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Jan = new Array
Jan[1] = "Rin Tin Tin, a German shepherd who was a very famous canine movie star, was in 19 movies before he died in 1932."
Jan[2] = "All dogs are probably descended from an animal called Tomarctus, who lived approximately 15 million years ago."
Jan[3] = "Newfoundland dogs have webbed feet, making them strong and agile swimmers."
Jan[4] = "Dalmatian puppies are pure white when they're born."
Jan[5] = "A Bloodhound can distinguish and identify several scents at the same time."
Jan[6] = "Irish Wolfhounds rank as the largest dog, and Chihuahuas as the smallest dog."
Jan[7] = "Dogs cannot see as well as humans. A dog sees objects first by their movement, second by their brightness, and third by their shape."
Jan[8] = "A dog's heart beats between 70 and 120 times a minute."
Jan[9] = "Bulldogs were originally bred to bait and fight bulls and bears.."
Jan[10] = "The earliest fossil finds of dogs date back to 10,000 BC."
Jan[11] = "The St. Bernard is the heaviest dog."
Jan[12] = "Ancient Chinese royalty carried Pekingese dogs in the sleeves of their royal robes."
Jan[13] = "The world's first dog show was held in Britain in 1859."
Jan[14] = "The heaviest dog ever weighed 319 pounds."
Jan[15] = "Labrador Retrievers were originally bred to retrieve fishing nets."
Jan[16] = "Monks used the Lhasa Apso as a guard dog in temples."
Jan[17] = "The Great Dane is the national dog of Germany."
Jan[18] = "People in ancient China stayed warm by carrying toy breeds in their sleeves."
Jan[19] = "Siberian Huskies have been used to herd reindeer in Siberia for 3000 years."
Jan[20] = "Toothbrushing is the most effective preventative measure to guard against canine tooth problems."
Jan[21] = "Pure breeds are more at risk than mixed breeds for hip dysplasia."
Jan[22] = "Dogs have been domesticated for 100,000 years."
Jan[23] = "Dog hair that is spun into yarn is called Chiengora."
Jan[24] = "An Irish wolfhound is about thirty-nine inches tall at the shoulder, making it the tallest dog."
Jan[25] = "The Yorkshire terrier has hair that can be two feet long if it is not cut."
Jan[26] = "Dogs have 321 bones and 42 permanent teeth."
Jan[27] = "Newborn puppies sleep ninety percent of the day and the other ten percent is spent nursing."
Jan[28] = "Puppies should not be separated from their mothers until they are eight weeks old."
Jan[29] = "The normal body temperature of a dog is 101.5º F. compared with a human, who has a body temperature of 98.6º."
Jan[30] = "The last chewing stage of most puppies occurs between 14 to 16 months."
Jan[31] = "Flea bites can cause tapeworms, which can also lead to anemia in dogs."

Feb = new Array
Feb[1] = "The tallest dog ever was a Great Dane who stood 41 inches high."
Feb[2] = "The oldest American dog breed is the American Foxhound, which dates back to 1650."
Feb[3] = "The ancient Romans divided dogs into six groups - house dogs, shepherd dogs, sporting dogs, war dogs, dogs that ran by sight, and dogs that ran by scent."
Feb[4] = "Labrador Retrievers were originally bred to retrieve fishing nets."
Feb[5] = "The Springer Spaniel was named for its ability to spring, or startle game."
Feb[6] = "Because puppies go through a fear stage at 8 to 10 weeks of age, any traumatic event that occurs at this time can lead to more fears later."
Feb[7] = "Flea bites can cause tapeworms, which can also lead to anemia in your dog."
Feb[8] = "Some people think dogs are colorblind, but dogs can see color that is just not as vivid as what people see."
Feb[9] = "Some research says that the smartest dogs are the Border Collie, the Poodle, and the Golden Retriever."
Feb[10] = "Dogs have been in works of art that date back many thousands of years."
Feb[11] = "The Dingo is the wild dog of Australia."
Feb[12] = "Newfoundland dogs have webbed feet, making them strong and agile swimmers."
Feb[13] = "Dogs have been man's pet for over 14000 years."
Feb[14] = "Hounds like Beagles, Foxhounds, and Bloodhounds track their prey by ground scent or smells that are on the ground."
Feb[15] = "Hounds like Greyhounds, Whippets, Borzois, and Salukis hunt mainly by sight or using their eyes."
Feb[16] = "Newborn puppies sleep ninety percent of the day and the other ten percent of the day is spent nursing."
Feb[17] = "Many dogs' eyes reflect the color green in the dark, but some also reflect orange or red."
Feb[18] = "The oldest breed of dog native to North America is the Chihuahua."
Feb[19] = "Every minute, dogs take ten to thirty breaths."
Feb[20] = "The Taco Bell dog is actually a female, and her real name is Gidget."
Feb[21] = "The Lhasa Apso was used by monks to guard temples."
Feb[22] = "Cats can see a lot better than dogs."
Feb[23] = "A dog's whiskers are technically known as Vibrissae."
Feb[24] = "Dogs are capable of locating the source of a sound in 6/100ths of a second by using their swiveling ears like radar dishes."
Feb[25] = "A Labrador Retriever named Snag, who works for the U.S. Customs Department, has made 118 drug seizures worth $810 million."
Feb[26] = "Dogs have fewer taste buds than people, probably fewer than 2,000."
Feb[27] = "A male dog urinates with one leg up to better mark his territory. The higher up, the better warning to another dog that there is a bigger dog in the area."
Feb[28] = "A dog develops its sense of smell at about three weeks of age."
Feb[29] = "A poll conducted by the American Animal Hospital Association showed that 33 percent of dog owners admit that they talk to their dogs on the phone."

Mar = new Array
Mar[1] = "Great Danes originally came from Germany."
Mar[2] = "Dogs have been banned from Antarctica to protect the seal population."
Mar[3] = "Prairie dogs are in the rodent family and are not related to dogs."
Mar[4] = "The average age for dogs and cats is twelve to fifteen years. That means some live short lives and some live longer."
Mar[5] = "Dogs are mentioned fourteen times in the Bible."
Mar[6] = "Cerberus, the three-headed dog of Greek mythology, guarded the gates to the underworld."
Mar[7] = "Bulldogs were originally bred to bait and fight bulls and bears."
Mar[8] = "The name of the dog on the Cracker Jack box is Bingo."
Mar[9] = "Dogs are either right-handed or left-handed, just like people."
Mar[10] = "The Alaskan Malamute, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Saint Bernard, and Great Dane are all members of the working group of dogs."
Mar[11] = "Rin Tin Tin was the first canine movie star in the United States."
Mar[12] = "Rin Tin Tin was in 25 movies and earned 5 million dollars."
Mar[13] = "The father of a dog is called a sire."
Mar[14] = "The Poodle is the national dog of France."
Mar[15] = "The French Bulldog female has an average of four puppies in a litter."
Mar[16] = "The Great Dane originally comes from Germany."
Mar[17] = "The Great Dane comes in several colors - brindle, fawn, black and white, and white with blue and black."
Mar[18] = "The Standard Poodle has been in existence longer than the Miniature or the Toy Poodles."
Mar[19] = "The average litter size of an Irish Setter is twelve puppies."
Mar[20] = "Dalmatian puppies are pure white when they are born and develop their spots as they mature and grow older."
Mar[21] = "A puppy is born without teeth. When your pup is three to four weeks old, 28 teeth will break through the gums so the puppy will be able to eat solid food."
Mar[22] = "German Shepherd dogs love to herd. Although this dog's name sounds like 'SHEPARD', the correct spelling is 'SHEPHERD'. Notice the word 'herd' in his name."
Mar[23] = "Hair loss on your dog could be a sign of illness and your dog should be seen by a veterinarian."
Mar[24] = "The human ear can detect sound waves vibrating at frequencies up to 20,000 times a second. But dogs can hear sound waves that vibrate at frequencies of more than 30,000 times a second."
Mar[25] = "A dog has 27 bones in his body."
Mar[26] = "The Gait of a dog is the word that refers to the way a dog is moving. We might say the dog has a slow, fast, or trained gait."
Mar[27] = "A Dew Claw is the fifth toe that sits higher up on the dog's leg than the other four toes."
Mar[28] = "Tom Hanks sidekick from the movie Turner and Hooch is a Dogue de Bordeaux."
Mar[29] = "The St. Bernard actor in the movie Beethoven, weighed 120 pounds."
Mar[30] = "Fang, one of the Mastiffs from the movie Harry Potter, had been originally rescued from a junkyard. After the film was over, one of the trainers adopted him."
Mar[31] = "Four Mastiffs actually shared the role of Fang in the movie Harry Potter."

Apr = new Array
Apr[1] = "There is no purebred dog called a Golden Lab. Your dog is either a Golden Retriever or a Labrador Retriever."
Apr[2] = "Toss a treat or two into your dog's food while she is eating today, and say Good Dog."
Apr[3] = "Have your puppy Come to you five times today and reward him with a little treat or some happy words."
Apr[4] = "Hug your dog gently at least 5 times today, but don't scare her by hugging too tight."
Apr[5] = "Get a clean toothbrush, and see if your dog will let you gently rub it against his teeth."
Apr[6] = "Have your dog lie down and stay while you eat any snack today."
Apr[7] = "Hide a ball or a treat under a box and let your dog find it."
Apr[8] = "Several times today, have your dog stand still while you say the word Stand, and then release him."
Apr[9] = "Every time your dog looks at you, say Watch Me, and then tell him he's a good dog."
Apr[10] = "The American Kennel Club says that Cocker Spaniels are the smallest member of the sporting dog family."
Apr[11] = "Dogs use barking for communication to get your attention and to alert you that something is happening."
Apr[12] = "Dogs have trouble seeing things far away if the object is still. Dogs can see better if the object is moving."
Apr[13] = "A Pekingese is the royal breed of China. It was originally bred in China almost 2000 years ago."
Apr[14] = "The top 5 female dog names are Maggie, Molly, Lady, Sadie, Lucy."
Apr[15] = "Dogs were first domesticated about 12,000 years ago."
Apr[16] = "The Chihuahua is the oldest breed of dog native to North America."
Apr[17] = "Chocolate is bad for dog because it can effect it's heart and nervous system."
Apr[18] = "A Dew Claw is the fifth toe that sits higher up on the dog's leg than the other four toes."
Apr[19] = "The American Kennel Club recognizes 150 different kinds of purebred dogs."
Apr[20] = "A famous Beagle you might have heard about is Snoopy the dog. He was a character from the Peanuts comic strip. Everyone loved the adorable Beagle named Snoopy that was in the newspaper since 1950."
Apr[21] = "Hair loss on your dog could be a sign of illness and your dog should be seen by a veterinarian."
Apr[22] = "Beagles were mentioned in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales in the 14th Century, and were popular with British monarchs."
Apr[23] = "The Poodle is the National Dog of France, but it originated in Germany as the Water Dog, or Pudel."
Apr[24] = "As many as 25% of dogs entering shelters each year are purebred dogs."
Apr[25] = "If someone shows unsportsmanlike behavior at a dog show, like swearing or yelling at a judge, they can be disqualified."
Apr[26] = "The first images of Dachshunds appear in the tombs of Ancient Egyptian Pharoahs dating back 5,000 years."
Apr[27] = "The hair located underneath the muzzle of a dog is called a beard."
Apr[28] = "Beagles’ noses are dark at birth and turn pink as the dog matures."
Apr[29] = "The name of Superman's dog was Krypto."
Apr[30] = "The smallest mature dog on record was a Yorkie standing only 2? inches high at the shoulder."

May = new Array
May[1] = "Hairless breeds of dogs must be protected from getting sunburn."
May[2] = "The Chihuahua was sacred to the Aztec and Toltec tribes of Mexico."
May[3] = "Toss a treat or two into your dog's food while she is eating today, and say Good Dog."
May[4] = "While laying on his side, have your dog follow a treat, as you guide him into a Rollover."
May[5] = "While saying Be Gentle or Easy, feed treats or kibble to your dog by hand, and only give him one when he takes it very gently."
May[6] = "Whenever your dog goes to the bathroom, say Better Go Now, or words of your own choosing."
May[7] = "A dog has 27 bones in his body."
May[8] = "Dogs have three eyelids, and the third one, located in the inner corner of the eye, is called a haw."
May[9] = "It is common for smaller dogs to live longer than bigger breeds."
May[10] = "Unlike humans, dogs only have one layer of skin. Humans have several layers."
May[11] = "Infected gums in a dog's mouth can cause kidney and heart problems for the dog."
May[12] = "Chicken or steak bones leftover from dinner can choke your dog or break and cause damage to the inside of her body. Visit your favorite pet store to find special bones that are safe for your dog to chew."
May[13] = "Newfoundland dogs are strong swimmers because they have webbed feet."
May[14] = "In the middle ages, Rottweilers were used to hunt boar, which are wild pigs with tusks."
May[15] = "The Inca Hairless Dog Grande is the largest hairless dog."
May[16] = "The Chihuahua is the oldest breed of dog native to North America."
May[17] = "Heartworm is a parasite that attack's a dog's heart. It is passed by mosquitos."
May[18] = "Weight-pulling is a competitive dog sport where dogs pull sleds that are loaded with weight across a specified distance."
May[19] = "Dogs sweat through their pads and feet."
May[20] = "A hound dog, like a Dachshund, hunts using his sight and sense of smell together."
May[21] = "Did you know that dogs have three eyelids? They have an upper and lower eyelid and a third one inside of the other two. It helps protect the eye from dirt and dust. It is also called a haw."
May[22] = "If a dog's hair stands on end, it could mean he is very nervous, or very mad."
May[23] = "Puppies usually get their first teeth at about 2 to 4 weeks of age."
May[24] = "A dog has 27 bones in his body."
May[25] = "Dogs cannot see as well as humans. A dog sees objects first by their movement, second by their brightness, and third by their shape."
May[26] = "When a dog rolls over on his back, it usually means he thinks that you are the boss."
May[27] = "Hairless breeds of dogs must be protected from getting sunburn."
May[28] = "German shepherds have 225 million cell receptors in their noses, which makes them excellent dogs for police work."
May[29] = "The world's first dog show was held in Britain in 1859."
May[30] = "A dog can hear sounds up to about 750 feet, or 250 yards away."
May[31] = "Field trials are competitions that test a dog's ability to find and flush birds and then retrieve them."

Jun = new Array
Jun[1] = "The phrase 'Dog Days of Summer' comes from an ancient Roman belief. It was believed that the Dog star, Sirius, gave off a lot of heat and caused higher temperatures during the months of June, July, and August."
Jun[2] = "A dog's heart beats between 70 and 120 times a minute. A human heart beats 70 to 80 times a minute."
Jun[3] = "A purebred dog is a dog whose parents, grandparents, and entire family are all the same breed of dog."
Jun[4] = "The earliest fossil finds of dogs date back to 10,000 BC."
Jun[5] = "Have your dog sit at least five times today and praise him using nice words."
Jun[6] = "Hide a ball or a treat under a box and let your dog find it."
Jun[7] = "Every time your dog looks at you, say Watch Me, and then tell him he's a good dog."
Jun[8] = "Touch all of your dog's toes and gently rub his feet."
Jun[9] = "Dogs do not really like very loud noises because it can hurt their ears."
Jun[10] = "The earliest fossil finds of dogs date back to 10,000 BC."
Jun[11] = "Have your dog lie down and stay for one minute."
Jun[12] = "he human ear can detect sound waves vibrating at frequencies up to 20,000 times a second. But dogs can hear sound waves that vibrate at frequencies of more than 30,000 times a second."
Jun[13] = "The St. Bernard is the heaviest dog."
Jun[14] = "Dog hair that is spun into yarn is called Chiengora."
Jun[15] = "There are twice as many female dog bites as there are male dog bites."
Jun[16] = "Most dogs are capable of reaching speeds of 32 kilometers per hour."
Jun[17] = "Have your dog lie down six times today, but don't make him stay."
Jun[18] = "Play hide and seek with your dog today and get really excited when she finds you."
Jun[19] = "While walking your dog on a leash, turn and go the other way several times to help keep her alert."
Jun[20] = "The hair located underneath the muzzle of a dog is called a beard."
Jun[21] = "The earliest fossil finds of dogs date back to 10,000 BC."
Jun[22] = "Toothbrushing is the most effective preventative measure to guard against canine tooth problems."
Jun[23] = "Newborn puppies sleep ninety percent of the day and the other ten percent is spent nursing."
Jun[24] = "Labrador Retrievers were originally bred to retrieve fishing nets."
Jun[25] = "Put your dog in a bedroom, walk out, close the door, tell him he is a good dog, then let him out and praise him."
Jun[26] = "Look around your house and pick up anything that your dog shouldn't have."
Jun[27] = "Several times today, make your dog sit before you pet her."
Jun[28] = "All dogs have 27 bones from the skull to the point where the tail begins."
Jun[29] = "Pure breeds are more at risk than mixed breeds for hip dysplasia."
Jun[30] = "Hairless breeds of dogs must be protected from getting sunburn."

Jul = new Array
Jul[1] = "Newfoundland dogs have webbed feet, making them strong and agile swimmers."
Jul[2] = "Every minute, dogs take ten to thirty breaths."
Jul[3] = "The normal body temperature of a dog is 101.5º F. compared with a human, who has a body temperature of 98.6º."
Jul[4] = "Flea bites can cause tapeworms, which can also lead to anemia in dogs."
Jul[5] = "Dogs sweat through their pads and feet."
Jul[6] = "When a dog cannot control her bladder, it is called incontinence, and she should be seen by a veterinarian."
Jul[7] = "Have your dog shake hands with everyone he sees today, and say Shake or Shake Hands."
Jul[8] = "After drawing an imaginary line, say Wait, and make sure your dog doesn't cross that line until you release him."
Jul[9] = "Play hide the treat today with your dog and use the words Find It, or Find the Cookie."
Jul[10] = "Play fetch with your dog using a ball, a Frisbee, or some other toy, and use the words Fetch, or Get It."
Jul[11] = "Whenever your dog goes to the bathroom, say Better Go Now, or words of your own choosing."
Jul[12] = "Play a running game with your dog today, long enough for him to get some good exercise."
Jul[13] = "Get a clean toothbrush, and see if your dog will let you gently rub it against his teeth."
Jul[14] = "Several times today, have your dog stand still while you say the word Stand, and then release him."
Jul[15] = "Go for a walk with your dog today, and have him sit for everyone you meet."
Jul[16] = "Have your dog sit and stay, while you walk a couple of feet away and then return."
Jul[17] = "Use the hose to wet your dog's feet a little and make it seem like this is a really fun thing to do."
Jul[18] = "While saying Be Gentle or Easy, feed treats or kibble to your dog by hand, and only give him one when he takes it very gently."
Jul[19] = "Play with your dog by throwing a small towel over his head and letting him find his way out from under it."
Jul[20] = "Spend ten minutes petting and rubbing your dog from head to tail today."
Jul[21] = "Ask your dog to Turn Around or Spin by having her follow a treat around in a circle."
Jul[22] = "Have your dog lie down and stay while you eat any snack today."
Jul[23] = "Try to have your dog crawl at least two times today."
Jul[24] = "Have your dog lie down at least five times today."
Jul[25] = "Open an umbrella several times today when your dog is with you and tell him Good Dog when he is curious about it."
Jul[26] = "Have your dog sit before he gets any food today."
Jul[27] = "Have your dog go up and down some stairs several times today."
Jul[28] = "Have your dog get up on a couch, a box, or something else, and then use the word Off to get him off of that object."
Jul[29] = "A Bloodhound can distinguish and identify several scents at the same time."
Jul[30] = "Lay your dog on the floor, brush her from head to toe, and praise her the whole time."
Jul[31] = "Have your dog walk on at least four different surfaces today without making a big deal about it."

Aug = new Array
Aug[1] = "Put a dog treat on the floor, say Leave It or Don't Touch, and then praise your dog with a different treat or reward."
Aug[2] = "Walk your dog today, and have him sit, while greeting any neighbors you meet on the walk."
Aug[3] = "Put some rocks or coins in a pail, shake it, and encourage your dog to investigate what the noise was."
Aug[4] = "While watching TV or reading, sit with your dog while she does a down and stay for 30 minutes."
Aug[5] = "Place or help your dog into an empty bathtub, tell him he's a good dog, and let him out."
Aug[6] = "Five times today, help or show your dog how to lay on his side, and say Play Dead or Take a Nap."
Aug[7] = "Draw an imaginary line, tell your dog Wait, and don't let her go over that line for at least 5 minutes."
Aug[8] = "Be the first one out the door, any time you are with your dog today."
Aug[9] = "Have your dog lie down and stay while you eat at least one meal today, and reward him when you are finished."
Aug[10] = "While brushing your dog all over, talk to him, praise him, and then play his favorite game."
Aug[11] = "While on a leash, have your dog come to you at least five times today."
Aug[12] = "Introduce your dog to three sounds that she might not have heard before, but don't frighten her."
Aug[13] = "Stand next to a wall facing your dog, and while saying Go Back, walk into him so that he walks backwards."
Aug[14] = "Holding a treat close to your face, tell your dog Watch Me and when his eyes meet yours, feed him the treat."
Aug[15] = "Play your dog's favorite game today, and stop the game before your dog is ready."
Aug[16] = "Take a look inside your dog's mouth, checking his teeth and gums for any problems, and then brush his teeth."
Aug[17] = "Hide some treats under a piece of cloth or a towel and let your dog find them, while saying Find It."
Aug[18] = "Excite your dog so that she barks and when she does, say Quiet, and give her a treat only when she stops barking."
Aug[19] = "Give your dog some exercise today by running, walking, or playing an energetic game with him."
Aug[20] = "Did you know that dogs have three eyelids? They have an upper and lower eyelid and a third one inside of the other two. It helps protect the eye from dirt and dust. It is also called a haw."
Aug[21] = "A dog's temperature is between 100.2-102.8 degrees Fahrenheit."
Aug[22] = "Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest dogs among all breeds."
Aug[23] = "Dogs were the first animals domesticated by people."
Aug[24] = "Television’s original Lassie was a male dog."
Aug[25] = "Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed among AKC registered dogs."
Aug[26] = "In 1957 the first dog was sent into space as part of the Russian Space Program. The dog's name was Laika."
Aug[27] = "The top 5 female dog names are Maggie, Molly, Lady, Sadie, Lucy."
Aug[28] = "To keep themselves warm in the winter, dogs sometimes curl up with their tail covering their nose."
Aug[29] = "Dogs were first domesticated about 12,000 years ago."
Aug[30] = "A puppy is born without teeth. When your pup is three to four weeks old, 28 teeth will break through the gums so the puppy will be able to eat solid food."
Aug[31] = "Dogs have been wearing collars ever since Egyptian times! We have seen dogs with collars in art that dates back to ancient times."

Sep = new Array
Sep[1] = "The American Kennel Club says that Cocker Spaniels are the smallest member of the sporting dog family."
Sep[2] = "In the middle ages, Rottweilers were used to hunt boar, which are wild pigs with tusks."
Sep[3] = "The following indicate possible health problems and should be checked by a vet - vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, excessive sneezing, coughing, or abnormal discharge from eyes."
Sep[4] = "There is no purebred dog called a Golden Lab. Your dog is either a Golden Retriever or a Labrador Retriever."
Sep[5] = "At 4-8 weeks of age, a puppy's mouth will get 28 baby teeth. At 4-7 months of age, the baby teeth fall out and are replaced with 42 permanent adult teeth."
Sep[6] = "German Shepherd dogs love to herd. Although this dog's name sounds like 'SHEPARD', the correct spelling is 'SHEPHERD'. Notice the word 'herd' in his name."
Sep[7] = "The American Kennel Club recognizes 150 different kinds of purebred dogs."
Sep[8] = "At a Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash, you pay to use the tub, towels, soap and dryer. The tubs are up high so you don't have to bend over and you don't have to clean up the mess. Your dog will enjoy seeing dogs in the other tubs getting their rub-a-dub-dub!"
Sep[9] = "A Golden Retriever's coat has two layers: the beautiful golden hair you can see, and a hidden, second coat called an undercoat. This undercoat helps a Golden stay warm and dry while he's swimming or in cold weather."
Sep[10] = "There are two famous Parson or Jack Russell Terriers on TV. Eddie is famous for his antics on Frazier, and Wishbone has his own TV show on PBS!"
Sep[11] = "Dalmatian puppies are pure white when they are born and develop their spots as they mature and grow older."
Sep[12] = "Some dogs have coats with two layers - the beautiful hair you can see, and a hidden, second coat called an undercoat. This undercoat helps a dog stay warm and dry in cold weather and it protects his skin from the hot sun, too."
Sep[13] = "Chicken or steak bones leftover from dinner can choke your dog or break and cause damage to the inside of her body. Visit your favorite pet store to find special bones that are safe for your dog to chew."
Sep[14] = "Dachshunds were bred to fight badgers in their dens."
Sep[15] = "A famous Beagle you might have heard about is Snoopy the dog. He was a character from the Peanuts comic strip. Everyone loved the adorable Beagle named Snoopy that was in the newspaper since 1950."
Sep[16] = "Lassie was the first animal named to the Animal Hall of Fame in 1969."
Sep[17] = "The five most popular dog breeds in 2004 by the AKC are: 1. Labrador Retriever; 2. Golden Retriever; 3. German Shepherd Dog; 4. Beagle; 5. Yorkshire Terrier."
Sep[18] = "The five most popular male dog names are Max, Jake, Buddy, Bailey, Sam."
Sep[19] = "Two dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic. A Pomeranian and a Pekingese escaped in lifeboats that were rescued."
Sep[20] = "The Inca Hairless Dog Grande is the largest hairless dog."
Sep[21] = "Dogs do not need to chew their food in order to digest it."
Sep[22] = "Chocolate is bad for dog because it can effect it's heart and nervous system."
Sep[23] = "All puppies are born with their eyes and ears closed. In a few weeks they will open."
Sep[24] = "Hair loss on your dog could be a sign of illness and your dog should be seen by a veterinarian."
Sep[25] = "Dogs use barking for communication to get your attention and to alert you that something is happening."
Sep[26] = "Terriers are dogs that were originally bred to hunt rodents like gophers and squirrels."
Sep[27] = "A Pekingese is the royal breed of China. It was originally bred in China almost 2000 years ago."
Sep[28] = "Newfoundland dogs are strong swimmers because they have webbed feet."
Sep[29] = "Weight-pulling is a competitive dog sport where dogs pull sleds that are loaded with weight across a specified distance."
Sep[30] = "The canine teeth of a dog are the pointed molars that you can see on the dog's upper and lower jaws."

Oct = new Array
Oct[1] = "President Reagan had a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel when he was president."
Oct[2] = "Greyhounds are said to have the best eyesight of all dogs. Greyhounds are called Sight Hounds."
Oct[3] = "The name of Superman's dog was Krypto."
Oct[4] = "A Pedigreed dog is a dog that has a written record of his purebred family background."
Oct[5] = "A purebred dog is a dog whose parents, grandparents, and entire family are all the same breed of dog."
Oct[6] = "A Dew Claw is the fifth toe that sits higher up on the dog's leg than the other four toes."
Oct[7] = "A Sire is the male parent of any dog. He would be your dog's father."
Oct[8] = "A Dam is the female parent of any dog. She would be your dog's mother."
Oct[9] = "Puppies begin to teethe at about 4-6 months of age."
Oct[10] = "The Pomeranian was first bred in Germany as a companion dog only."
Oct[11] = "The Saint Bernard was originally trained to rescue lost travelers in the Swiss Alps."
Oct[12] = "A dog's normal pulse rate is 75-100 beats per minute. That is slightly faster than a human's heart rate."
Oct[13] = "The Gait of a dog is the word that refers to the way a dog is moving. We might say the dog has a slow, fast, or trained gait."
Oct[14] = "The very first dog show was held in England in 1859."
Oct[15] = "Dachshunds were originally bred in Germany to chase away badgers. The word Dachshund means Badger Dog."
Oct[16] = "he Alaskan Malamute, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Saint Bernard, and Great Dane are all members of the working group of dogs."
Oct[17] = "The largest scent hound originated in Belgium and developed by Monks was the Bloodhound."
Oct[18] = "Unlike humans, dogs only have one layer of skin. Humans have several layers."
Oct[19] = "The temperature in a closed up car can reach more than 120 degrees on a hot day."
Oct[20] = "The bottom of a dog's toe, the black area, is called a pad."
Oct[21] = "Dogs have trouble seeing things far away if the object is still. Dogs can see better if the object is moving."
Oct[22] = "The Cairn Terrier was named because it used to chase away otter, fox, and other animals from Cairns, which are piles of rocks."
Oct[23] = "The Chihuahua is the oldest breed of dog native to North America."
Oct[24] = "Infected gums in a dog's mouth can cause kidney and heart problems for the dog."
Oct[25] = "The Borzoi is a sigh hound that was developed in Russia to protect masters from wolves."
Oct[26] = "The first dog show was held in England in 1859."
Oct[27] = "It is very uncommon for dogs to get cavities. But they can get gum disease."
Oct[28] = "A dog's normal respiration is 10-30 breaths per minute."
Oct[29] = "The part of a dog's toenail that has blood vessels and nerve endings is called the Quick. That's what causes pain if his nail is cut too short."
Oct[30] = "A dog's heart beats between 70 and 120 times a minute. A human heart beats 70 to 80 times a minute."
Oct[31] = "A female dog carries her young about 60 days before the puppies are born."

Nov = new Array
Nov[1] = "Heartworm is a parasite that attack's a dog's heart. It is passed by mosquitos."
Nov[2] = "When a dog needs to be boarded, it's important that they get vaccinated so they don't catch a contagious illness named Kennel Cough."
Nov[3] = "The poodle haircut started as a necessary cut meant to protect the joints and organs of the dog in cold water."
Nov[4] = "The highest point on a dog's back and behind the neck is called the Withers."
Nov[5] = "You can protect your dog from Heartworm, a parasite that attacks the heart, by giving him a special pill once a month. Call your vet to find out more."
Nov[6] = "The Pomeranian is a descendent of sled dogs from Iceland and Lapland."
Nov[7] = "Proof exists that Pomeranians were shown at dog shows in the US as long ago as 1892."
Nov[8] = "Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th president of the United States. owned a Cocker Spaniel named Dot"
Nov[9] = "When male dogs lift their legs to urinate, they are signaling dominance by putting the urine at the nose level of other dogs."
Nov[10] = "Hairless breeds of dogs must be protected from getting sunburn."
Nov[11] = "Wolves, dogs, and coyotes all belong to the same family, called Canidae."
Nov[12] = "Anti-freeze is one thing that is poisonous for dogs."
Nov[13] = "A dog's fur provides insulation or protection from too much heat or cold weather."
Nov[14] = "In the U.S. there are seven gclassificaations of dogs. They are the working, herding, sporting, nonsporting, toy, terrier, and hound groups."
Nov[15] = "Dogs sweat through their pads and feet."
Nov[16] = "A group of dogs is called a pack."
Nov[17] = "A dog can hear sounds up to about 750 feet, or 250 yards away."
Nov[18] = "Dogs are mammals because they are warm-blooded, they have fur,their young are born live, and they provide milk for the young."
Nov[19] = "Onions are not healthy for your dog. They can be poisonous to their system."
Nov[20] = "A female dog carries her puppies for about 63 days before giving birth."
Nov[21] = "It is common for smaller dogs to live longer than bigger breeds."
Nov[22] = "Puppies usually get their first teeth at about 2 to 4 weeks of age."
Nov[23] = "The human ear can detect sound waves vibrating at frequencies up to 20,000 times a second. But dogs can hear sound waves that vibrate at frequencies of more than 30,000 times a second."
Nov[24] = "A dog's sense of smell is about 1000 times better than a person's."
Nov[25] = "Dogs curl up with their tail covering their nose so that they can keep warm."
Nov[26] = "Skijoring is a sport where a dog, wearing a harness, pulls you over snowy trails on skis."
Nov[27] = "Jackals have one more pair of chromosomes compared to dogs and wolves."
Nov[28] = "Aussies, or Australian Shepherds, are herding dogs just like collies and German shepherds."
Nov[29] = "Flyball and mushing are dog sports where the dog works as part of a team."
Nov[30] = "Canine freestyle, or musical freestyle, is a sport where you and your dog dance, or do special moves, to music."

Dec = new Array
Dec[1] = "German shepherds have 225 million cell receptors in their noses, which makes them excellent dogs for police work."
Dec[2] = "If someone shows unsportsmanlike behavior at a dog show, like swearing or yelling at a judge, they can be disqualified."
Dec[3] = "Beagles are good rabbit hunters, are affectionate, and get along well with people and other dogs."
Dec[4] = "An Alaskan Malamute is a bigger dog than a Siberian Husky."
Dec[5] = "All dogs have pink tongues except for the Chow-chow and the Shar-pei, who both have black tongues."
Dec[6] = "Poodles were originally swimmers, and the pom-poms helped to keep their joints warm."
Dec[7] = "If the hip socket of a dog is not formed properly, they dog can have hip dysplasia."
Dec[8] = "Dogs have three eyelids, and the third one, located in the inner corner of the eye, is called a haw."
Dec[9] = "When a dog cannot control her bladder, it is called incontinence, and she should be seen by a veterinarian."
Dec[10] = "Salukis, also known as the oldest breed of dog, were raised by ancient Egyptians as hunting dogs."
Dec[11] = "A puppy's first teeth are called Milk Teeth."
Dec[12] = "A hound dog, like a Dachshund, hunts using his sight and sense of smell together."
Dec[13] = "Field trials are competitions that test a dog's ability to find and flush birds and then retrieve them."
Dec[14] = "A Greyhound can reach speeds of 42 miles per hours."
Dec[15] = "The mother of a dog or puppy is called a Dam."
Dec[16] = "A pair of dogs who work or appear in a show together is called a Brace."
Dec[17] = "The only dog that does not bark is the Basenji."
Dec[18] = "The Akita was developed in Japan for fighting and large game hunting."
Dec[19] = "If a dog's gums are inflamed and infected, it could have Pyorrhea."
Dec[20] = "All dogs have 27 bones from the skull to the point where the tail begins."
Dec[21] = "If a dog's hair stands on end, it means he may be very nervous and upset."
Dec[22] = "Play hide and seek with your dog today and get really excited when she finds you."
Dec[23] = "Ask your dog to Turn Around or Spin by having her follow a treat around in a circle."
Dec[24] = "Use the hose to wet your dog's feet a little and make it seem like this is a really fun thing to do."
Dec[25] = "If a dog's hair stands on end, it could mean he is very nervous, or very mad."
Dec[26] = "Chocolate is very dangerous for dogs, and it could kill them if they eat it."
Dec[27] = "Dogs do not really like very loud noises because it can hurt their ears."
Dec[28] = "When a dog rolls over on his back, it usually means he thinks that you are the boss."
Dec[29] = "The hair located underneath the muzzle of a dog is called a beard."
Dec[30] = "The world's smallest dog is the teacup Chihuahua.."
Dec[31] = "The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is considered the toughest retriever in the dog world."
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