As previously mentioned, we have a lot of new photographs of dogs (and their people) with AntlerBone antler dog treats. The images were taken by an awesome photographer named Mira Adwell. Be sure to "Pin" them if you have a Pinterest account, —here are just a few...

Good hygiene and a kind, loving home are essentials for the growth of any healthy pet. Dogs, in particular, need to be kept clean as they are the most active of pets. Their agility and responsiveness are improved by proper health care and cleanliness. Dog's teeth, nails, coat, and ears need to be taken special care of. Also, you may want to clean their antler dog chews with warm water.

Bathing:

Usually, a dog only needs a bath when its coat gets dirty, however it also depends on the breed of your dog and where the dog is kept. If your dog sleeps on your bed, and many do, you will probably want to bath him/her more often. A dog that lives outside will only require an occasional bath.

In all cases, it is best to use a pet shampoo to bath your dog. The thing to remember is that a dog's skin is more delicate than a human's and is much more prone to drying out when washed. Human based shampoos are formulated to remove all the oils from skin. It is best to get one formulated specifically for dogs that will remove dirt but not the essential oils. 

*Baby shampoo may be used too because it will not irritate your dog's eyes — however, its this mild soap may not remove heavy dirt, grease and grime as well as a dog shampoo.

Last one, I promise:

• The U.S. has the highest dog population in the world. France has the second highest
• Dog nose prints are as unique as human finger prints and can be used to identify them
• The average dog can run about 19 mph. Greyhounds are the fastest dogs on Earth and can run at speeds of 45 mph
• The oldest dog on record was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey who lived 29 years and 5 months. In human years, that is more than 160 years old
• The most intelligent dogs are reportedly the Border Collie and the Poodle, while the least intelligent dogs are the Afghan Hound and the Basenji

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Here are some more random dog facts:

• Dog trainers in ancient China were held in high esteem. A great deal of dog domestication also took place in China, especially dwarfing and miniaturization.
• It costs approximately $10,000 to train a federally certified search and rescue dog.
• A dog can locate the source of a sound in 1/600 of a second and can hear sounds four times farther away than a human can.
• Petting dogs is proven to lower blood pressure of dog owners.
• A person standing still 300 yards away is almost invisible to a dog. But a dog can easily identify its owner standing a mile away if the owner is waving his arms.
• Dogs have a wet nose to collect more of the tiny droplets of smelling chemicals in the air
  

 Here are a few random facts about our dogs:

• A dog’s heart beats between 70 and 120 times a minute, compared with a human heart which beats 70 to 80 times a minute.
• According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the smallest dog on record was a Yorkshire Terrier in Great Britain who, at the age of 2, weighed just 4 ounces.
• Dogs have sweat glands in between their paws
• During the Middle Ages, Great Danes and Mastiffs were sometimes suited with armor and spiked collars to enter a battle or to defend supply caravans
• The American Kennel Club, the most influential dog club in the United States, was founded in 1884
• Those born under the sign of the dog in Chinese astrology are considered to be loyal and discreet, though slightly temperamental
• A dog's favorite treat is an antler chew (ok, maybe we added this one)