Do You Know if These Common Beliefs About Dogs Are True or False?

This is false. Cats are said to have nine lives, but even they really only have one.

This is true. The Irish wolfhound can grow as tall as 30-35 inches.

This is false. Some dogs just like to eat grass. There is no solid proof that dogs eat grass because they don't feel well.

This is false. Cooked bones can splinter, so you should avoid giving them to your dog.

This is true. Not so imaginative, but definitely different.

This is false. And, although we enjoy puppy kisses as much as anyone, both dog mouths and human mouths are full of gross stuff.

This is false. Actually, by the time your dog reaches his first birthday, he's already technically a teenager.

This is false. Just like humans, dogs learn faster when they are young, but they are capable of learning new tricks any time.

This is false. Although some dogs and some cats don't get along, some people don't get along with everyone either.

This is true. As little as one ounce of dark chocolate can be deadly for a small dog. It's best to avoid giving your dog any chocolate.

This is true. Puppies are working hard on growing big and strong. All that hard work means lots of naps.

This is true. The greyhound can reach speeds of over 40 miles per hour.

This is false. Actually, dogs can see colors; they just can't see them as well as humans can.

If you've ever seen a dog smile, you know this is true, although what we call a smile is actually just a very relaxed state.

This is true. For obvious reasons, dogs whose ears stand straight up can hear better than dogs whose ears flop over and block the ear canal.

This is true. Dogs live an average of 10-14 years.

This is (mostly) true. On average, smaller dog breeds live longer than big dog breeds.

This is true. The mastiff can weigh in at as much as 200 pounds.

This is true. Chow chows are born with pink tongues, and they turn a bluish black when the pup is about 8-10 weeks old.

This is (mostly) true. Dogs do help their wounds heal by licking them, but too much licking may signal a problem.

This is true. Just like human fingerprints, no two dog nose prints are the same.

This is true. A Russian dog named Laika went into space in 1957.

This is true. Adult dogs have 42 teeth. Puppies have 28 teeth.

This is false. Although dogs do often wag their tails when they are happy, the may also wag them when they are nervous.

This is false. Dogs are omnivores. They eat meat, grains and veggies. Vegetarian diets really don't provide the nutrition dogs need to stay healthy.

This is true. Although dogs aren't actually color blind, they have no receptors for the color red, so they can't see it.

This is true. Although most people don't brush their dogs' teeth, brushing them can prevent bad breath and serious health issues.

This is true. The Newfoundland has webbed feet and a water-resistant coat.

This is true. Dogs sweat through the pads of their feet.

This is true. Dogs do not like to be alone.

This is false. There is really no meaning to a dog with a dry nose other than it's a dry nose.

This is (mostly) false. Although some dogs might be happy with just a yard to move around in, most dogs are healthier with more exercise. Take your dog to the dog park and for regular walks.

This is true. The Saluki originated in Egypt about 329 B.C.

This is true. Research has shown that petting a dog can lower blood pressure - yours, not the dog's (maybe the dog's, too... we really don't know).

This is true. Puppies use heat sensors in their noses to find mom until their eyes and ears open.