Man's Best Friend

Man's Best Friend

We're a Nation of dog lovers, but did you know that studies show that a lovingly handled dog is a healthier dog? 

The touch of the human hand improves the functions of virtually all the sustaining systems: respiratory, circulatory, digestive and so on. In new born puppies. A frequently petted puppy is not only healthier and happier, but also better behaved. Dogs like humans, find solace in touching another living being, which is another reason why they get along so well together! 

So what other fascinating facts are there about our canine friends?

A dog can run up to  nineteen miles per hour when running at full speed., but the members of the greyhound family are the fastest, they can run up to 42 miles per hour.

Small dogs live the longest. Toy breeds live up to 16 years or more. Larger dogs average is
7 - 12 years. Veterinary medicine have extended  this estimate by about three years. However, some breeds, such as Tibetan terrier live as long as twenty years.

A dog's nose works 1 million times more efficiently than the human nose. Some dogs have better noses than others.  Some dogs have the ability to sniff out suitcases filled with drugs.

Did you know the average dog has 42 permanent teeth in his mouth

A dog's hearing is much greater than a humans, especially for high-pitched should. Dogs can hears sounds that are ultrasonic.  If a dog suddenly pricks up its ears and becomes alert for no apparent reason, he might have detected bat or rodent sounds that are not heard by us!

Eighty percent of dog owners buy their dog a present for holidays and birthdays. More than half of them sign letters and cards from themselves and their pets. So why not get your dog a lovely Personalised Bowl?