November 2020

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  • Dogs and horses have the same facial expressions when they are playing with each other or playing with others of their own species.

  • Chiengora is a yarn or wool made from dog hair. Dog hair has been found in yarns dating back to prehistoric Scandinavia and in textiles from the Navajo and Salish cultures of North America.

  • Kublai Khan, the 13th century Mongol emperor, had 5,000 Mastiffs.

  • An international team of researchers recently determined that before European colonization, there were distinct Native American dog breeds, many of which were wiped out along with Native American human populations.

  • Be careful on Thanksgiving. The seasoning from the turkey drippings, along with the skin and gravy, can cause pancreatitis in dogs.

R.U. Steinberg

Mr. Smarty Pants read the above information in a book, magazine, newspaper, or website; heard it on the radio; saw it on television; or overheard it a party. Got any facts? Email them to Mr. Smarty Pants for possible inclusion in the column at MrPants@AustinChronicle.com.

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