MORE DOG FACTS: As we make our way through August, here are some more facts about dogs.

— Greyhounds can beat cheetahs in a race. While cheetahs can run twice as fast as greyhounds, they can only maintain that 70 mph speed for about thirty seconds. A Greyhound can maintain a 35 mph speed for about seven miles. So, the cheetah may start out first, but the greyhound will soon overtake him.

— Dogs have a sense of time. It’s been proven that they know the difference between a hour and five. If conditioned to, they can predict future events, such as regular walk times.

— A study at UCSD claims that your dog can genuinely get jealous when they see you display affection for another creature.

— Dachshunds were originally bred to fight badgers.

— Stray dogs in Russia have learned how to ride the complex subway system, and get off at specific stops in search of food.

— Your dog can smell your feelings. In fact, your dog’s sense of smell is approximately 100,000 times better than yours. So it shouldn’t be shocking that they can in fact, smell things such as fear. When a human is fearful, they perspire, and a dog is easily able to pick up on this change.

— Newfoundlands make great lifeguards because they have water-resistant coats and webbed feet.

— Petting a dog can actually benefit your physical and mental health. Studies have shown that petting a dog for 15 minutes can lower blood pressure by 10%, can help lower feelings of stress, depression, and combat loneliness.

These facts are courtesy of https://www.thedrakecenter.com/services/dogs/blog/23-amazing-facts-about-dogs-you-probably-didnt-know.