10 facts you may not know about dogs

By Juliana Weiss-Roessler

Do you think you know everything about our canine companions? Think again! Check out these 10 surprising facts about dogs.

1- Your dog is as smart as a 2-year-old toddler.
There’s a reason your tot and your pup get along so well: they speak the same language. Or at least, they likely understand roughly the same number of words and gestures — 250!