10 Facts About Dogs

10. Big Eaters - American dog owners spend over $30 billion annually on pet food!

9. Fast Runners - Greyhounds can run up to 45 mph, making them the fastest dogs.

8. Dogs Dream - Just like humans, dogs experience REM sleep and dreams.

7. Great Swimmers - Many dogs are natural swimmers, especially breeds like Labradors.

6. Varied Breeds - There are more than 340 recognized dog breeds globally.

5. Super Hearing - Dogs can hear sounds four times farther away than humans.

4. Loyal Companions - Dogs have been human companions for over 15,000 years.

3. Fast Learners - Dogs can understand over 100 words and gestures.

2. Incredible Sense of Smell - Dogs’ sense of smell is 40 times stronger than humans'.

1. Most Popular Pet - There are over 89 million pet dogs in the U.S.