Labrador
What are the three official Labrador retriever colors?
Yellow, Black, Brown
There are two things that get Maru so exited that she can't contain herself.
Doggo friends and human friends
What breed is Scooby Doo?
Despite not being a real-life dog, Scooby Doo is probably one of the most famous canines in the entire world. This famous dog has been around since the 60s and since then there’s been a wealth of movies, TV shows and games – not to mention huge amounts of merchandise – made starring the cowardly Great Dane. It’s no secret that Scooby Doo has made a huge cultural impact on us all too, in fact, many of the sayings from the show have found themselves woven into our vocabulary.
How many beds does Maru have in the apartment.
2 dog beds, (+1 human bed)
How big is an average female labrador
25-30kg
What is Marus favorite place to sleep?
The floor.
What is a special feature that dogs have, but wolfs did not? This helps dogs convince humans to do anything they want.
Puppy eyes are partially an evolutionary “trick” designed to tug at our hearts. Dogs have a special muscle above their eyes that their wolf ancestors don’t. It lets them raise their inner brows in a way that makes their eyes look bigger, softer, and more childlike.
What time do I usually go out for the last walk of the day with Maru?
21:30-22:30
Labradors have one special feature that makes them extra good swimmers?
They have partial webbing between their toes
What doctor has Maru visited most often?
Eye doctor.
How sensitive is the dogs nose really compared to humans?
Dog noses are at least 40x more sensitive than ours!
When you see me walking with Maru I use this word so often that it could be mistaken for my dog's name
"Rahulikult", "Jäta", "Oota"
What is the one ability that differentiates labs from most other dogs and that makes them prefect for being guide dogs for the blind.
Most dogs have about 20/75 vision, which means they need to be around 6 meters from an object to see it as clearly as a human standing 23 meters away.
However, Labradors have remarkable eyesight and can see things more clearly—almost as well as humans with 20/20 vision.
The only thing that Maru does not eat
Celery
Ryan Gosling said that dogs paws smell like these two popular snacks?
Ryan Gosling has stated that his favorite smell is the scent of his dog’s paws, which he famously described as smelling like "popcorn or nachos". He has mentioned that while flowers are a valid answer, he prefers the specific, comforting aroma of dog paws, particularly referencing his late dog, George.
How much did Maru weight when she first arrived at my place?
5.6kg
Where do Labradors originate from?
They were first developed in Newfoundland, where fishermen bred a working dog known as the St. John’s water dog. These dogs were excellent swimmers and helped retrieve fishing nets and escaped fish from the cold Atlantic waters.
Maru's official name
Perfect Sweet Dream Coffee Affogato.
What could be used to identify a dog (similar human fingerprints)?
In theory, a nose print could even be used as a form of identification, the way we use fingerprints for people. It’s a fun, science-backed reminder that your pup truly is one of a kind.
What did I think I needed to have before getting a dog?
My own apartment and a driving licence.