- A dog by the name of Laika was launched into space aboard the Russian spacecraft Sputnik 2 in 1957.
- The Dalmatian dog is named for the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, where it is believed to have been originally bred.
- Boxers were named after their habit of playing. At the beginning of play with another dog, a Boxer will stand on his hind legs and 'box' at his opponent.
- The name of the Taco Bell dog is Gidget.
- The real name of Toto the dog in "The Wizard Of Oz" was Terry.
- Davy Crockett had a dog named Sport.
- The first guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired were trained in Germany to provide assistance for those blinded in the war. German Shepherds were used for their protective and strong sense of loyalty to their owner.
- In England, the most commonly used guide dog for the blind is the Yellow Labrador Retriever.
- Humans can detect sounds at 20,000 times per second, while dogs can sense frequencies of 30,000 times per second.
- Dogs sweat through the pads of their feet.
