General 8 fascinating facts about your favourite dog breeds By Jackie Davis Published: September 22, 2024 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Photo by svetlana_kuznetsova_ph/Shutterstock Dogs normally have 42 teeth, but as a puppy the chow chow typically has 44. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Photo by Amy Richmond/Shutterstock For genetic reasons, 30 per cent of Dalmatian puppies are born deaf in one ear. All Dalmatians are born white; they develop spots as they grow. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Photo by photobox.ks The dachshund was originally bred to fight badgers. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Photo by Sashulity/Shutterstock The first dog to be created through cloning—in South Korea in 2005—was an Afghan hound (named Snuppy). View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Photo by Stanislaw1999/Shutterstock Most Chihuahuas have fur, but there are hairless individuals that have a rare genetic defect that causes the nakedness. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Photo by Rhys Leonard/Shutterstock Greyhounds are notoriously lazy—some will sleep up to 20 hours a day. Still, thanks to excellent stamina, a greyhound could beat a cheetah in a race. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Photo by alenka2194/Shutterstock Pomeranians are adept as symptom-sensing service dogs for owners with Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Photo by Daria Shvetcova/Shutterstock The first Doberman—from a mix of cattle dog and shepherd—was created by a German tax collector in 1870. View in Fullscreen Related galleries At the Helliwell cottage—and all over cottage country—pickleball is serving up hours of fun It’s huge! 5 giant facts about Canada 8 expert-approved Canadian cheeses to serve to your cottage guests 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 fascinating facts about your favourite dog breeds Cottagers and dogs go together like…well, two things that go together. So, you love your cottage dog! But did you know these fascinating factoids about your poochy BFFs? Related Story Canada’s most popular dog breed of 2023 is… Related Story 7 dog breeds that aren’t Canadian but should be Related Story The origin story of the idiom ‘dog days of summer’ Sign up for our newsletters By submitting your information via this form, you agree to receive electronic communications from Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc., containing news, updates and promotions regarding cottage living and Cottage Life's products. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Dockside Weekly The latest cottage-country news, trending stories, and how-to advice Dockside DIY Bi-weekly Fix-it info, project ideas, and maintenance tips from our DIY experts The Great Outdoors Monthly Nature and environment news and inspiration for people who love to get outside The Key Weekly Need-to-know info about buying, selling, and renting cottage real estate Family Matters Five-part series Untangle the thorny process of cottage succession with expert advice from lawyer, Peter Lillico