Tibetan Mastiff dog breed is serious and dignified, calm and quiet, unless provoked. Aloof with strangers, the TMs will remain watchful every moment they are on their territory. This breed … Continue reading Tibetan Mastiff dog on guard
Category: Dog Stories
Remembering 3 Brave Dogs
People have always seemed to have a soft spot for heroic dogs. Whether it’s TV classics like Lassie or heart-warming family films like Homeward Bound, the idea of dogs … Continue reading Remembering 3 Brave Dogs
Deaf dog wins agility title
She was born deaf, and surrendered to the Nova Scotia SPCA as “untrainable.” But Seven, a border collie who was rescued as a three-month-old puppy, recently received the Agility Trial … Continue reading Deaf dog wins agility title
Beyond the Grave!
The bond between dog and master goes beyond the grave, as evidenced by Capitán’s unyielding loyalty to his master Miguel Guzmán, from Argentina. Capitán went missing for a few … Continue reading Beyond the Grave!
Most Loyal Dogs
There are plenty of stories of loyal dogs who stood vigil for dead masters for years afterward. Among the most well-known loyal dogs were Hachiko, from Japan, and Greyfriars … Continue reading Most Loyal Dogs
Rolf the Nazi dog story
Rolf was either the smartest dog in history or the center of a scam that fooled a nation—specifically Nazi Germany. Rolf (died 1919) was an Airedale terrier that was claimed … Continue reading Rolf the Nazi dog story
Secret Life of Pets – Dogs
The latest feature ‘The Secret Life of Pets‘ from the makers of ‘Despicable Me’ imagines the pranks animals get up to when their human companions go out. Great art has … Continue reading Secret Life of Pets – Dogs
Dog got a World Cup!
In 1966, the World Cup was being held in England which, to the English, was kind of a big deal. Maybe the reason they were taking it so seriously … Continue reading Dog got a World Cup!
Owney the good-luck tailsman
It’s generally believed that Owney’s original owner was a mail clerk because, just as Bob the Railway dog was obsessed with trains, Owney loved the scent and texture of … Continue reading Owney the good-luck tailsman