Fur-real? Mind-Blowing Dog Facts You Need to Know!

If dropping food was an Olympic sport, your dog would have a gold medal in speed-eating before it even hits the floor.Here are More dog facts, part 2. 

1. Dogs can be left- or right-pawed:just like humans are either left- or right-handed, dogs also have a dominant paw they prefer to use.
2. Treat types: There are different types of treats for different purposes, such as training treats, dental treats, and treats for specific dietary needs. At Snappy Snacks, we make treats for sensitive tums, for weight loss for our chunky monkeys, and to help with plaque. 
3. A wagging tail doesn’t always mean happiness:A dog's tail can indicate different emotions. For example, a wagging tail can mean excitement, but it can also signify anxiety or uncertainty depending on the speed and position of the tail.
4. Treat quantity: Treats should make up no more than 10% of a dog's daily calorie intake. With snappy snacks, our treats are low in fat and calories; each treat has different benefits. Check out each treat description to see what goodness is in them all.
5. The Basenji dog is known as the "barkless dog." :Instead of barking, Basenjis make unique sounds, often described as yodels or howls.
6. Treat health: Treats should be healthy and contain as few ingredients as possible, like we do in Snappy Snacks.
7. Puppies are born blind, deaf, and toothless:When puppies are born, they are completely dependent on their mother for survival. They begin to develop their senses as they grow.
8. Dogs have three eyelids:yes: Dogs have an upper and lower eyelid like humans, but they also have a third eyelid called the "haw," which helps protect their eyes and keep them moist.
9. Treat benefits: Treats can help with muscle development and repair, especially during training or after exercise. Bananas and apples are nutritious fruits that can help with muscle development and repair in dogs. Snappy Snacks Healthy champs have apples, bananas, sweet potatoes, and carrots baked with oats, which are high in protein.
10. The world's oldest dog lived to be 31: Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, holds the record for the longest-lived dog.
11. Chocolate is toxic to dogs: It contains theobromine, which their bodies can’t process properly. We use carob chocolate powder which is a dog friendly chocolate. Carob chocolate offers a sweet flavour that dogs tend to enjoy. It contains nutrients such as fibre, calcium, and phosphorus, providing a tasty treat with potential digestive benefits.
12. Dogs curl up when they sleep to protect their organs: This instinct comes from their wild ancestors, who slept this way for protection from predators.
13. Which Dog Treats Should I Buy? Snappy snacks homemade dog treats at snappysnacks.shop
14. Dogs have been to space: Laika, a stray dog from Moscow, was the first living being to orbit Earth in 1957 aboard the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2.
15. Dogs Have Favourite Flavours: Just like humans, dogs have taste preferences. Some love peanut butter (puppynut butter), while others prefer blueberry (blueberry bow-wow) treats. A lot of dogs love our ginger (ginger wag) biscuits.
16. Dogs can smell fear : When a person feels scared, their body releases adrenaline, and dogs can detect this change in scent.
17. Dog Treats Are a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry :The pet treat industry is worth billions worldwide, with new products constantly being introduced. Please support Snappy Snacks homemade dog treats to put us on the map.
18. The Dalmatian is born without spots : Dalmatian puppies are completely white when born, and their spots develop as they grow older                                                             

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