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From wolf to dog
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Wild dogs
The domestic dog 28
Diversity of dogs
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Interview with a search and rescue dog trainer
How is it possible one animal can come in so many shapes and sizes? Find out here
These dogs can sniff out any missing person, and their skills are incredible!
While we have over 300 breeds of dog today, some breeds did not stand the test of time. Find out why here!
34 The lost dogs 36
Dog and man
The dog is a unique creature in its close relationship to humans, but how did this friendship come about?
What are the first eight weeks of a puppy’s life like? We followed a litter of Cavachon puppies to find out
Training a dog can be a tricky business. We go over the basics, from housetraining to obedience, and if your dog could go pro
Sure dogs are man’s best friend, but do you know they’re capable of far more? Discover the canine heroes that live to serve
40 Baby steps
44 Raising the perfect puppy 50 Superdogs 56
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Famous dogs Lassie isn’t the only dog made famous by the big screen – we uncover the celebrity gossip behind these stars
How did the domestic dog, man’s best friend, come from the fearsome grey wolf? We uncover the history of how we took wolves into our home Meet all the different members of the Canidae family across the world, from wolves to foxes and from dingoes to coyotes
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Come along as we track the first eight weeks of a litter of Cavachon puppies