Today is “National Dog Day” and a survey that was done by a dog food company reveals that each year, dogs steal over $50 million worth of their owners’ possessions!
Other puppy findings:
75% of dogs steal underwear.
10% of pups have stolen cash and jewelry. Slippers, TV remote controls and toys are also on the list of the most stolen items.
(Above: Our niece Stephanie’s dog, Alpine! Yes, named after the beer.)
Pugs are the most likely dog to steal their owners’ things followed by cocker spaniels, labradors and shih tzus…. can I say that on the radio??
(Above: Our niece Heather’s dog, Maggie.)
Another survey reveals that 1 in 14 people has used his or her dog to attract a new mate.
-Also: 66% of dog owners won’t date someone who doesn’t get along with their canine companion.
90% of dog-owning women say their dogs have at least one quality they’d like to find in a spouse.
34% of women and 23% of men polled by the AKC agreed with the following statement: “If my dog were a human, he/she would be my boy/girlfriend.”
So perhaps give your dog some extra love here today on “National Dog Day!”
-Ian
(Credits: Ian Robinson photos.)
