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A Dog’s Nose Is Amazing: How Does A Dog’s Nose Work?

A dog’s nose is truly amazing.  They have anywhere from 100 million to 300 million olfactory receptors in their nasal cavity.  Their nasal tissues are 30 times larger than a human, and the area of the dog’s brain dedicated to analyzing and processing scents is proportionately about 40 times larger than humans. Here are some amazing facts about a dog’s sense of smell!   1. VOMERONASAL ORGAN: Dog’s have an organ located inside their nasal cavity that opens into the roof of their mouth! It is called a vomeronasal organ and is also known as Jacobson’s organ.  Nerves from the organ […]