canine characteristics ABH

why do dogs see fewer colors (canine characteristics)

have fewer cones

when do puppies open their eyes (canine characteristics)

10-14 days

how do dogs hear us (canine characteristics)

through a tunnel cone

how do dogs taste smells (canine characteristics)

they have an organ on the roof of their mouths

define coprophagia (canine characteristics)

eat their own poop

how long can dogs go without food and water (canine characteristics)

24-48hrs

dogs need —oz of H2O/— of body weight/day (canine characteristics)

1oz, lbs

what are the low stress areas (3) (canine characteristics)

1. neck

2. chest

3. belly

what are the high stress areas (5) (canine characteristics)

1. head

2. eyes

3. mouth

4. paws

5. anal sac areas

how much do dogs sleep (range) (canine characteristics)

12-14hrs

which needs more sleep: big or small dogs (canine characteristics)

big dogs

how long are dogs pregnant for (canine characteristics)

58 - 68 days

which needs the bathroom more: big or small dogs (canine characteristics)

small dogs

how many times do dogs pee a day (range) (canine characteristics)

3-5

how many times do they poop a day (canine characteristics)

2-3

what are the 8 fur types (canine characteristics)

1. short haired

2. long haired

3. double coated

4. heavy coated

5. smooth coated

6. silky coated

7. wavy coated

8. wire coated

what is the brindle color (canine characteristics)

tigre stripe black and tan

what is the color merle (canine characteristics)

grey and white mix

what is sable (canine characteristics)

light brown