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Fun Dog Facts

by Jacqueline on November 26, 2008

Fun Dog Facts

Greyhounds are the fastest dogs on the planet. They can run up to 45 mph.

Border Collies are considered by many to be the most intelligent dogs. They are working dogs and need to have something to do, being left alone or locked up all day can drive them to become destructive. They are great at agility, herding, and learning new things.

Border Collie

Border Collie

The Basenji is a bark-less dog.

Basenji

Basenji

All the dogs that played Lassie were males. However, some of Lassie’s stunt doubles were females.

Lassie

Lassie

The first white house dogs were: Sweet Lips, Scentwell, Vulcan (Staghounds) & Drunkard, Taster, Tipler, Tipsy which were Black and Tan Coonhounds.

George Washingtons Dog

George Washington's Dog

Elwood is the 2007 World’s Ugliest Dog

Elwood 2007 World Ugliest Dog

Elwood 2007 World Ugliest Dog

Bassets can’t swim. Sorry Droopy :)

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Droopy

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