Dogs in History

Meet the Oldest Dog on Earth

Michael Leaverton 2

Mar 7, 2013 — This skull fossil was discovered in 1975, but only recently was it linked to modern-day canines.
Minkyu Lee's "Adam and Dog" Is Nominated for an Oscar

Michael Leaverton 10

Feb 11, 2013 — You can watch the animated short, which reimagines the story of Genesis to include a dog.
Rin Tin Tin: Then and Now

Carol Bryant 13

Jan 14, 2013 — We interview members of the family that has maintained the famous dog's bloodline since 1957.

We Interview the People Behind the First U.S. National Monument to Military Dogs

Cori Solomon 11

Jan 9, 2013 — A float in the Rose Parade was a floral re-creation of the massive sculpture to be dedicated this fall.
Rose Parade Float Honors Military Working Dogs

Liz Acosta 7

Dec 27, 2012 — It's a floral replica of the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument, which will be dedicated in 2013.
The Most Loyal Dogs in History

Charles Charj 5

Oct 11, 2012 — A celebration of the finest dogs to ever stand by and wait for their owners -- and wait, and wait, and wait.
Meet 5 Little Dogs with Literal Napoleon Complexes

Liz Acosta 3

Aug 20, 2012 — To celebrate the birthday of the late French leader, we present photos of five dogs in costume.

Dogster Hall of Fame: Balto and Togo, Huskies Who Saved an Alaskan Town

Charles Charj 1

Aug 2, 2012 — The story of two canines who saved a village from diptheria -- and inspired the Iditarod sled race.
Doggone Good Design: Great Logos That Include Dogs

Liz Acosta 1

Jul 26, 2012 — Designing a logo? Consider including man's best friend. These companies did, and we think they all deserve treats.
The Stories Behind 10 Popular Dog-Inspired Sayings

Carol Bryant 3

Jul 12, 2012 — It's raining cats and dogs? What the heck does that mean? Find out here, along with the meanings behind nine other furry phrases.
Remembering Robot, the Dog Who Discovered a Trove of Prehistoric Art

Charles Charj 1

Jul 6, 2012 — One day, Robot the dog happened upon the entrance to the Lascaux caves -- and found a bounty of paintings that stunned the world.
The Gods Must Be Canine: 9 Ancient Dog Deities

Anneli Rufus 4

Jun 1, 2012 — In ancient civilizations, man's best friend was often man's most-worshipped divine being. (Though in many homes, maybe that's still the case.)
Remembering Laika, the First Dog in Space

Charles Charj 8

May 30, 2012 — In 1957, a dog boarded a Soviet spacecraft and blasted into the heavens. Despite the fanfare, this was nothing to celebrate.