Conservation dogs perform vital roles across Australia. Some are guardians protecting wildlife from predators while others put their powerful sense of smell to use as sniffer dogs or detection dogs.
Indigenous Coast Salish women wove woolly dogs’ fur into blankets.
Artist's reconstruction by Karen Carr
Dogs have lived with Indigenous Americans since before they came to the continent together 10,000 years ago. A new analysis reveals the lineage of one 1800s ‘woolly dog’ from the Pacific Northwest.
Bobi with his owner Leonel Costa and Guinness World Record certificates for title of oldest dog.
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Studies in Yellowstone National Park show plant matter (mostly grass) is found in up to 74% of wolf scats, suggesting the behaviour may be inherited from the beginning of doggy time.
Some dogs are more obedient than others.
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Pit bulls were imported to South Africa, mainly from the 1970s, where they were further bred - some as guard dogs, some as pets, some for illegal dog fighting rings.
Happy or snappy? A dog’s behaviour can be hard to read
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If you’re interested in the history, traits and skills of these amazing dogs – and perhaps have wondered about owning one yourself – here’s what you need to know.
Dogs might be helping people through the pandemic, but should we be concerned by unprepared, impulsive dog purchases?
Normally, working dogs make life easier for people with disabilities. However, since the beginning of the pandemic, the barriers to accessibility have never been so great.
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