How well do we know our so called ‘Man’s best friends’? It’s a question most of us probably think we know very well and some of us who do have them as pets would say they are experts in everything canine because they live with them. ‘Dogs 101’ from Animal Planet takes a closer look into the bond between human and dogs throughout history, canine’s habits, it’s behaviour, how to take care of them, it is the most comprehensive and endearing dog encyclopaedia on television.

Which breed was John F. Kennedy Junior’s best friend? Which guarding breed helped capture Osama Bin Laden? And which breed has a bark that comforts reindeer? These are some of the questions that would be answered by ‘Dogs 101’, this four part series from Animal Planet airs on every Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. starting August 1, repeats every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

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