🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾
From Nina Hollander, Charlotte’s Pet-Friendly REALTOR® To All Dogs & Their Loving Parents
How Much Do You Know About Man’s Best Friend?
“A dog will teach you unconditional love.”
— Robert Wagner
August 26th Is National Dog Day!
Are you a proud dog parent? If so, today is the perfect day to celebrate your pup’s unconditional love and loyalty. Take them on an adventure, spoil them with treats, or simply spend quality time together.
Not a dog owner? You can still honor the day by doing something special for dogs everywhere—adopt, volunteer, donate, or spread awareness.
The History of National Dog Day
National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by author and animal behaviorist Colleen Paige. Her goal was to celebrate dogs, raise awareness of abused and neglected pups, fight puppy mills, and challenge breed-specific legislation.
Fun fact: August 26th was chosen as National Dog Day because it was the day Paige’s family adopted their first dog, a Sheltie, from a shelter. 🐶
15 Dog Facts You Might Not Know
A dog’s nose print is as unique as a human fingerprint.
Top male dog names: Max & Buddy; top female names: Bella & Molly.
French Poodles actually originated in Germany, not in France.
The French Bulldog dethroned the Labrador as America’s #1 breed (after a 31-year run as #1) in 2023 and has kept the crown since.
👉 See AKC’s full list of popular breedsDogs can smell the passing of time.
The Saluki is the world’s oldest dog breed, seen in Egyptian tombs from 2100 B.C.
Dogs can smell human emotions.
Dogs have about 1,700 taste buds (humans have 9,000; cats have 473).
Dogs are as smart as a 2-year-old and can learn up to 1,000 words.
Lassie was the first animal inducted into the Animal Hall of Fame (1969).
Greyhounds can run up to 44 mph.
More than half of U.S. Presidents have owned dogs.
Dogs sweat through the pads of their feet.
Over 50% of owners include their dogs in annual holiday photos.
The Basenji is the only dog that doesn’t bark.
Want more? 101 Fun Facts About Dogs
Where to Adopt Your Dog in Charlotte
“Before you get a dog, you can’t quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can’t imagine life any other way.”
— Caroline Knapp
🐾 Carolina P.A.W.S.
P.O. Box 365 | Waxhaw, NC 28173
📞 (704) 916-9138
Website
🐾 Humane Society of Charlotte
1348 Parker Drive | Charlotte, NC 28208
📞 (704) 377-0534
🐾 CMPD Animal Care & Control
8315 Byrum Drive | Charlotte, NC 28217
📞 (704) 336-7600
Website
DOG QUOTES TO LIVE BY
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
— Josh Billings
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
— Roger Caras
“No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.” — Christopher Morley
“The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.”
— Konrad Lorenz
“The average dog is nicer than the average person.”
— Andy Rooney
This information about National Dog Day is provided by Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty, Greater Charlotte residential real estate expert and mutt lover/parent. I've been opening doors for Charlotte area home buyers and sellers and their four-legged family members since 1999. You can call me Charlotte's pet-friendly Realtor®.
"Not all homes should have a dog, but all dogs should have a home."
... Anonymous
SEARCH CHARLOTTE REGION HOMES FOR SALE
FIND OUT WHAT YOUR CHARLOTTE REGION HOME IS WORTH
If you're considering selling or purchasing a pet-friendly home in the Greater Charlotte area, I 'd love an opportunity to earn your business, exceed your expectations, and to show you why experience matters and how:
"The Right Broker Makes All The Difference."
Comments(13)