Fun And Interesting Facts About Dogs, Part 1:

Fun And Interesting Facts About Dogs, Part 1:

Woof - tastic Wonders: Outrageous Dog Facts You Won't Believe 

  1. Dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell: A dog's sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times more powerful than a human's! They can detect scents from miles away.
  2. The history of dog treats: people were giving dog treats—dates back thousands of years. James Pratt from England made the first commercial dog biscuit in 1860 made out of vegetables, animal blood, wheat, and beet pulp.
  3. Dogs' noses are wet for a reason: A dog's nose is moist to help absorb scent chemicals. It also helps them stay cool since their nose is one of the ways they regulate temperature.
  4. Ingredients in treats: Dog treats can be made from vegetables, meat, and grains and sometimes contain vitamins and nutrients. At Snappy Snacks, we make our treats from oats with fresh, natural ingredients for a happy pup.
  5. Dogs are as smart as a 2-year-old child: Dogs can understand up to 165 words, signs, and gestures. Some can even understand more than that.
  6. Treat Uses: Treats can be used as a reward, to help with training, or as an occasional snack. With Snappy Snacks, we offer healthy, low-calorie treats for everyday use for dogs with sensitive stomachs to fussy eaters, even for the lazybones ones.
  7. Their sense of hearing is incredible: dogs can hear frequencies between 40 Hz and 60 kHz, while humans can only hear between 20 Hz and 20 kHz.
  8. Dental health: Some treats can help promote dental health by reducing plaque. Snappy Snacks biscuits are made with the perfect crunch to help with dogs dental health. 
  9. Dogs dream like humans: just like people, dogs have REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, where dreaming occurs. You might see their legs twitching or hear them whimper while they sleep!
  10. Nutritional content: Some shop-bought treats are often higher in protein and fat than dog food. Snappy snack treats are low in fat and have a number of good qualities. Like oats, which are high in protein, one of the most nutrient-dense foods your dog can eat.
  11. Dog paw prints are unique: Just like human fingerprints, no two dogs have the same prints. 
  12. Too many treats can lead to dog obesity: Snappy Snacks treats are low in fat and calories and made from fresh and healthy ingredients. Check out Snappy Snacks feeding guide to see how many yummy treats your dog can eat.
  13. Dogs understand human emotions: Dogs can read facial expressions and can tell if you are happy or sad. 
  14. Natural treats are popular: many owners are going for natural treats like Snappy Snacks. We have sweet potato and blueberry in our treats, and they make it a much healthier option than any processed treats. 
  15. Dogs have been humans best friends for 15,000 years: they were one of the first domesticated animals.
  16. Dogs Use Smell over Taste :Dogs have about 1,700 taste buds (compared to humans’ 9,000), so they rely more on smell than taste when choosing a treat.
  17. A dog’s sense of time is real :They can tell the difference between short and long periods and even anticipate daily routines.
  18. Some Dogs Are Picky About Treats :Just like people, some dogs are picky eaters and may refuse certain flavors or textures. Our Ginger wag biscuit is a fussy dog pleaser, give it a go and let us know if your fussy pup enjoys

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