The First Police Dogs in the U.S.
The first dogs used for police work in the United States were introduced in New York City and Glen Ridge, New Jersey, during the first decade of the 20th century. […]
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American Dogs
During the “Dog Days of Summer,” we examined America’ stories through its dogs. You’ll be amazed by stories about the dogs of 9-11, the first seeing eye dog in the U.S., and how the K-9 corps of World War II was made up of people’s pets.
Dog Puncher and Chinook Breeder Arthur Walden
Arthur Walden’s experience during the Yukon Gold Rush gave him a lifelong passion. He loved working with dog teams, and he soon saw that hauling freight to the miners by
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President William McKinley’s Parrot
President William McKinley was a well-liked president who accomplished a great deal while in office. As 25th president, he raised protective tariffs to help American manufacturers and stabilized American currency
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The Collies of Sunnybank
The collies of Sunnybank were one of the best-loved kennels for collie breeding in the twentieth century. The dogs were bred by newsman Albert Payson Terhune. Terhune had two loves
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Bullet, the Dog from The Roy Rogers Show
Bullet, the German shepherd who starred in the The Roy Rogers Show on television, was a family pet-turned-show dog. He was amazing. He alerted Roy when bad guys came near,
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Balto and Togo, Two Great Sled Dogs
Balto and Togo became famous lead sled dogs for their parts in the Alaskan “Race of Mercy” in 1925. This was the successful effort to deliver badly needed antitoxin serum
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