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Dog may be a man’s best friend, but our loyalties (and language) toward canines are often split.
There’s Always a Job for a Herding Dog
Herding dogs are the most employable Americans around.
The Most Famous Farm Dog: Lassie
Author Ace Collins talks with us about why the famous farm dog Lassie has resonated with audiences for over 50 years.
The difference between a human nose and a dog’s nose is the difference between a child’s chemistry set and a big chemistry lab in a large university or corporation.
A look back at a time when dogs were kings.
Donald McCaig: The Mark Twain of Dog Writers
In 1970, bestselling author Donald McCaig got a little land, a few sheep and a sheepdog. Before long, he was traveling far and wide to test his and his dogs’ shepherding skills.
Hair of the Dog: Wear Your Best Friend
Move over, sheep. Adios, alpacas. You don’t need a pasture or hay to make soft, lovely yarn. You just need a dog.
We take a closer look at some of the more questionable aspects of the original “Air Bud” movie to see how they hold up.
The Dogs That Sniff Out Land Mines
Mine detection dogs require a singleminded focus and attention to detail that is unparalleled. We talk to a man who train them.
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