The dog is probably the oldest kind of pet of all.
People and dogs have been friends for thousands of years, longer than any other pet.
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The tallest dogs can look a grown-up right in the eye when standing up.
Great Danes are one of the tallest dog breeds. On their back legs, they are taller than many people.
A guinea pig "popcorns" — it hops in the air when it's happy.
When a guinea pig is excited, it jumps and wiggles, a bit like a kernel of popping popcorn.
Goldfish can learn to remember things for months.
A pet goldfish can learn where its food comes from and swim right over at feeding time.
Hamsters stuff food in their cheek pouches to carry it home.
Their cheeks stretch out big like little grocery bags to hold seeds and treats.
Cats purr, and it may help them feel calm and cozy.
A soft purr often means a cat is happy and relaxed while it rests.
A dog's nose print is one of a kind, like your fingerprint.
No two dogs have exactly the same nose pattern, so a nose print could tell them apart.