Amazing and unique facts about Dogs: 

• Their sense of smell is at least 40x better than ours. 
• Some have such good noses they can sniff out medical problems. 
• Some are fast and could even beat a cheetah! 
• Some dogs are incredible swimmers. 
• Dogs don't sweat like we do. 
• Dogs can sniff at the same time as breathing.    

10 Science-Based Benefits of Having a Dog: 

1. Dogs make us feel less alone. 
2. Dogs are good for your heart. 
3. Dogs help you stop stressing out. 
4. Dogs help us cope with crisis. 
5.  Dogs encourage you to move. 
6. Dogs make you more attractive, even virtually. 
7. Dogs make us more social. 
8. Dogs are so adorable, they make us love them. 
9. Dogs make us happier. 
10. Dogs help seniors with cognitive function and social interaction. 

Dogs can benefit from many of the same cancer treatment breakthroughs as humans, including immunotherapies that work by helping the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. 

There have been several other reports since then of dogs detecting cancers by constantly sniffing or nudging an area of their owner's body. Tumors produce volatile organic compounds, which are released into urine, exhaled breath and sweat. 

According to the American Heart Association, a benefit of owning a dog can help lower your risk of heart disease, in large part because a dog needs to be walked. The physical activity of walking and playing with your dog contributes to better overall cardiovascular health and fewer heart attacks. 

Dogs have our hearts for many reasons, but a recent Mayo Clinic study found owning a dog may be beneficial for human cardiovascular health because dog owners are more likely to be physically active, eat better, are less likely to smoke and have lower blood sugar than non-pet owners. 

Fun and Fascinating Dog Facts 

1. The Labrador Retriever has been on the AKC’s top 10 most popular breeds list for 30 consecutive years—longer than any other breed. 
2. A dog’s nose print is unique, much like a person’s fingerprint. 
3. Forty-five percent of U.S. dogs sleep in their owner’s bed. 
4. Speaking of sleeping, all dogs dream, but puppies and senior dogs dream more frequently than adult dogs. 
5. Seventy percent of people sign their dog’s name on their holiday cards. 

1. A dog’s sense of smell is legendary, but did you know that his nose has as many as 300 million receptors? In comparison, a human nose has about 5 million. 
2. The famous German Shepherd, was nominated for an Academy Award. 

 Dogs’ noses can sense heat/thermal radiation, which explains why blind or deaf dogs can still hunt. 

This is not technically “barkless,” as many people think. They can yodel. 

Conclusion : 

The science confirms what we knew all along, that most dogs actively choose proximity to humans and, within a few months of being born, a puppy's attraction is clearly toward people rather than other dogs. Dogs exhibit varying degrees of separation anxiety when their humans temporarily leave them. 

“The hormone oxytocin is released (in both dogs and people) when they interact/have contact with someone they like. This 'love hormone' helps cement and increase the bond we share … it's also the hormone that floods the system of new moms to amp up attachment to new babies.” 

According to the social support theory, animals are a source of social support and companionship, which are necessary for well-being. Canines' social impact on humans is especially significant for those who tend to be more isolated, such as children with no siblings or elderly persons. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️