Dogs Can Hike
In 1990, a blind man named Bill Irwin hiked the Appalachian Trail for eight months with the help of his guide dog, Orient, according to the Washington Post. This truly proves that dogs are not only efficient hikers but also very loyal.
30% of Dalmatians Are Partially Deaf
According to the Universities Federation of Animal Welfare (UFAW), about 5% of dalmatians are completely deaf and 30% of Dalmatians are deaf in one ear. This is the result of the extreme piebald gene, which is responsible for their blue eyes and white coats. But Dalmatians with larger dark patches have a lower risk of being deaf.
