The secret life of dogs. Series 2, Episode 2

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The Dog - Man's best friend and companion for ten thousand years. But how much do we really know about our four-legged friends and where they came from? Dogs are the most diverse species of mammal ...

The Dog - Man's best friend and companion for ten thousand years. But how much do we really know about our four-legged friends and where they came from? 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, whilst a Poodle will comfort. 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.

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