Pack Facts - Test Your Pet Fact Knowledge

At NaturVet, we believe that old dogs can learn new tricks. We also believe that pet parents might be able to learn a thing or two about the furry friends sitting right next to them.

Fun Pet Trivia & Pack Fact Knowledge Testers

Whether you need some fun trivia points, or just want to test your own knowledge, these pack facts are for you. We’ve dug up 57 paws-itively fun pet facts that are sure to make you tilt your head at least once or twice.

Pack Fact #1 - Dogs Sense of Smell

Dogs have a sense of smell that is 100,000 times stronger than humans.

Pack Fact #2 - Tallest Dog Record

The tallest dog on record was a Great Dane named Zeus, who stood at 44 inches tall.

Pack Fact #3

The world’s smallest breed is the Chihuahua, which can weigh as little as two pounds.

Pack Fact #4 - Most Popular Dog Breed

The most popular dog breed in the United States is the Labrador Retriever.

Pack Fact #5 - Dogs Noses

Dogs’ noses are as unique as human fingerprints.

Pack Fact #6 - Puppy Sweat

Pups actually sweat through their paws!

Pack Fact #7 - A Yodeling Dog

The Basenji breed doesn’t bark – but yodels.

Pack Fact #8 - Find the Spot

Dalmatians are born completely white, and develop their spots as they grow older.
Source: https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dalmatian/

Pack Fact #9 - Fastest Dog on Earth

Greyhounds are the fastest dogs on earth, with speeds of up to 45 miles per hour.
Source: https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/greyhound/

Pack Fact #10 - Hearing Accuracy

A dog's sense of hearing is more than ten times more accurate than a human's.

Pack Fact #11 - Paw Preferences

Dogs can be right or left-handed (-pawed?), just like humans!

Pack Fact #12 - Jury Approved

The Bloodhound is the only animal whose evidence is admissible in court.

Pack Fact #13 - Cats Listen Up

Cats can rotate their ears 180 degrees, and can turn in the direction of sound 10 times faster than those of the best watchdog.

Pack Fact #14 - Oldest Dog Breed

The Saluki is the oldest dog breed, dating back to ancient Egypt around 329 B.C.

Pack Fact #15 - Tail Language

A dog's wagging tail can signify a variety of emotions, from happiness, readiness to play, or even feeling nervous.

Pack Fact #16 - Cat Night Vision

Cats have a special reflective layer behind their retinas, enhancing their night vision and making it six times better than that of humans.

Pack Fact #17 - Most Intelligent Breed of Dog

The Border Collie is often considered the most intelligent breed of dog due to its trainability.
Reference Link: Psychology Today

Pack Fact #18 - Heightened Sense of Smell

Certain breeds of dogs like the Saint Bernard, have a heightened sense of smell that allows them to locate people buried by avalanches.
Reference Link: American Kennel Club (AKC)

Pack Fact #19 - No Swim Breed

The French Bulldog cannot swim because of its squat frame and bulbous head.

Pack Fact #20 - Cat Naps

The average cat sleeps 13 to 14 hours a day, in various cozy and comfortable spots.

Pack Fact #21 - Built for Cold Weather

The Siberian Husky's thick coat helps them withstand temperatures as low as -60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pack Fact #22 - Corgi Folklore

Corgis were believed to be ridden by fairy warriors in ancient folklore, which is why they have markings that look like saddles and harnesses.

Pack Fact #23 - Sense of Smell Runner-Up

Basset Hounds have the second-best sense of smell, second only to the Bloodhound.
Reference Link: American Kennel Club (AKC)

Pack Fact #24 - Cat Taste Receptors

Cats can't taste sweetness. They lack the taste receptors for it.

Pack Fact #25 - Sled Dog Origins

Pomeranians were initially bred as large sled dogs, used for heavy work in the Arctic regions.

Pack Fact #26 - How Many Scent Receptors?

The Beagle's strong sense of smell is due to their having more than 220 million scent receptors.

Pack Fact #27 - Hairless Cat Skin

The hairless Sphynx cat's skin feels like chamois leather and can be covered in a fine layer of down which makes it feel like a warm peach.

Pack Fact #28 - Bred to Pull

Bred to pull carts, Bernese Mountain Dogs can pull 1,000+ lbs thanks to their immense size and strength.

Pack Fact #29 - Horse Vision

Horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal, giving them a nearly 360-degree field of vision.

Pack Fact #30 - Golden Intelligence

Golden Retrievers are so trainable and intelligent they are often used for roles in search and rescue teams and as service dogs.

Pack Fact #31 - Swimming Cats

The Turkish Van cat is one of the few breeds that loves swimming, likely because its coat has a unique texture that makes it water resistant.

Pack Fact #32 - True Shih Tzu Origins

Contrary to popular belief, the Shih Tzu is actually a breed that originated in China, not Tibet.

Pack Fact #33 - Bred to Catch Rats

Yorkshire Terriers, despite their small size, were originally bred to catch rats in clothing mills.

Pack Fact #34 - Largest Breed of Cat

The largest breed of cat is the Maine Coon, with males weighing between 13-18 pounds, and some even exceeding 20 pounds.

Pack Fact #35 - Black Tongued Doggos

The Chow Chow and the Shar-Pei are the only two dog breeds that have fully black tongues.

Pack Fact #36 - Front Paw Boxing

Boxers are named so because of their playful nature and the way they use their front paws in a boxing motion.

Pack Fact #37 - Smelling Danger

A dog's sense of smell is so accurate that it has been known to detect diseases like cancer in humans.
Reference Link: PBS

Pack Fact #38 - Rottweiler Name Origin

The Rottweiler is named after a small town in Germany called Rottweil, which in turn was named after the red tiles of the Roman villas built there.

Pack Fact #39 - Bred for Reindeer Herding

The Samoyed breed, while looking fluffy and glamorous, is a hardy working dog breed that was originally bred for reindeer herding and sled pulling in Siberia.

Pack Fact #40 - Cat Hops

Cats can jump up to six times their length.

Pack Fact #41 - Bred to Fight Badgers

The Dachshund was originally bred to fight badgers.

Pack Fact #42 - A Real Goofball

Despite their elegant look, Afghan Hounds have a clownish personality and love to goof around.

Pack Fact #43 - The "American Gentleman"

The Boston Terrier is known as the "American Gentleman" because of its tuxedo-like marking.

Pack Fact #44 - Queen Elizabeth II Dog of Choice

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has been popularized by Queen Elizabeth II who has owned over 30 during her reign.

Pack Fact #45 - Cat Tail Bones

Cats use their tails to balance themselves and they have nearly 30 individual bones in them.
Reference Link: Catster

Pack Fact #46 - Shepherd Transplant

The Australian Shepherd was not actually developed in Australia, but rather the United States.

Pack Fact #47 -

Despite its small size, the Papillon has a strong athletic ability and can be trained to do all kinds of tricks.

Pack Fact #48 - Bred to Safeguard Game

The Bullmastiff, a large-sized breed of domestic dog, has a solid build and a short muzzle, originally developed by gamekeepers to guard estates.

Pack Fact #49 - Cat Papillae

Cats have a specialized grooming tool on their tongues called papillae, made of the same material as their claws.

Pack Fact #50 - Bred for Springing Game

The English Springer Spaniel is known for its agility and endurance, originally bred for springing game in the field.

Pack Fact #51 - Smelling Emotions

Dogs can sniff out human emotions by smell alone.

Pack Fact #52 - Aztec Importance

Chihuahuas were important to the Aztecs. The Aztec nobility of Mexico kept Chihuahuas.

Pack Fact #53 - Cat Chromosomes

Most calico cats are girls. Two X chromosomes are needed for cats to have a distinctive tri-color coat. If a cat has an XX pair, she will be female.

Pack Fact #54 - Runner-Up in Tolerance Testing

Pit bulls are not inherently aggressive. In temperance tests, they were the 2nd most tolerant breed, next to golden retrievers. The least tolerant was the chihuahua.

Pack Fact #55 - Cat Mayor

A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years. He didn’t hold any legislative power but was loved by locals and tourists.

Pack Fact #56 - Astrocat

In 1963 a cat went to space. Felicette, also known as ‘Astrocat’ was the 1st and only cat to go to space.
Reference Link: Purina

Pack Fact #57 - House Cat Genetics

House cats share 95.6% of their genetic makeup with tigers.

Wrapping up our Pack Facts for now

We hope you enjoyed our fun pet fact trivia. Whether you learned something new or reminded yourself of a few, we're sure you've got a new conversation started or two purr-fect for breaking the ice with your next pet meet up.

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