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