11 Common Dog Myths

Here are 11 common myths about dogs. See how many you know and then check your answers in my article.

1. Dogs see in black and white.

2. Kibble will keep my dog’s teeth clean.

3. There are dogs who are don’t shed so I won’t see dog hair around my home.

4. Shampooing my dog is very unhealthy. It dries out and damages the hair.

5. If I get a puppy, I can mold his behavior so he will become the perfect dog.

6. Shaving will reduce shedding and keep my dog cool when the weather is hot.

7. Walking and exercise will always maintain the nails.

8. If my dog is not neutered, but he’s very gentle, he will be safe with all dogs at the park.

9. Kibble that is fortified with vitamins are best. After all, look at all the vitamins on the bottom of the label.

10. If I have allergies a hypoallergenic breed will suit me just fine. It’s the hair type that is the issue.

11. A dog's age can be calculated by multiples or 7.

If you want to check how your answers stack up, you can see my article on Answers to Myths

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Comment by Barbara Anderson on March 13, 2014 at 6:59pm: Thanks for the information. Have a great week.

Comment by Kathi on March 13, 2014 at 5:09pm: What a wonderful post Janie! Some I knew about but others were totally new to me. Thanks for posting this.

Kathi

Comment by Geordie on March 13, 2014 at 3:18pm: This post is SO COOL! Thank you for sharing all of those myths and their more truthful counterparts. I knew a couple of them, but others I did not.