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A lot of people always ask the question, or have the misconception, that allowing a puppy dog to lick you, or give ‘puppy kisses’, can and/or will make you sick.

Generally, the only time you could become sick from a dog, is if you come into contact with it’s poop, or from a dog that has rabies. Although it is possible for you to get germs from a healthy pup, it is not very likely.

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The term ‘Golden Years’ often means “the time of life after retirement from active work”, in regards to humans, but your puppy dog also has golden years, and they come much sooner.

As your puppy dog gets older, continue to give him annual exam visits with your veterinarian. It’s especially important to have your pet’s health checked during his older years when medical problems can come up.

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Hip dysplasia is a hereditary disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It can be found in many animals and occasionally in humans, but is most commonly associated with dogs, and is common in many dog breeds, particularly the larger breeds.

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When your dog barks, it can mean a variety of things depending on the tone of the bark and the surrounding circumstances.

An excited alert bark may welcome a familiar person who is approaching. A deep bark combined with a growl may be a warning to a stranger approaching. Your puppy dog may even use a short quick bark to alert you of a need of some kind, like having to go outside to the backyard and needs you to open the door, for example.

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While some dogs appear to shed more than others, all dogs do shed to some extent.

Shedding is really nothing more than your dog’s old hair falling out and new hair growing back in it’s place. Some dog breeds have a faster rate of hair replacement and growth, so they simply tend to shed more.

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Supporting your local shelter or animal organization-whether by donating your money or your time-is a great way to help fight animal cruelty in your community. Shelters may offer opportunities to foster and socialize abused or frightened animals, or to assist humane educators in teaching kids why being cruel to animals isn’t cool.

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Although there has never been a dog who actually told us why they like to dig holes, one can assume it is possibly for some of the reasons below:

• Some dogs like  Terriers and Foxhunters may dig because when they hunt, they dig out the den of their prey.

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Because of it’s sleek and narrow body, coupled with a broad chest and muscular legs, the Greyhound can reach top speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, making this the fastest breed of dogs in the world.

If you are considering taking on a Greyhound as a pet, you might want to consider having a scooter or motorcylce stashed in the garage in case she ever tries to run away from you!

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Here is some neat stuff you may not know about dogs:

• Dogs’ only sweat glands are between their paw pads
• Dog’s nose prints are as unique as a human’s finger prints and can be used to accurately identify them
• All dogs are identical in anatomy - 321 bones and 42 permanent teeth

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The life expectancy of dogs has increased dramatically over the last century. This is attributed to better diets, better health care, and better living and working environments for dogs.

The oldest dog on record was Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog, who died at 29 in 1939. In the 2000s, at least two dogs were trying for the record at 27 or 28 years old, one was fed a purely vegetarian diet and one fed primarily on kangaroo and emu meat!

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