10 Amazing Dog Facts You Probably Didn't Know

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Jul 08, 2025

Dogs Can Smell Diseases

Dogs can detect cancer, diabetes, and even COVID-19 by smell with high accuracy— their noses are medical marvels in fur!

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Every Dog Nose is Unique

Just like fingerprints in humans, every dog has a unique nose print that can be used for identification.

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Dogs Dream Too

Yes, dogs dream while sleeping! Puppies and senior dogs dream more often than adults.

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They Understand Up to 250 Words

With the right training, dogs can learn and respond to over 250 words, commands, and gestures.

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Dogs Can Hear 4 Times Better

Dogs hear at frequencies up to 65,000 Hz — far beyond the human range of 20,000 Hz.

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Sense of Smell Is 40x Better

A dog’s nose has 300 million scent receptors — about 40 times more sensitive than humans — making them exceptional trackers and detectors.

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Dogs Can Get Jealous Too

Studies show dogs get jealous when their humans show affection to other pets — just like us!

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They Sweat Through Their Paws

Dogs don’t sweat like humans. They cool down by panting and sweating through their paw pads.

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Natural Swimmers

Dogs can’t breathe underwater, but many are strong swimmers and can hold their breath briefly while diving.

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Dogs Can Fall in Love

When a dog sees someone they love, their body releases oxytocin — the same hormone humans release when bonding.

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