Right sorry about before blogger seemed to hate me, so this time I've done it in Word, and then copypastad it to blogger, so lets hope this works :) The World Record Breakers! The Greyhound is the Fastest Dog on Earth and can run 45 miles per hour for short periods of time The Irish Wolfhounds is the largest dog The Great Dane is the tallest dog The Chihuahua is the smallest dog The St. Bernard is the heaviest dog The Worlds oldest dog was an Australian cattle-dog named Bluey who lived to the age of 29 years and 5 months! Did you Know... Barking Sands Beach, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, is known for its unusual dry sand that squeaks or "barks like a dog." Two dogs survived the sinking of Titanic The Great Dane breed of dog originates from Germany! At the end of the Beatles' song "A Day in the Life", an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, was recorded by Paul McCartney for the enjoyment of his Shetland sheepdog When a dog bays at the moon, it is following its basic instinct to call the pack together Dogs are mentioned 14 times in the Bible Prairie dogs are not dogs - they're a kind of rodent The only dog to ever appear in a Shakespearean play was Crab in "The Two Gentlemen of Verona." Dalmatian puppies are pure white when they are born and develop their spots as they grow older The Poodle's "haircut" was to improve their swimming abilities. The pom-poms were left to keep their joints warm ! Dogs and their owners - Statistics There are approximately 68,000,000 dogs owned by people in the United States ranging from mutts, pedigree dogs, exotic dogs and those considered to be cool dogs! An American Animal Hospital Association poll showed that 33 percent of dog owners admit that they talk to their dogs on the phone or leave messages on an answering machine while away It is estimated that one million dogs in the United States have been named the primary beneficiary in their owner's will Approximately 1 in 3 households keep dogs as pets 36% of homes have dogs 85% of dogs visit an animal doctor in a year There are a total of 157 types of dog breeds recognised by the AKC (American Kennel Club). The Pedigree Dogs However, there are as many as 800 distinct breeds recognised by various groups world wide The Top 5 favourite types of dog breeds in the US are: Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever German Shepherd Beagle Dachshund The Labrador Retriever is the Number 1 type of dog breed in the USA, Canada and UK ! According to a survey done by the American Animal Hospital Association 70% of people sign their pet's name on greeting cards Based on a life span of 11 years the average cost of owning a dog is $13,550 Interesting Dog Anatomy Facts A young dog has only 28 milk teeth Dogs take between 10 and 30 breaths every minute A dog's heart beats between 70 and 120 times a minute, compared with a human heart which beats 70 to 80 times a minute A dog's temperature is between 100.2 and 102.8 degrees Fahrenheit Dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat through the pads of their feet. Female dog bites are twice as numerous as male dog bites The Chow Chow dog has a black tongue A dogs sight is better than that of a human in dim light Dogs have a visual range of 250 degrees compared to the human range of 180 degrees A dog can hear sounds 250 yards away that most people cannot hear beyond 25 yards Dogs have twice as many muscles for moving their ears as people The average dog's mouth exerts 150 to 180 pounds of pressure per square inch. Some dogs can apply up to 450 pounds General and Anatomy More than five million puppies are born every year in the United States A puppy is born blind, deaf and toothless During its first week 90% of a puppys time is spent sleeping and 10% eating A puppy is only able to crawl during its first week A puppy begins to see when it is between 2 to 3 weeks old During the ages of 3 to 7 weeks a puppys first teeth, or milk teeth will appear At the age of 3 weeks a puppy will develop its sense of smell A puppy will sleep for 14 hours every day A puppys adult teeth start to come through between 4 and 8 months when it starts to chew everything! Some dogs reach sexual maturity at the age of eight months A puppy is considered and adult at the age of one year. At this age it is as physically as mature as a 15 year-old human The Origins of Dog Phrases & Expressions The expression "three dog night" originated with the Eskimos and means a very cold night - so cold that you have to bed down with three dogs to keep warm The phrase "raining cats and dogs" originated in 17th Century England when many dogs and cats drowned during heavy downpours of rain and when rivers burst their banks. Their bodies would be seen floating in the rain torrents that raced through the streets giving the appearance that it had literally rained "cats and dogs" The term "Dog Days" dates back to Roman times, when it was believed that Sirius, the Dog Star, added its heat to that of the sun from July 3 to August 11 and created exceptionally high temperatures. The Romans called the period "dies caniculares"  or "Days of the Dog."

Interesting Dog Facts + Information

Wow, I can't believe I've received over 100 followers already! Its growing so fast!! Also wow at all the comments, I love them, keep it up! :) Here's some interesting facts about dogs which I hope you will enjoy.

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How to Stop Dog Humping

So its bank holiday Monday today, and I thought I'd give you a laugh with this, but it is also quite interesting at the same time.

It's rude, it's crude and it is just wrong on SO MANY levels.

Maybe your dog humps guests that visit your home.

Perhaps he's humping random passerbys on the street.

It's possible the victims are as innocent as couch pillows, doggy toys or your favorite chair.

Whatever sets off this habit...

Your dog is humping everything and everyone in sight. Finally, enough is enough! This embarrassing problem has grown out of control and it's time you put it to rest.

This article will show you how with some great tips to get started. So, without further ado...

Let's discuss how to stop dog humping permanently.

Why Your Dog is Humping

Believe it or not, 90% of the time dog humping has nothing to do with sex.

I remember the first time my dog was humped by another male dog. I was in my apartment's elevator at the time with a friendly neighbor who had a cute little Maltese. The dog I was training at the time was a small Yorkie.

As soon as the elevator doors closed, the Maltese mounted my yorkie and started humping like the energizer bunny.

He just kept going and going...

My neighbor's face was priceless. He turned to me and said "I'm so sorry, I had no idea my dog was gay."

He was actually serious and I had to hold back my laughter at his uninformed remark.

It wasn't his fault. Really, most people don't know any better. But the fact is, dog humping, whether it be on a leg, another dog or a piece of furniture, is rarely sexual in nature.

In reality, when your dog humps or mounts, it is establishing its dominance over another.

Dog humping is the result of dog trying to size up its opponent and apply itself as higher up on the ladder of the pack.

If the humpee surrenders to your dogs humping by laying down or doing nothing, then in your dog's eyes, it has established leadership in the order of the pack.

It's just basic instinct so don't feel like this is something you've done wrong in your dog upbringing. I promise you're still a good, loving dog parent.

The trick to resolving this is knowing the exact training techiques to stop dog humping without making your dog confused or anxious.

3 Ways to Stop Dog Humping Behavior

Below are 3 ways to stop dog humping. You do NOT want to apply all 3 methods at the same time. Try each one separately for 2 weeks at a time. If a strategy appears to be working, don't try another tactic. Continue with the one that is working.

However, you should try a strategy for AT LEAST 2 weeks before moving onto another one.

Strategy #1

The first way is the most obvious. Say "No" with a stern voice. Drive home the point that this is bad by using a loud and disapproving tone.

Try using a spray bottle. Yes, you'll need to carry a spray bottle with you for a bit until your dog is trained out of the habit. However, using a spray bottle is a gentle way to give your dog the message fast.

When your dog initiates the humping, spray him in the face with cold water from the spray bottle while simultaneously yelling no. Forcefully pull him off the object or uhh...person.

As you know, positive reinforcement is the best kind of training, however, this is one of the few exceptions when scolding your dog during the act of the negative behavior may be required.

Strategy #2

Distraction can work as well. Many dog owners find that dog humping is a temporary habit. Try distracting your dog with a toy, a walk, exercise or a training session.

Dog humping is an instinctual response. Change your dog's focus and he'll stop the behavior.

Strategy #3

Ignoring your dog is another alternative. Don't underestimate the simplicity of this solution. Your dog is well aware of your presence.

If you've been following the guidelines in this site, by now your dog looks at you as the Alpha Dog of the house.

He's performing these mounting and humping displays to either show you his dominance or exercise his prowess for your admiration.

Walk out of the room when you see him humping. Your dog will stop humping and follow you to obtain your attention in some other way. Ignoring your dog's performance will let him know that his humping is not gaining your approval.

Hope you've found this interesting, please remember to comment :)

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Why Do Dogs Yawn?

Understanding Why Dogs Yawn – Hint…It’s Not ALWAYS Because They’re Tired!

There is no doubt that a dog is really man’s best friend. These adorable furry creatures are loving, loyal and never cease to provide their human family with endless joy and companionship. The pet will stick with you through thick and thin. Dogs are known to ape what their masters do. It is really quite amusing to see that a dog will empathize with the master even with yawning. A master coming in from the office very tired will yawn; the dog can be seen yawning too.

People yawn when they are bored, sleepy and fatigued. Interestingly, foetuses that are 12 weeks old are seen yawning. Yawning in dogs however, has no definitive reason. When we see our pets yawn we take it for granted that their reason for yawning is pretty much the same as the reason why we do.

Scientists have theorized that dogs yawn when they are bored. If you are an observant pet owner you will see at once that the pet is bored. Most often the dog will look at you with imploring eyes, yawn and then flop to the ground. The dog is telling you “come on, play with me”

A yawning dog with a tense and rigidly held body is a sign that the dog is nervous. This reaction is often seen in obedience classes where the dog is pressured. The dog wants to please the master but does not know how. If you are training your dog and you noticed him yawning, you better let up. Proceeding with the training will not have positive results anyway. Let the dog rest for a while and encourage with verbal praises.

Excitement is another reason why dogs yawn. Dogs in agility competitions are often noted yawning. This is the dogs way of coping with the excitement. A dog in the starting line is ready and raring to go to scale the obstacle. By yawning, the dog is preparing its body for the action. The deep breaths fill the lungs and boost the flow of oxygen to the brain. This also increases the heart rate. Really quite amazing how the dog will cope with situations such as this!

Commonly, dogs yawn because they are tired and sleepy. Yawning is precursor to sleeping. Dogs like cats sleep a lot so it will not be an extraordinary thing to see your pet yawning.

Studies have proven that yawning is contagious. If you yawn, somebody else will yawn too. Dog handlers have used the fact that yawning can energize, calm and relax a dog. By yawning, they can induce the pet to yawn too.

Find out more about why dogs yawn and many other interesting questions about dogs at Sarah’s Dogs. Sarah’s Dogs has profiles of most common and many rare breeds as well as answers to common questions on dog behaviour.

Understanding dog yawns can also be crucial in potentially avoiding being attacked by a dog.

As yawning can be such a visual display of stress or anxiety, if you happen to notice a dog is constantly yawning when you approach it or even petting it (especially on the head), this could be a stress signal coming from the dog.

A guide to canine mouth signals:

1. Mouth relaxed and slightly open, tongue may be slightly visible or even slightly draped over the lower teeth: This is the dog equivalent of the human smile. It means “I am happy and relaxed.”

2. Yawn: While it is usually interpreted by humans as meaning fatigue or boredom, it can actually be a stress-related signal, best interpreted as “I am tense or anxious.”

3. Lips curled to expose some teeth, mouth still mostly closed: “You are annoying me!” This is the first sign of menace or threat.

4. Lips curled up to show major teeth, some wrinkling of the area above the nose, mouth partly open: “If you do something that I might interpret as a threat, I may bite.” This is the next stage of threat but may also indicate fearfulness. Pressing a dog at this stage may lead to an aggressive attack.

5. Lips curled up to expose not only all of the teeth but also the gums above the front teeth, visible wrinkles above the nose: “Back off!” This is the full threat display that indicates a dog is ready to release a violent attack. If you are ever confronted with this display, you should not turn and run: the level of arousal is so high that your movement will probably produce a pursuit-and-attack response. Instead, cast your gaze slightly down (a slightly submissive eye position), open your mouth a bit (a bit of a counter-threat), and back off slowly.

Colourful dog

Just found a cute dogs head with a colourful rainbow background! It looks so cute have a look:

My dog

This is my dog, he is a golden Labrador pedigree retriever, he is just over 6 years old, and we have had him for all that time.
I hope you like him, please leave a comment if you have a dog to, and what type it is! :)