Life Span of a dog: Usually longer than 10 years, although very large breeds and very small ones tend not to live so long except Chihuahua which is the smallest dog in the world. Longest-lived dog on record was over 27 years. [Read more...]
Fastest Dog In The World: Saluki
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Saluki is the fastest dog in the world over long distances. Whereas Greyhound is the fastest dog breed in the world over short distances. Saluki is also known as Arabian Hound or Persian greyhound and it is found in Middle Eastern countries. [Read more...]
Heaviest Dog In The World
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St Bernard is the heaviest dog in the world because its weight can reach about 100 kg. St Bernard is a working dog from the Swiss Alps, originally bred for rescue. This heaviest dog breed in the world has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its large size. [Read more...]
Tallest dog in the world; Irish Wolfhound
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Irish wolfhound is the tallest dog in the world. It is also one of the biggest dogs on earth. This tallest dog breed in the world reaches the shoulder height of about 110 cm. Found in the Ireland initially, this dog species is now found on American and European lands as well. [Read more...]
Smallest Dog Breed In The World: Chihuahua
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Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world. It weighs under 1 kg on average. This is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world. Native to Mexico, where it received it’s name from the Mexican State of Chihuahua. [Read more...]