Welcome to a new edition of the Orvis Dogs Trivia Challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things canine and where you might learn a thing or two about these animals we love. This . . .
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Video: “And Man Created Dog” by National Geographic

Here’s a great 2010 documentary from National Geographic that tells the history of the dog, from prehistoric roaming packs of wolves to high-priced show breeds today. There’s also plenty of discussion of what. . .
Read MoreGuess This Dog’s Breed for a Chance to Win a FleeceLock™ Futon Dog Bed

Toulouse has a beautiful coat and a sweet disposition.
Photos by Phil Monahan
Welcome to another edition of the Guess This Dog’s Breed contest. This is your chance to show off how much you know about the various kinds of dogs, or you’ll learn more about the. . .
Read MoreSlideshow: How Your Dog Sees the World

You might be surprised by these views of dog vision.
Photo via mnn.com
A fascinating slideshow on the Mother Nature Network offers renderings of what a dog sees compared to what a human sees, based on what we know about their visual acuity. There’s even a search engine tool that allows you to. . .
Read MorePhotos: A Gaggle of Goldens at the Guisachan Gathering

Goldens gather before the ruins of Guisachan House, where the breed was born.
Photo by Gordon Richardson, via huffingtonpost.com
Last month, in a small town in the Scottish Highlands, some 222 Golden Retrievers and their owners celebrated the second Guisachan Gathering. (The first was held in 2006.) Hosted by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland, the event was held on. . .
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