Dogs Of War - A History of Military Dogs

Dogs Of War – A History of Military Dogs

Dogs 101, Purebred Dogs

From the Roman Molossian to Sergeant Stubby to Conan the Belgian Malinois that helped US forces take out ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, let’s look at how dogs have changed the face of war.

Dogs have certain attributes and physiological traits that make them more than suitable for certain jobs. Intelligence is the most important trait that any working dog must possess. Add affection, loyalty and empathy to the mix and you’ve got the makings of a great therapy or service dog. But when those virtues are combined with alertness, courage and tenacity, you get one of the canine elite, a military or “war dog”—a dog that is in the service.

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Top 10 Best Guard Dogs

Top 10 Best Guard Dogs

Dogs 101, Purebred Dogs

It’s a dog’s nature to be affectionate and loyal, but some breeds are wired to put more effort into protecting you and your property. They know it’s their duty to “protect and serve,” whether they’re at home or on the job. The following breeds are our picks for the ten best guard dogs —the real-life Paw Patrol.

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Your Top 10 Velcro Dog Breeds - Dogs That Won't Leave Your Side

Your Top 10 Velcro Dog Breeds – Dogs That Won’t Leave Your Side

Dogs 101, Herding Dogs, Purebred Dogs, Terrier Dog Breeds, Toy Dog Breeds

Velcro Dog Breeds – Virtually all dogs are loyal compadres ‘til the bitter end, but some dogs go beyond loyal and veer into the realm of the sticky. In our first “Velcro Dogs” video, we featured OUR picks for the top 10 Velcro dogs, but some viewers thought the list was ummm somewhat incomplete. So, here are the 10 breeds YOU said were the most Velcro Dog Breeds… featuring some of your comments.

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