10 facts about International Dog Day:

  1. International Dog Day was founded in 2004 by Colleen Paige, a pet and family lifestyle advocate.
  2. The day is celebrated on August 26th each year.
  3. The purpose of International Dog Day is to celebrate the bond between dogs and humans, and to raise awareness of the importance of responsible pet ownership.
  4. The day also encourages people to adopt dogs from shelters and rescues.
  5. According to the American Kennel Club, there are over 70 million dogs in the United States.
  6. Dogs have been domesticated for over 15,000 years.
  7. Dogs are the most popular pets in the world.
  8. Dogs can provide a variety of benefits to humans, including companionship, emotional support, and physical activity.
  9. There are over 340 different dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.
  10. International Dog Day is a great opportunity to show your furry friend some extra love and appreciation.

Here are some additional facts about dogs that you might not know:

  • Dogs can smell things that are 10,000 times fainter than humans can.
  • Dogs have three eyelids.
  • Dogs can sweat through their paws.
  • Dogs can hear sounds that are four times higher in frequency than humans can.
  • Dogs can see in color, but they don't see as many colors as humans do.
  • Dogs have a very strong sense of smell and can use it to track down food, find lost people, and detect bombs and drugs.
  • Dogs are very social animals and they need interaction with humans and other dogs.
  • Dogs can provide a great deal of companionship and love to their owners.