If you wonder why your dog loves to sniff so much, there's a reason. It turns out that a dog's nose tells your pup a lot about everything, which is actually pretty cool! These doggy nose facts are amazing! You'll learn so much!

Nosey Facts About Your Dog's Sniffer

1. Short-Snouted Pups Are Less Smell Sensitive

Flat-faced and short-nosed dogs such as the pug, Pekinese, Chihuahua and boxer, have fewer scent-detecting receptor cells than dogs with longer snouts, such as a German Shepherd or bloodhound, which have 225 million and 300 million, respectively.

2. Dogs' Noses Are Made Different Than Ours

Dogs' noses, on the other hand, include a fold of tissue that separates the two functions.

3. Dogs' Nose Prints Are Completely Unique

Like the fingerprints of humans, a dog's nose print may be just as individualized. There are companies that register the nose prints of canines and store them in case the pet is lost or stolen, and kennels have begun a similar procedure.

4. Some Dogs’ Ears Work With Their Noses

Many dog breeds feature long, floppy ears to give them the unique talent of fanning aromas up into their nostrils, making their noses all the better to smell with.

The superior smelling capabilities of dogs — even yours — may give you a new respect for the incredible skills our canine companions possess.

WOW! Who knew there can be so much information on a doggy's adorable wet nose?! I didn't know that a dog's ears worked with their noses — how interesting! I bet you learned a thing or two too!

For more information on doggy noses, visit Healthy Pets.