The average dog can learn and understand about 165 words and gestures, but the smartest breeds, like Border Collies, can recognize up to 250! They’re great at learning verbal and non-verbal commands.
During play, dogs will often sneeze as a way of signaling to other dogs or humans that they’re having fun and don’t intend to be aggressive. It’s their way of saying, “I’m just playing!”
While some dogs show a clear preference for using either their left or right paw, many are ambidextrous, meaning they use both paws equally. Studies have found that around 50% of dogs don’t show a dominant paw preference.
These fascinating facts shed light on the incredible abilities and behaviors of our beloved canine companions! 🐕🐾