6 Fun Facts for <br />National Puppy Day In these challenging times, our furry friends are great at helping us reduce stress. In celebration of National Puppy Day, <br />here are 6 facts you may not have known. 1. The word "puppy" <br />has French roots. It stems from "poupée," which is French for "doll." 2. Puppies are born blind and deaf. Dogs have shorter pregnancies in order to hunt for food, <br />leaving their puppies less developed at birth. 3. Puppies have baby teeth too. Puppies lose their baby teeth at around <br />12-16 weeks and have all of their adult teeth by <br />the time they're 6 months old. 4. Puppies sleep a lot. They sleep up to 15-20 hours a day. It helps develop <br />their brain, body and immune system. 5. Your productivity <br />improves when you <br />have a puppy around. A 2012 study found people who had seen pictures of puppies had an easier time concentrating. 6. "Puppy dog eyes" are a real thing. Studies show pups are more likely to raise their <br />eyebrows when humans are watching.
