The PWD nearly became extinct when they were rendered obsolete by advances in technology used on the fishing boats they once worked. Today, the breed thrives in the US, thanks in part to the Obamas’ dog, Bo.
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Collies: A journey from cunning Victorian sheep dog to canine movie star
Collies have long been considered superhero dogs. They’re revered, but is it only because we’ve bred them to have intelligence that so closely matches our own?
Why Romney’s dog-on-car-roof method may have been humane
From strapping dogs to running boards to asphyxiating pets in planes, we’ve done much worse things to animals than Mitt Romney ever did.
Boston Terriers: How a hybrid bulldog became an American icon
Warring against the notion of the Boston terrier as an aristocrat and legitimate American-created breed was the accusation that it really remained a mutt.
The most soulful actor of the silent film era was a German…Shepherd
Born in France, Rin-Tin-Tin was a small German Shepherd who captured the heart of a generation of moviegoers. His acting skills had a lot to do with the constant close presence of a his trainer, and plates of juicy steaks.
Ye Olde Dog Shock Collar
In 1934, electric dog shock collars looked more obviously like the torture devices they are.
A 2000-year-old British guard dog
The skeleton of a dog believed to be from the Iron Age was just found in England and pieced together at the University of Leicester.
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