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The ancient Chinese royalty loved the Pekingese, carrying them tucked into the sleeves of their royal robes. |
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Dogs have a sense of smell that is one of the keenest in nature. Humans might smell a pot of stew cooking on the stove, but a dog can distinguish the smells of each individual ingredient, from the beef itself to the potatoes.
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Dogs have been domesticated for 10,000 years. |
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There are over 200 different breeds of dogs. |
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Canis Familiaris is the Latin name for dog. |
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The largest dogs among all breeds, at least in terms of height, is the Irish Wolfhound. |
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Nearly all but two breeds of dogs have pink tongues. The two exceptions? The Chow Chow and the Shar-pei, both with black tongues. |
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The Basenji is the only barkless dog in the world. |
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Dalmatian puppies are born pure white, with their spots developing as the mature. |
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In the United Kingdom, it's illegal to crop a dog's ears. |
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The penalty for killing a greyhound in ancient Egypt was equal to the penalty of killing a man. |
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In 1978, there was an enactment in New York City that made it mandatory for dog owners to clean up after their pets. Before that, however, approximately 40 million pounds of dog excrement were deposited on the streets annually. |
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Dogs in Pennsylvania seeking to congregate in groups of three or more on private property must first have a permit signed by the mayor. |
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In Paulding, Ohio, a policeperson is allowed to bite a dog in order to quiet him. |
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A City Council order in Belvedere, California reads "No dog shall be in a public place without its master on a leash. |
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In Denver, a law was passed requiring a dog catcher to notify dogs of impounding by posting a notice on a tree in the city park and along a public road running through said park for three consecutive days. |
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