Doggie Quiz Time

Lots of dog lovers THINK they know everything about dogs. But it often seems that the more you learn, the more stuff you realize you don’t know!

Dogs are marvelous creatures in part because they are so complex. They truly are unique in so many wonderful ways, and the more you learn about your dog, the better prepared you will be to be a good pet parent.

Do you think you are knowledgeable when it comes to dogs? Well, let's find out. For example - do you know the answers to these questions?

1. How many bones do dogs have in their body?

2. Can dogs get sunburned?

3. What is the average lifespan of a small breed dog?

4. What is the average lifespan of a large breed dog?

5. What is the normal body temperature of a dog?

6. What is the normal heart rate of a dog and how does that compare to a human heart rate?

7. How many vocal sounds can a dog make and how does that compare to a cat?

8. How old was the oldest living dog?

9. How does a dog's sense of smell compare to ours?

10. Of all the dog senses, which one does he trust least?

11. Can dogs see in color?

12. How does a dog's sense of taste compare to ours?

1. How many bones do dogs have in their body?
Dogs have an average of 319 bones in their bodies.

2. Can dogs be sunburned?
Yes they can – and light-colored dogs are especially susceptible.

3. What is the average lifespan of a small breed dog?
The average lifespan of a small breed dog is anywhere from 12 to 18 years.

4. What is the average lifespan of a large breed dog?
The average lifespan of a large breed dog is 7 to 12 years. As a general rule, the larger the breed, the shorter the lifespan.

5. What is the normal temperature of a dog?
Normal body temperature for a dog ranges between 100.5 degrees F to 101.5 degrees F. Normal human temperature is 98.6 degrees F.

6. What is the normal heart rate of a dog? How does that compare to a human heart rate?
The normal heart rate of a dog is anywhere from 80 to 120 beats per minute (depending on the breed/size of the dog). Most humans have a heart rate of approximately 60 to 80 beats per minute. A dog's heart beats twice as fast as a human heart.
7. How many vocal sounds can a dog make and how does that compare to a cat?
Dogs can only make 10 vocal sounds – as compared to a cat that can make about 100 vocal sounds.

8. How old was the oldest living dog?
The oldest living dog on record lived in Australia. He was an Australian Cattle dog named Bluey who worked among cattle and sheep for nearly twenty years. Bluey lived to the age of 29 years, 5 months.

9. How does a dog's sense of smell compare to ours?
Dogs have over 200 million scent receptors in their nasal folds compared to our 5 million.

10. Of all the dog senses, which one does he trust least?

Dogs trust their sense of sight the least.

11. Can dogs see in color?

Dogs do see in color – but mostly in shades of gray. They cannot distinguish between red, orange, yellow or green. They can see some shades of blue but blues are often seen as shades of gray.

12. How does a dog's sense of taste compare to ours?

Humans have six times as many taste buds as dogs. Most of a dog's taste buds are located only on the tip of the tongue. Dogs can detect sweet, sour, bitter and salty tastes. A dog smells rather than tastes.

wow 29 years old! xx

I've only just spotted this

Most dogs don't even use their taste buds... They just wolf their food down! Or shoud that be woof?!

Okay.... Taxi is ordered!

xoxox

Hey Mad Mel - you book a lot of taxi's

I don't normally book them myself.... Other folks usually just send them!
xoxox

Now that I can believe!

I'm sure my hell hound has more than 10 vocal sounds but she's not a 'normal' dog I guess x

do they also come in white coats and put you in coats that make you hug yourself mel? xx

Without a doubt Jake!