A human year is seven in dog years
This is probably one of the most recurring myths and it is totally a lie. That is, it is more complex than adding 7 years. And now, since various aspects must be taken into account such as the breed of the dog, its size. And the level of physical activity. The first year of a pet dog is equivalent to about 15 human years, the second to about 9. And once it is an adult, each canine year is equivalent to 4 human years. Therefore, the 7-year-old thing is not correct, in addition, each dog has its own rhythm. In fact, small dogs even tend to live longer than large ones.
Dogs with dry noses are sick
It is also often thought that a dog with a dry nose is sick or has a fever, which does not have to be the case at all. That is, a pet dog may have a dry nose due to the weather or a period of increased inactivity, such as sleeping. That is, it is not an accurate indicator of health and to check its temperature it must be done rectally with a thermometer. So if your puppy has a hot or dry nose always or at some point, don’t be alarmed, it sure has nothing to do with his health!
They only see in black and white
This myth that has been believed for a long time, is really false. That is, dogs do not see all colors as we do, but it does not mean that they see everything in black and white. Dogs perceive blue, yellow, and all variants of gray. Green, red, and orange can be perceived as a variation of gray or variants of yellow. They distinguish the tones in a more limited way. For example, they differentiate well between a yellow and a blue tone, but not between a red and orange.
Pet dog saliva has healing effects
It is often said that dog saliva is curative, which is not true. Their mouth has as many or more bacteria than ours. When they lick a wound, at most they clean the dirt from the area, but their saliva has no healing properties. What’s more, they can make healing difficult and cause infections.
Pet dogs wag their tails when they are happy
This myth is true, but it should be noted that not always wagging the tail is a synonym for happiness. Watch out! A dog can also wag its tail for other reasons. Such as: fear, feeling of threat, etc. It is a way that they express their emotions, so you must interpret them according to other gestures or movements.
There are naturally aggressive breeds
This myth is often stated outright despite being false. It is taken for granted that breeds such as Pitbulls or Dobermans are aggressive by nature, and, both these dogs and the rest, if they are aggressive, it is because of the education or experiences they have received. Yes, it is true that there are dogs that are more robust and large have more strength. They can be more dangerous if they bite you, even while playing. But that doesn’t mean they are violent, they just have more force!
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