What interesting facts about dogs not everyone knows: the opinion of experts

29.11.2023 21:28

Surely many people think that dogs cannot have any secrets: we are used to living side by side with these animals.

In ancient times, it was dogs that helped humans develop animal husbandry, as they participated in guarding livestock and acted as shepherds.

However, dogs are not as simple as they seem.

What interesting facts about dogs you need to know

A dog is really a little child

You've probably heard that before starting a family, many people are advised to try looking after a dog first. This is really good advice.

Experts note that the dog is at the developmental level of a small child.

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Spiked collars were invented many centuries ago

Few people know that such strange collars were invented for a practical purpose. It was believed that the accessory would help protect the dog's life when meeting a wild animal.

The device was invented by the ancient Greeks.

A huge number of receptors

A human, for example, has a set of nine thousand receptors that are responsible for determining taste. But dogs have almost twice as many.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


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  1. What interesting facts about dogs you need to know
  2. A dog is really a little child
  3. Spiked collars were invented many centuries ago
  4. A huge number of receptors