Military Dogs
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When It Comes to Military Dogs, These 5 Breeds Are Military Heroes
Let's celebrate some military dogs out there in honor of Memorial Day. Of course the German Shepherd Dog made our list, but so did the Yorkshire Terrier.
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New Photo Book ‘Loyal’ Salutes Hero Dogs
Rebecca Ascher-Walsh profiles 38 amazing dogs, from those who help after disaster strikes to ones who provide physical and emotional support.
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12 Tidbits on Dogs Who Got Their Start Right Here in the USA
These dogs, from the Alaskan Malamute to the Treeing Tennessee Brindle, are all American made!
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GSD? PBGV? AWS? Can You Guess the Breed From Its Acronym?
You likely know that GSD stands for German Shepherd Dog, but there are less well-known acronyms. Also, we hear from the breeds themselves about their nicknames.
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Working Dog Belle Reunites With Her Marine Back Home in the U.S.
Marine Sam Wettstein applied to adopt Belle before his tour in Afghanistan even ended. The odds were against them, but the pair are now together again in the U.S.
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How a Chance Encounter Inspired Me to Write About Military Dogs
During a USO stop in Iraq, I ran into a vet school classmate who introduced me to the brave soldiers and dogs who would inspire my "Tucker Wayne" series of novels.
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Get to Know the Giant Schnauzer: The Schnazzy Show Dog
He's gone from herder to guardian to military dog to show dog -- and managed to excel at all!
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I Support Dog Rescue, But I Also Champion Responsible Breeding
In our future with dogs, a commitment to responsibly maintaining breeds goes hand in hand with our goal to become a no-kill nation.
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Get to Know the Black Russian Terrier: The Red Star’s Creation
The Russian Terrier is one of the finest military dogs in history, just as he was bred to be.
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Retired Navy SEAL Dog Chopper Gets His Own Smithsonian TV Special
Learn more about this brave K9 veteran and his partner, Navy SEAL Trevor Maroshek, in "Seal Dog" on the Smithsonian Channel.
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The New Photo Book “Buddies” Salutes World War II Military Dogs
Among the dogs honored are Max, a parachuting trooper, and Knobby, the official mascot of an 83-foot rescue cutter.
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Caring For 12 Military Dogs Has Put This Kennel Owner $150,000 in Debt
The dogs were only meant to be at Mount Hope Kennels for six weeks, but a private contractor abandoned them. More than a year later, the owner continues to care for them.
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Experts Fear ‘Max’ Will Cause a Surge in the Popularity of Belgian Malinois
That increase will mean more Belgian Malinois surrenders, they say, as the breed's extreme energy levels and intensity make them the wrong dog for the average family.
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Vid We Love: U.S. Marine Brings Home Dog from Afghanistan
Sgt. Jacob Fisher wasn't going to the let the puppy who wandered onto base fend for himself after he left. Instead, he brought Jax home with him.
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Paws & Stripes Pairs Veterans and Shelter Dogs
In the program, veterans train dogs to become service animals who will help them navigate post-war life.
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Shop Pet Supplies Plus on Veterans Day to Help Retired Military Dogs
The chain will donate a portion of Natural Balance sales to Save-A-Vet, which rescues the dogs after they serve.
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We Review “Top Dog,” Maria Goodavage’s New Book About a Military Dog
The author does what every soldier who served with Lucca did: She puts the military dog out front to lead the way.
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We Talk to ‘Soldier Dogs’ Author Maria Goodavage About Her New Book
"Top Dog" tells the story of Lucca, a German Shepherd mix who lost a leg while serving as a military dog.
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