Shamrock Dog Park
115 Sanford Street, Lafayette Indiana, 47905
Mailing Address: PO Box 4671, Lafayette Indiana, 47903
(765) 225-8388

Facts and Stats

Do you want to learn even more information about the dogs that you love so much? You have come to the right place. We’ve got tons of fun dog facts and statistics for you to enjoy!

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  1. Throughout time, dogs have been given names in movies, music, and television shows and pet owners have followed suit. Naming our pets is one of the most exciting things about bringing home your new family member. The most common names from male dogs are Jake and Max. And the most common names for female dogs are Molly and Maggie. 
  2. The most dogs ever owned by just one person in history were five thousand mastiffs that were owned by Kubla Kahn.
  3. The American Kennel Club was founded in 1884.
  4. People who are born under the sign of the dog in Chinese astrology, are considered to be loyal and discreet. They are also considered to be slightly temperamental.
  5. Even Plato was talking about dogs! He once said, “a dog has the soul of a philosopher”.
  6. There are tons of famous dogs that are used by products as mascots. The taco bell dog, a rescue dog, is named Gidget. The name of the dog from the Cracker Jacks box is Bingo.
  7. Do you have a French Poodle? Did you know that your dog’s breed did not actually originate in France, but in Germany? Now you do.
  8. Dalmatians are completely white from the time they are born!
  9. It costs about ten thousand dollars to train a certified Search and Rescue dog.
  10. Dogs now populate a huge amount of land on our planet. There are probably about 400 million dogs in the entire world!
  11. Dog owners can lower their blood pressure just by petting their dogs.
 
Yearly Shamrock Dog Park Memberships are $60 for a family of up to 3 dogs, and $10 for each additional dog.
Pup of the Month - March 2011