What Can Dogs Do With Their Paws?
According to the American Kennel Club, there are over 160 different breeds of dogs, each with unique characteristics. Strong-willed or subdued, all dogs share one common trait -- the furry padded paw at the end of each leg.
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Sweat
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Dogs sweat with their paws. There are small glands found in the pads of dogs that allow the dog to sweat.
Sensitive Paws
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Much like our feet, dogs paws are sensitive to the elements. Dogs may lift their paws a lot, almost like a dance, when walking on hot surfaces.
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Handy Paws
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Dogs can shake with their paws, scratch or open doors, pull items towards them and hold prey captive.
Swift Paws
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Canines' paws allow them to run faster, longer, and make sharper turns than many other mammals.
Plowing Paws
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Dogs use their paws to dig. They like to bury bones and other treasures. They also might paw at their bed before lying down. This is a holdover from their wild days, when they would dig a hole in the dirt in order to keep warm at night.
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- Photo Credit Freckles, family dog - my husband took the picture
