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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Belgian Malinois History: From Livestock Herding Dog to Versatile Companion
Intelligent and curious, the Belgian Malinois is a tireless worker who maintains a lifelong attachment to their owner. Learn about the breed's history.
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| March 18, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
15 Popular Presidents and Their Dogs
From Washington's Foxhounds to Obama's famous Portuguese Water Dogs, presidential dogs are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. Almost all of our presidents have shared the White House with a dog, and often more than one. These presidential dogs became as much a staple of the capitol as the rest of the First Family […]
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| February 3, 2023
Expert Advice: Feature
What Do Military Working Dogs Do?
Dogs have fought alongside man since ancient times. The Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, Romans, and others used dogs as sentries and scouts and sometimes brought dogs into combat. Attila the Hun used fierce Mastiff-like breeds that were sometimes armored and sent into battle. In more modern times, Germany created military dog-training programs late in the 19th […]
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| September 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Books About Military Dogs
On Oct. 27, 2019, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois military working dog named Conan took part in the Barisha raid, which resulted in the death of the leader of ISIS. While Conan received minor wounds, it was reported she is expected to fully recover. Conan joined a long list of heroic military working dogs. Whenever a […]
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| September 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Military Working Dogs Through History
On Oct. 27, 2019, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois military working dog named Conan took part in the Barisha raid, which resulted in the death of the leader of ISIS. Conan joined a long list of heroic military working dogs. Call ‘em what you want — war dogs or military working dogs — they have been around for centuries […]
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| May 21, 2020
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
15 Incredible US Dog Memorial Sites to Visit
Did you know that there are amazing dog memorials located across the country? Whether they’re war heroes or stars of their local community, canines have inspired permanent monuments that dog lovers can visit. While we can't travel at the moment due to COVID-19, there are many dog memorials you can learn about from your living […]
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| May 21, 2020