Dogs are the most popular pet in the world!

The smallest dog breed is the Chihuahua.  The tallest breed is the Irish wolfhound. The St. Bernard is the heaviest breed and can weigh about 200 pounds!

Dogs have 321 bones and 42 permanent teeth.

A dog's sense of smell is 37 times stronger than a humans.

There are over 200 breeds of dogs.

Dalmations are born pure white but develop the spots as they mature.

The only  barkless dog in the world is the Basenji.

The oldest known breed of dog is the Saluki, which were raised as hunting dogs by the Egyptians.

A dog takes from 10 to 30 breaths a minute.

The oldest known dog lived to be 29 years old.

The Lhasa Apso was used by monks to guard temples.

A Great Dane can eat up to 8 1/2 pounds of food per day!

The world's first ever space astronaut was a dog named Laikia, sent into space in an earth satellite by the Russian government in 1957.

Almost all dog breeds have pink tongues except the black tongued Chow Chow and Shar-Pei.

About 1/3 of all US households have one or more dogs.

Puppies don't normally wag their tails until about 30 days old.

At age one year, a dog is the equivalent of 16 human years; at two dog years, they are 24 human years; at 3 dog years, 30 human years; and for every dog year after that, add 4 human years.

Dogs have been domesticated for 100,000 years.

Greyhounds can reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour for short periods of time.

Dogs can learn up to 50 words of any human language.

Puppies go through a fear stage from the age of 8-10 weeks.  A sudden noise like a firecracker going off near a puppy this age can make the dog afraid of thunder for the rest of it's life!

Dogs get heartworm from being bitten  by one infected mosquito.

Large breed dogs should be fed twice a day instead of once to avoid stomach bloat.

The best time to take a puppy from it's little physically and psychologically is at the age of 49 days old.

Among the survivors of the Titanic were two dogs, a Pekingese and a Pomeranian.

Law enforcement agencies also rely on the dog's acute sense of smell to uncover illegal drugs.

The Springer Spaniel was named for its ability to "spring", or startle, game.

The normal life span of a small or medium-size dog is about 15 years. A large dog lives only about ten years, however.

The Great Dane is the national dog of Germany.

Labrador Retrievers were originally bred to retrieve fishing nets.

Siberian Huskies have been used to herd reindeer in Siberia for 3000 years.

The world's first dog show was held in Britain in 1859.

Dog and Dog Lover Stores

Chet Phillips Illustration Online Store-The dog illustrations in this store are absolutely gorgeous, and you will be happy you clicked on this link to see them! Various dog breed illustrations added to T-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, mugs, calendars, journals, tote bags, greeting cards, and much more.

The Pet Shop-Pet portraits, pet breeds, four silly Pup-isms designs, and six cute and funny All-Pug designs, plus lots of other pug designs. These unique portrait designs are a must see!

Who Wants Treats Gallery-Pet art by Ron Krajewski- Beautiful dog breed art added to T-shirts and other apparel and keepsake gifts, tote bags, mousepads, and much more.

Pet Pop Art-The original, whimsical works of art of Pet Pop Art feature all your favorite dog breeds and cat designs too!

Springdales-Our shop specializes in unique dog breed gifts. Our Golden Retriever and our Collie Shops offer one of the finest and largest gift selections online today. We also have dog breed gifts for more than twenty other dog breeds. We carry dog breed T-shirts, magnets, clocks, mugs, cards, posters, and many more dog breed gifts.

Danita Shop Dog Art & Cartoons-Original art designs, cartoons, and paintings  including Old English  Sheepdog and other dog breeds as well as for mutts. This store will also do custom designs!

SOLOpress Mall - Visit our store for apparel and gifts for any dog breed, from akc registered to mutts and blended breeds we try to cover them all.

Just Animals-Various dog designs for many dog breeds including World's Best (dog breed), My (dog breed) is my Co-pilot, Ask Me About My (dog breed) and more!

Cowbelly Pet Photography-Unique and colorful modern dog art cards, mugs, and more for the dog lover with sophisticated tastes.

KiniArt Designs-Cute cartoon drawn dog designs in many dog breeds as well as a lot of other animals on T-shirts, greeting cards, keepsake gifts, throw pillows, mousepads, and other apparel items!

Keepsake Arts Online-Cute cartoon dog and dog bone designs on mugs, T-shirts, keepsake gifts, and more!

Mom's Break-Assorted dog T-shirts including Loves Shoes, Nosey Dog, I Love My Boy, Daddy's Baby, and a whole lot more!

Paw Gifts-Dog art t-shirts, mugs, & gift items in many dog breeds!

Saraband Designs-There's so much choice of breed & design here. We present pedigree dogs & mixed breed canines - something for everyone & gifts galore!

US Pet Pros-Pet designs including Talk to the Paw, Pastel Blocks Dog design, and My Next Dog Will be Normal! Also check out the No Breeds Banned designs and Pet Rescue designs!

Pet Art by Angie-All sorts of orginal, fun, whimsical pet art!

Blessing Art-Awesome dog illustrations including Rescue Dog art, Everyday Dogs, Pugs, Westies, and more, as well as a complete 2006 calendar prints section and section of mugs!

Keri Lyn Art Mall-Dog art by Keri Lyn, so cute and colorful, a must see! These dog art T-shirts, mugs, and other items will delight dog lovers!

Wild  Art Studio-We specialize in AKC dog breed art products, but also offer a wide variety of unique wildlife art products as well. Art by Jeanette Garey.

Scout Dog-Absolutely adorable doggie art including many dog breeds on various T-shirts and other apparel items and gift items.

Flying  Beagle Design Studio-Flying Beagle tote bags, mugs, T-shirts, and a whole lot of other items!

Obey The Purebreed-Breed specific Propaganda for World-Domination by Dogs!

Eva Designs-Dog breed art tile coasters, keepsake rounds, and a whole lot of other dog design items!

Rescue Dogs-Rescue Dogs is for people who share their lives with dogs who have been given a second chance at life. A portion of the profits from this store will be donated to the American Humane Society which rescues thousands of animals yearly.

Puppy Paws-Custom accessories for you and your pet! Dog breed mousepads, journals, stickers, wall clocks, and more!

Favorite Dog-We sell dog breed items to wear, use and decorate your space. We're adding new breeds all the time!

Bernese R Us-Bernese Mountain Dog and King Charles Spaniel gifts and apparel items!

The ZapGraphix Shop-Space Doggie design apparel and gifts, tons of beautiful dog stickers and bumper stickers, and breed specific I Love My (breed) license plate frames!

Fur's Family-Unique upscale dog and pet lover gifts and T-shirts including dog slogans, dog quotes, dog tees and more!

Rowdy JRT-If you are a Jack Russell Terrier lover, you're going to love this store that's loaded with Jack Russell Terrier designs!

Full Moon Emporium-Tons of beautiful dog designs including German Shepherd, Bloodhound, Airedale, Collie, Afghan Hound, Yorkshire Terrier, Pug, and a lot more on T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, and more! You'll also find a great selection of dog tees here!

Dreambarks-However rare or popular your breed of dog may be, you can find it here.  This shop has over 300 breeds plus general dog designs!

The Emerald Forest-Many dog breed designs and dog and dog lover gifts and apparel! 

Dakota's Den Labrador Retriever Dog Gifts-Purebreed, Rescue, or Lab Mix Chocolate, Yellow, and Black Labrador Retriever clothing and dog gifts. Our Labrador Retriever Dog Gift products depict original artwork and photography. We offer beautiful full color photography, humorous sayings, and dog quotes for the pet lover in your family.

Corrieweb Store-Welcome to the Dog House, the place where all canine fanciers can shop to their hearts content ! You'll howl with happiness at the sight of these fabulous doggy designs. Don't miss the special numbered collectors tiles and framed tiles!

The Corgi Lovers Shop-Show your love for these beautiful dogs by wearing one of the Welsh Corgi styles below.  After all, dog lovers must have their tees!

Cafe Pets-Need a funny or cute dog breed t-shirt? We got 'em for men, women, teens, kids and babies. We also have decorative dog breed products for the home and office including mugs, aprons, wall clocks, ornaments and more. Gift yourself or gift a friend!

Doggie Mania-Awesome Jack Russell T-shirts, mousepads, buttons, magnets, and more.

4 Crazy Dogs-Awesome dog and dog lover designs, very original and very cute! You can also find pet loss memorial tiles here!

Serendipity Studios - A Celebration of the World's Greatest Dogs. Specializing in gifts featuring t-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, mugs, calendars, cards and more for Golden Retriever lovers and other breeds too.

Rottweiler Love - Shirts and gift items for Rottweiler lovers and their pets!

Shepherd Art - Digitally created German Shepherd art featuring a painting of a German Shepherd puppy, created by Kimberly J.T.

stickdeez - Clean, sharp design dog breed specific silhouettes, a must see for any dog lovers!

Shepherd Girl - Unique, hip, and fun dog designs featuring terriers, pugs, poodles, and labs!

VIVA DOG Online Store - The designs featured on VIVA DOG are rescue and shelter hounds. These unique designs are a must see!

Dog 2008 Wall Calendars and Calendar Prints:

The Pet Shop Kathy Weller Pet Portraiture Wall Calendar-12 months of Kathy Weller's pet portraits! From a princess Chihuahua to surfing Jack Russell Terrier, there is a pet here for every pet lover!

Cowbelly Pet Photography 2008 Decopaw Dog Art Wall Calendar-2006 wall calendar with 37 fun, colorful, original decopaw art images by professional pet photographer Jamie Pflughoeft of Cowbelly Pet Photography in Seattle, Washington.

Chet Phillips Bejeweled Pets 2008 Wall Calendar-12 months of pampered pets living the royal life. Illustrations by Chet Phillips

TylerDog Darling Dachshunds Wall Calendar-Start your year off right with a beautiful calendar featuring our darling Miniature Dachshunds!

Pet Pop Art Calendar Prints-various dog breeds on calendar prints including Airedale, Basset Hound, Boxer, Bulldog, Greyhound, Jack Russell Terrier, Pug, Dachshund, and more!

Irony Design Siberian Husky Prints Wall Calendar-Siberian Husky Prints. 2006 Wall Calendar. Different husky photo each month. Makes great gifts for dog lovers.

Bulldogs World Bulldogs 2008 Wall Calendars-Simply Bulldogs, Bulldog Moments, Bulldog Pride, Bulldog Expressions, Bulldogs Rule, Bulldog Rescue, and more!

Dog License Plate Frames, Stickers, & Bumper Stickers!

Just Animals-My dog is my co-pilot personalized for every dog breed on license plates and bumper stickers.

The ZapGraphix Shop-Tons of beautiful dog stickers and bumper stickers, and breed specific I Love My (breed) license plate frames!