Ode to Canines

I love dogs. My favourite dog is the Pug, and I have one who is one years old who is sweet, caring, obediant and very, very cute. Anyway, this is for all the dog lovers who treat their dogs like a best friend and family member =)

Doggone fact: It only costs an average of $5,000 to raise a dog until 10 years old.
Doggone fact: There are almost 60 million dogs in the USA.
Doggone fact: Irish wolfhounds have a short lifespan and only live to around 7-8 years.
Doggone fact: Dogs can be trained to detect an upcoming epileptic seizure.
Doggone fact: Border Collies are the most

intelligent breed of dog.

Doggone fact: Approximately 87% of dog owners say that when they watch T.V. their dog curls up beside them or at their feet.
Doggone fact: The largest dog in the world is the Irish Wolfhound.

Doggone fact: The dumbest dog in the world is the Afghan Hounds.

Doggone fact: An average city dog lives approximately three years longer than an average country dog.