Are You A Dog Whisperer? Prove it by Acing this Canine Quiz!

My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. - Edith Wharton

Is there any truer companion than a pet dog? Before the invention of written language, agriculture, or cities, humans had dogs. Scientists have found evidence of domesticated dogs as early 12,000 BC. Today, there are an estimated 225 million pet dogs across the globe and 675 million strays! Americans are particularly passionate dog lovers: we have an estimated 73 million pet pooches among us (and 45% of them sleep in our beds!)

A Dog for Every Person under the Sun

With over 300 breeds and countless combinations thereof, the range of dog sizes, personalities and energy levels is practically unlimited. This huge variety surely contributes to their enduring popularity as pets - no matter your own age, lifestyle and activity level, there's a pup match out there for you. Love hiking in the mountains? Try a Rhodesian Ridgeback or Bernese Mountain Dog. Prefer a sofa + Netflix? Couch potato pups like a Basset Hound or Bulldog may be just right for you. Suffer from allergies? Go with a Poodle or Lhasa Apso. Looking for a guard dog and committed to training? Take a look at one of the strong, protective Working Group breeds like Great Danes or Dobermans. But beyond all these individual characteristics, the entire family of dogs shares one, essential quality: unending loyalty. This, more than anything else, explains why dogs truly are man's best friend.

Be Your Dog's Best Friend Too - Start by Taking This Quiz!

Along with the great pleasures of dog ownership comes the responsibility to care for the animal for life. The better you understand your dog's personality, emotional and physical needs, the more rewarding your relationship will be. This fun and informative quiz covers some of the common dog behaviors and how to read the physical clues that reveal much about their inner feelings. So come on in and prove you're a canine connoisseur!

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