The ancient truth behind summer's hottest days

ESSENTIAL NEWS. July 24, 2025. Florida Weekly

We’re in the midst of the Dog Days of Summer, but where did that expression originate? Here’s a quiz. We call mid-July through mid-August the Dog Days because:

A. It’s a great time to buy a Labrador Retriever.

B. It’s also National Hot Dog Month— that’s what the “dog” in Dog Days refers to.

C. It’s a time of mourning for Old Yeller.

D. None of the above.

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