have a striking independence. Experts believe these dogs are very similar to the ancient dogs that lived alongside humans almost 15,000 years ago. Temperament and personalities of Honduran street dogs Dogs native to Honduras are adaptable and intelligent since they must fend for themselves. They tend to be skittish towards humans since they do not rely on them directly for food or shelter. Most Honduran dogs are filled with lots of energy and a need to roam. They tend to be a little ...

Meet Mancho: An interview with a rescue dog from Honduras

Pictured centered is Mancho. Left is his sister Dotty. Picture by Helen Mlady. Today I had the most interesting interview that I’ve ever done, an interview with a dog. Due to the language barrier, I had to have his owners translate. Mancho is a dog who came from the village of Sambo C...

Do Dogs Have a Language?

Dogs, being social creatures, love to communicate! But they don’t speak like humans do. Dogs communicate through body language, barks, and scents! Here are translations of the most common dog phrases: Body language Soft eyes, ears forward, and an open mouth = Relaxed Eyes to the left/right, ears back, and clenched teeth = Anxiety/fear Shown teeth, forward ears, and staring = Intimidation Bowing = your pup wants to play! Rearing their hind legs = affection to other dogs A downwards head = sadness Head held high = interest Barking Dogs use barking to frequently communicate with each other! They use different pitches and volume to communicate how they are feeling. Scent Since dogs have over 220 million scent receptors they can pick up emotional cues! Ever wonder why dogs sniff each other’s butts? Its cause they can tell the dogs age, sex, and emotions just from their butt!

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