A recent article in the legendary dog magazine, Dogs USA, was full of fun facts and trivia about dogs. Not the kind of thing that reminds you of being a pet owner, but the kind that makes you laugh out loud. Here are a few of the amazing dog toys to brighten your day.
#1. Dog Fun Facts: The World’s Richest Dog
The coin club isn’t just for dogs. Gunther IV, a German Sheppard living in Germany, inherited a great fortune from his father, the son of Countess Liebenstien. Lord Gunther owns worldly possessions, including the estate once owned by Madonna. (By comparison, Oprah Winfrey’s dogs will receive a mere 30 million dollars upon her death).
#2. Dog Fun Makers: Dog Collars in the World
Not all dog collars come from Petco. With 52 carats of diamonds valued at 3.2 million dollars, the most expensive designer dog collar in the world is made by California jeweler, Dogs I Love. The owner is frantic enough to buy a dog.
#3. Dog Fun Facts: The smallest dog in the world
keep the floor vents. The smallest dog in the world would no doubt be one of them. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the Chihuahua, Heaven Sent Brandy, is only 6 inches long and weighs 2 pounds.
#4. Dog Fun Facts: Trust in the Whitehouse
Many US presidents have had dogs living with them at 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue. Abraham Lincoln was no exception. A mixed breed dog with a name His trust was dogs who played Lassie in the movies… …I guess they were males.
#6. Dog Fun Facts: Military Posh
A Great Dane, Just Nocesance, enlisted in the British Royal Navy in 1939, and faithfully served her country until her retirement in 1944. Justus Nucumentum was buried with great military honors, and his memorial statue is a tourist attraction to this day in the town of Simon, South Africa.
#7. Dog Fun Facts: Immense Love
The most famous loyal dog in the 19th century was Bobby, the Greyfriars Skye Terrier. After his owner and best friend John Gray died, Bobby sat guarding the grave for 14 years until his death. The two had been so inseparable in life, working on the pulse of the Scottish police.
#8. Dog Fun Facts: What They Were Thinking
Rarely exposed names in dogs include Rush Limbark, Jack Low, Med. -wad, Eros Wigglebutt, and Toot Commander. I myself shook my hooves once from Mr. Half A Gyro.
#9. Dog Fun Facts: Doggie Beauty Pageants
The most famous canine beauty pageant is held in California, only for bulldogs. The most outrageous dog competition in California also takes place, offering locals the best of everything.
#10. Dog Fun Facts: And Victor is…
The most prestigious dog show in the world is the Westminster Dog Show. And the breed to win the coveted title of Best in Show most times is the Terrier, winner 44 times out of a total of 101 award times awarded.
Sources:
USA dogs. To rule the dogs. Dogs USA 2010 Annual, Special 25th Anniversary Issue, Volume 25 . PP 112-119.
