How well do you know your dog? Could you guess them from a lineup when blindfolded, simply by petting their fur and letting them climb up for a hug?

What if every dog in the lineup was one you know? Could you then guess them all by name while blindfolded?

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One man pet 17 dogs in a row and guessed each one’s name. Having 17 dogs is, in its own right, wild to imagine, but guessing all their names based on fur and hugs alone? That’s real talent.

Posted to the Good Hype’s channel, which captures the adventures of all these pups on YouTube, the dogs’ dad settles down on the couch with his eyes covered and prepares to hug 17 dogs in order to guess their names.

He does an absolutely incredible job, missing only two out of all 17—even when he’s thrown a curveball with repeating dogs!

Granted, all the dogs have differing styles of fur, but it’s still an incredibly impressive feat from this good dad!

“In my head,” one commenter writes, “17 dogs is crazy. Seventeen huge dogs is insane! But clearly they are all well cared for and loved!”

“Nobody is robbing this house,” jokes another.

“I’ve never been more jealous in my life,” says another.

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Why Do Different Breeds of Dogs Have Such Different Fur?

Even though all dog breeds are descended from a common ancestor, there are so many different styles of fur in the world!

There are four main types of dog coats: double coats with a dense undercoat and a harsher outer layer of hair; long, feathered coats that are smooth to the touch; wiry, curly coats that are often hypoallergenic; and short, smooth coats that require minimal grooming.

German shepherds are famously double-coated, while setters showcase those long, luscious locks. Poodles and schnauzers are good examples of hypoallergenic breeds, and beagles really typify low-grooming breeds.

Three main genes determine a dog’s hair length, curl and texture, and it all depends on what that type of dog was bred for way back when.

Research into the doggie genome has shown long hair to be a recessive trait, which explains why you see more short-haired dogs than their shaggy brethren.

Dogs bred for the coldest weather are more likely to have that thick double coat for better insulation from the chilly air, while breeds better suited for warmer climates will have shorter, thinner coats that let heat escape from the body.

Next time you give your dog a hug, see what kind of fur they’ve got—then imagine trying to guess them from a lineup of 17 dogs without looking!

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This story was originally published by PawNation on Apr 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.