International Dog Day - 12 Facts about dogs

International Dog Day is marked on August 26 every year to celebrate the contribution of dogs to our daily lives.

While people might hate or love dogs

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Nobody can deny their existence and contribution to mankind.

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12 facts about dogs

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Dogs can sense illness, storms and disasters

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Tail wagging is a sign of love, fear, aggression, and insecurity

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They have exceptional hearing ability

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Dogs are smarter than toddlers

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Border collies are the smartest dog breed

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· Dogs do dream

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Dog's face shape defines their life spans

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Dog breath is truly unhealthy

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Dogs are not colour blind

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