Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Furry Facts to Know & Tell

This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.

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March 2023

The name Beagle first appeared in a 1475 English poem called "The Squire of Low Degree" by an unknown author who spelled it "begle.”

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February 2023

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have a Bernedoodle, a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle.

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January 2023

Greyhounds can run up to 45 miles per hour. And a close second is the Saluki, which can reach speeds of 42 mph.

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December 2022

The American Kennel Club holds more than 22,000 dog events with more than 3 million entries each year.

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November 2022

More than 80% of dogs older than age three have active dental disease.

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