1. Dogs belong to the canine family, which includes: coyotes, dogs, foxes, jackals, and wolves.
2. All dogs are direct descendants of wolves and are classified as omnivores (animals that eat plants and animals.)
3. Dogs are the oldest known domesticated animal.
4. There are more than 200 types of pure bred dogs.
5. Dogs senses are far superior to human senses.
6. Dogs have three eyelids.
7. There are over 4,000,000 dogs in the world.
8. An average litter consists of about six puppies.
9. Dogs are valued for their intelligence
10. Dogs are grouped into the following categories: Sporting, Hounds, Working, Terriers, Toys, Non-Sporting, Herding and Service.
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