Did you Know

...Most domestic dogs are capable of reaching speeds of 32 kms per hour when running flat out but the members of the greyhound family may reach speeds up to 70 kms per hour.

...that during the 19th century mummified cats in Egypt were excavated and used as manure? In one consignment alone, there were 19 tons of mummified cats. Unfortunately, all that was saved from that consignment was one skull, which was given to the British Museum.

...The tallest dog on record was named Shamgret Danzas. He was 42 inches tall (at the shoulder!) and weighed 238 lbs.