Did you Know

...A cat preening its back or the back of its ear is said to be a sign of rain.

...that Mastiff's were recruited as dogs of war during the Roman Empire as well as the Middle Ages? The Romans trained the courageous Mastiffs to fearlessly attack their enemies. During the Middle Ages, the Mastiff was sent into battle against mounted knights. Not entirely defenseless, the Mastiff was geared up with his own coat of armor. With a deadly iron spike set on his head and a cauldron of hot sulfur and resin placed on his back, the Mastiff was transformed into a fearsome warrior.

...The oldest dog that has been reliably documented was an Australian cattle-dog named Bluey. He was put to sleep at the age of 29 years and 5 months!