Many children have grown up with pet dogs that have enriched their lives. When children are old enough, they should be encouraged to get involved in the care of the family’s canine resident. Caring for pets is a good training ground to learn responsibility and commitment.

Here are some fun facts about dogs that children should know:

• Newborn puppies are blind, deaf, and don’t have any teeth. The eyes of puppies open when they are about 10-14 days old. They will start to hear sounds around 18 days of age; while their baby teeth start to come out when they are about 6 weeks old.
• Dalmatians and Airdale Terriers are born with only one color—Dalmatians are pure white while Airdales are pure black. As they grow and develop, the color of their adult hair coat soon emerge—Dalmatians get their black spots, while it’s a mixture of gray, tan, and black for Airedales.

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