A dog feeding a lamb from a bottle.
Dogs are the most diverse species of mammal on the planet - there are an incredible 340 breeds each with their own distinctive appearance, character and super-power. Great Danes are an incredible 20 times bigger than a Chihuahua; Dobermans naturally guard us, while a Poodle will comfort. But why are they so different? Where in the wild did they originate? And how much do we really know about them? In this series we discover that all 340 breeds fall into three very characterful and distinctive dog tribes: the guardians, the workers, and the companions.
Wednesday, June 20
Episode 2 – Working Like A Dog
We now recognise over 400 breeds of dog, each with its own fascinating, often mysterious history - in fact we've bred dogs for just about every job you can imagine; and as our modern world changes,
dogs have adapted alongside us. The unparalleled cooperation between us and our dogs has led to some of the most remarkable partnerships on earth, from sheepdogs to guide dogs; and dogs bring
everything from their super senses to obvious enthusiasm to all their various roles in our modern world.
Secret Life of Dogs, Wednesday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.
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