- How many hours does an average dog sleep a day? The average dog sleeps about 13 hours a day. This is almost as long as a newborn baby. (Newborns have an average of 14 to 18 hours of sleep a day.) But the sleep pattern is different between a dog and a human. Dogs don’t necessarily sleep for hours at a time. Sometimes it’s just a quick 15 minute nap.
- What are dew claws and why do dogs have them?The dew claw is that appendage above the front paw on the inside that has a pad similar to the paw pad. Some argue that the dew claw has no purpose and should be removed. Others say that some dogs’ dew claws make contact with the ground when they run, so the dew claw helps them run. My bulldog uses his dew claws to help hold his bone when he chews. YourDictionary.com suggests that it is called a dew claw because it touches the dew instead of the ground.
- Can you perform cosmetic surgery for dogs? When a friend suggested that I put braces on my bulldog, I thought he was joking. But she wasn’t. There are actually veterinary dentists who charge $ 1,200 to $ 2,000 to straighten your dog’s teeth. And if braces aren’t enough, would you think that Fido can get testicular implants for around $ 400? Does Missy need a “breast job” after nursing her puppies? That is also available. So is a face lift or nose job. It is recommended that the nose surgery stop storing. Bulldog owners take note. (Unless you’re like me and you think your bulldog’s snoring is cute.)
- Why does my dog like to lick my nose? There are disagreements among experts about why a dog licks a human’s nose. Some say it is to show affection for their owner, while others say that dogs greet each other by licking each other’s faces, so this is how your dog says “hello” to you. The third message that is transmitted by licking a person’s face is the respect that the dog feels for the person because that is how dogs respect each other; licking another dog’s face. So does that mean that a dog respects every dog it says “hello” to? Something to ponder.
- What is the average number of puppies in a litter? It’s pretty obvious that the answer to this varies significantly by race, so let’s look at the extremes. On the low end, Pomeranians average two puppies per litter and on the high side, Pekingese average 10 puppies per litter. The world record for the most puppies in a little one goes to a nap mastiff who had 24 puppies in one litter in 2005!
- What percentage of dog owners allow their dogs to sleep in bed with them? Would you believe that two out of three dog owners allow their dog to sleep in bed with them? A whopping 67% invite Fido to their bed.
- How many people in the US have a dog? There are about 111 million households in the US Of these, 44.8 million households in the US have a dog. That means that about 4 out of 10 households have a dog. The average number of dogs per household is 1.7. By comparison, 37.5 million households have a cat.
- Why do writers use the name “Fido” as a common dog name?? Fido is derived from the Latin word for “faithful” and is believed to be how the dog’s name “Fido” originated. Ironically, Fido isn’t even on the Top 10 list of common dog names, as maintained by petfinders.com.
- What is the most common dog name in the US? Partner. A quick survey of my personal friends found that I have four friends with a dog named Buddy.
- Who has the highest population of pet dogs in the world?? No surprise. The United States does. Who’s in # 2? Brazil.
If you ever find yourself in a dog trivia game, knowing these useless dog facts could help you win the game!