Dog — man’s best friend. Well, no one doubts dogs are very loyal and the best friends a taker can ever hope for. But what about you? Since you’re supposedly friends with dogs, you should know a thing or two about them. How many of these can you check off?

Share some other science facts about dogs that you know of in the comments. Oh, and remember, easy on the hugs. M’kay? 

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