5 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Dogs

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Came across this interesting article. Five interesting facts about dogs that I, indeed didn't know about :D

1. Origin of "dog tags": In the United States, dog licensing started in Cincinnati, Ohio. Charging dog owners to license their pets caught on with other cities as well and was so common that by the time American soldiers in World War I were issued ID tags, they reminded everyone so much of what dogs wore that they were humorously called “dog tags,” a term that sticks to this very day.

2. Guard dog on duty:  The phrase "Beware of Dog" is so old that its Latin equivalent — "cave canem" — has been found on signs in Roman ruins. The word "watchdog" isn't quite so old; the first mention of it is by Shakespeare, in The Tempest.

3. Dog's saliva doesn't have healing power. First-aid cream is better:  The idea that a dog's saliva has healing powers has been around at least since the ancient Greeks and Romans, Modern medicine, no surprise, doesn't look kindly on such theories. And by the way: Dogs are attracted to open wounds because the serum from them is sweet.

4. Doggie dreads: If you let the hair of Poodles grow, it will form dreadlocks. While not common, Poodles with “cords” do turn up at dog shows now and then, and they always attract attention. A few years back, a top-winning American Komondor was shaved down, losing 2,700 cords and 15 pounds in the process.

5. Fleas aren't picky: When dogs have fleas, it’s more likely they’ll be what are called “cat fleas,” or Ctenocephalides felis. There is a “dog flea,” but it’s nowhere near as common. The reason “cat fleas” are named after our feline companions is pure coincidence: They were found on a cat when they were first named, in 1834. And, yes, modern flea control from your veterinarian will control these heinous hitchhikers on both cats and dogs.You can read the complete article here.

Do you know some interesting facts about dogs? Specially chihuahuas? Let us know!

Ay-chihuahua! Huntly has been found! (And you'll never guess where.)

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When stuffs are small, you tend to misplace them quite easily. And apparently that includes a chihuahua puppy too! Chihuahuas for Dummies, anybody?

Huntly, the tiny chihuahua who was thought to have been stolen from a supermarket car-park in Street has been reunited with his owners - after getting stuck down the back of the backseat of the car. "I spent a good hour in the police station, completely distraught," his owner, Samantha Schancher said.

"All I could think about was him, and what I was going to tell my daughter when she came in from school."

After giving her statement, Mrs Schancher went back home, almost inconsolable. Unable to settle, she headed back to her car - only to spot her dog, trying to crawl out from between the caperet and the back seat. You can read the full story here.

Like people always said, when you lose something, first place you should check is the back of the chair, always :D

Daily Cute: Chihuahua Dances the Merengue

Like merengue dance? Need a partner? Why not join this super talented chihuahua from Dominican Republic! He is got the move people! The next star has born. Check him out in this cute video:

Chihuahuas have pack of fans

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A heart warming story between the Chihuahua Rescue team and these cute, loving little animals. We have a 15 years old chihuahua at home, thought he is old, he is still quite aggressive sometime. However, I think it is aggressiveness is because of its protective instinct. As described in the story, yappy little chihuahuas are actually quite brave.

Southern California actually has the largest homeless Chihuahua populations, a fact I did not realize til today. Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego is doing a great thing by helping all these Chihuahuas:

“What happened was movies came out, and Paris (Hilton) and all these little starlets were carrying them around, and people thought they’d make money off them,” she said. “Southern California seems to be the Chihuahua capital, but Southern California is euthanizing 300 to 400 a week.”

San Diego County’s proximity to Mexico makes the breed easy to obtain. But when locals realize the cost of spaying and neutering or start to worry about how the dog will act around a new baby, they get rid of their pets.

You can read the complete story here.

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And I totally agree with the writer: “Chihuahuas get kicked around and thrown out, and all they do is love you,” Pollock said. “You take an abused dog, feed it, take care of it, and within two days, that dog would kill a dinosaur for you.”

'Stair-Surfing' Chocolate Lab Puppy Goes Down Steps With Style

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Ok, I know, this is not a Chihuahua, but this Lab puppy is just too cute to ignore!

It appears this funny little puppy figured out the fun part about stairs is just to slide down it with style, grace and enthusiasm! We don't know the adorable pup's name, its age or where it lives. Based on the video's title, "Chocolate lab puppy stair surfing again," we think it's safe to infer that this is a regular occurrence. The dog's surprisingly elegant dismount also indicates these "surfing" sessions have been repeated regularly. See more details here

Can't stop watching this video, you gotta love the way it "surf" down the stairs, it is so funny :D

The iPhone is Like a Chihuahua

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Man's best friend used to be dogs (Chihuahua to be exact!) Well, maybe they still are, but we do have "newer" best friends these days, and they took on the form of electronic gears.

Folks at GetElastic posted this interesting infographic comparing dog size to screen size. Like dog breeds, there is huge variety in screen size. In their data set, the biggest screen is about 13.5 times larger than the smallest one. Though life for web designers and developers. Enough to drive them barking mad!

Our beloved Chihuahua is being compared to the size of an iPhone, and the cool Labrador Retriever is about the size of a laptop. What do you think?

You are welcome to stare at this cool inforgraphic and all its glory details for the next 15 minutes:

DVD Review: Chihuahua Too!

Chihuahua Too! Is a Chihuahua movie that is strictly for the young kids. Adults might find this move a bit too cheesy. That being said, there is nothing to stop you grabbing a copy of this heartwarming dog movie and have a good laugh with the kids.

The basic concept of the movie involves the Fastener family moving into a summer home which is hunted by a cute, long-deceased Chihuahua name Sophie! Now that should be interesting!

Little Sophie was a star of the silver screen during the silent era. The Fastener’s real estate agent (Paul Gregory) fills them in, explaining that the attic contains the old black-and-white movies starring Sophie, who was trained by the house’s original owners (apparently victims of the Titanic disaster). The parents decide they can’t afford the upkeep and need to sell. Jarred and Jan, however, have fallen in love with the property. The family dog Homer loves it too, having been the first to witness Sophie’s ghost. You can read the rest of review here.  

While you can say this movie is a blunt knockoff attempt of Beverly Hills Chihuahua, it does offer an unique interesting plot and its own unique blend of fun. Plus, the dogs are adorable :) 

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