[Quiz] Don’t Believe Everything You Hear: Myths & Facts About Dogs!

Female dogs who are permitted to produce at least one litter before being spayed almost always have better temperaments.

Only male dogs raise a leg to urinate.

You should hire a professional trainer if you want your dog to learn proper behavior.

In general, mixed-breed dogs are healthier than purebred dogs.

Household pets don't need to learn obedience because they aren't working.

The poodle was originated in France, as stated by both the American and British Kennel Clubs.

A common method of training some types of drug-detecting canines involves getting them addicted to the drug they are meant to sniff out.

To discourage your dog from soiling the carpet inside the house, you should rub his nose in the mess after he produces one.

Dogs have been shown to outperform cat in intelligence tests.

Dogs were the first domesticated animal that had no practical purpose for humans, such as providing food or clothing.

Pit bulls have jaws that are physiologically designed to close tightly when they fight.

Getting a puppy from a pet store that breeds and sells canines for profit isn't the best idea.

Young puppies shouldn't be separated from their mothers before they've been on their own for at least seven weeks.

Dogs without hair, like the Chinese Crested, tend to become hotter than their hairy counterparts.