Do you know which dog is thought to be named for its playful habit of using its front paws in frolic?  And which one has webbed feet?

• Boxers are named for their playful habit of using their front paws in frolic.
• Newfoundland dogs have webbed feet, making them strong and agile swimmers.
• Dogs can be either right-handed or left-handed.
• A dog’s nose prints are as unique as a human’s finger prints.
• The “Dingo” is the wild dog of Australia.
• Abraham Lincoln’s dog “Fido” was the first presidential dog known to be photographed.
• Dalmatian puppies are born pure white and develop their spots as they age.
• The howl is a throwback to the dog’s wild ancestors, who used this vocalization to keep in touch over long distances.
• Dogs pants to keep cool.  Air on the tongue causes evaporation and cooling, preventing dogs from getting heatstroke.
• The famous canine heroine Lassie was actually played by a series of male dogs.