They possess up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in us. And the part of a dog's brain that is devoted to analyzing smells is about 40 times greater than ours. ... Dogs possess a sense of smell many times more sensitive than even the most advanced man-made instrument.
In general, dogs can run about 15–20 miles per hour for short distances. However, some breeds are a lot slower than that, while others are capable of much faster speeds.
A major study of dog longevity, which considered both natural and other factors affecting life expectancy, concluded that: "The mean age at death (all breeds, all causes) was 11 years and 1 month, but in dogs dying of natural causes it was 12 years and 8 months.
Some have such good noses they can sniff out medical problems. ...
Dogs can sniff at the same time as breathing. ...
Some dogs are incredible swimmers
If you've ever watched your dog twitching, chattering or moving their paws while sleeping, you may have wondered if they are dreaming. The answer is yes. Dogs do dream.
Dogs can make a sound that is similar to a laugh, which they typically do when they are playing.
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