Dogs 101

Animal Planet

Dogs 101 is a rundown of everyone’s favorite dog breeds from the Golden Retriever to the Pug. With direct audio from the hit Animal Planet TV series, Dogs 101 surveys these top breeds for their behavioral quirks, genetic history, most famous examples and wildest trivia with experts and owners alike. It’s everything you need to know about your favorite pooch.For even more dog content, stream full episodes of Dogs 101 on discovery plus. Go to discoveryplus.com/dogs101 to start your free trial today. Terms apply.

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29 episodes
Updated Jun 7, 2022

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Black Russian Terrier, Belgian Malinois, Pointer, Mi-ki, Black and Tan Coonhound, Anatolian Shepherd
Which guarding breed helped capture Osama Bin Laden? Which new toy breed acts more like a cat than a dog? Which hunting dog inspired the Westminster Kennel Club?
Jun 7, 2022 · 30 min
Bluetick Coonhound, Brussels Griffon, Swedish Lapphund, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, German Wirehaired Pointer, and Bearded Collie
Which breed was loved by the TV family in the Brady Bunch? Which dog howls like Russian church bells according to George Washington? Which little breed co-starred with Jack Nicholson in 'As Good as it Gets?' Which dog is considered Germany's number one hu
May 31, 2022 · 41 min
Miniature Bull Terrier, Dingo, English Setter, Borzoi, Wonder Dog, Keeshond, and Bouvier des Flandres
Which dog's bad manners got it kicked out of the Reagan administration? Which breed guarded Dutch barges? Which feisty pooch has an egg-shaped head? Which dog predicted the winner of the Kentucky Derby? Which canine could be the missing link between dog a
May 24, 2022 · 41 min
Briard, Canaan Dog, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Chin, Wonder Dog, Clumber Spaniel, and Australian Kelpie
Which breed was JFK Junior's best friend? Which spaniel is known for clearing counters? Which herding dog climbs on the backs of sheep? Which is the only breed native to Argentina? Which tiny toy breed sometimes sneezes backwards? Find out the answers on
May 17, 2022 · 40 min
Kooikerhondje, Tibetan Mastiff and More
Which tiny terrier has a face like a monkey? Which large breed does nearly every large dog owe its' heritage to? Which lapdog is the companion choice of Bill Cosby? On this episode of Dogs 101 we'll meet the Kooikerhondje, Leonberger, Dandie Dinmont Terri
May 10, 2022 · 41 min
Australian Cattle Dog, Saluki, Norwich Terrier, Boykin Spaniel, Wonder Dog, Bull Terrier, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Which dog is the state dog of South Carolina? Which breed won it all in the movie "Best in Show"? And which dog's ancestor includes the wild dingo?
May 3, 2022 · 41 min
Basenji, Bullmastiff, Shetland Sheepdog, Coton de Tulear, Wonder Dogs
Which pooch doesn't bark, but yodels instead? Which dog is nocturnal by nature? Which breed did John D Rockefeller use as a guard dog on his estate? Which little dog may have been the companion of pirates?
Apr 26, 2022 · 41 min
Irish Wolfhound, American Pit Bull Terrier, Gordon Setter, Silky Terrier, Wonder Dogs, Cocker Spaniel, and Papillon
Which pooch gains a pound a day as a puppy? Which bird dog can remember bird locations for a year? Which breed is banned from flying on certain airlines? Which pup went to the guillotine with Marie Antoinette and survived?
Apr 19, 2022 · 41 min
Ugly Dogs
When does ugly become cute on a dog? Which brachycephalic breed is the most ancient of all? Is there a genetic connection between hairlessness and bad teeth in dogs? What breed holds the record for the longest tongue?
Apr 12, 2022 · 41 min
Curiosity Daily: 16 Psyche, Xenotransplantation, Ocean Waves Become a Ra
On this episode of Curiosity Daily, you’ll learn about a metallic object in space that might be worth seven hundred quintillion dollars, how genetically engineered pig hearts could save tons of human lives and how bioluminescent waves are putting on tripp
Apr 8, 2022 · 19 min
Rare Breeds
Which breed is considered a national treasure in Finland? Which rare dog can keep deadly cobras at bay? Which dog with dreadlocks is talented at herding sheep?
Apr 5, 2022 · 40 min
Designer Dogs
Which crossbreed may be the only that barks and howls at the same time? Which designer dog is canine companion to both Joe Biden and Tiger Woods? Which crossbreed is one of the most difficult to house train?
Mar 29, 2022 · 40 min
English Mastiff, Chinese Crested, Border Collie, Italian Greyhound
Which canine was a gift from the Dalai Lama himself? Which dog is considered the smartest breed on the planet? Which pup is one of the few canines with sweat glands?
Mar 22, 2022 · 40 min
Bernese Mountain Dog, Afghan, Portuguese Water Dog, Cairn Terrier
Which dog was bred to hunt vermin on the rocky coasts of Scotland? Which canine can survive in temperatures reaching 70 degrees below zero? Which breed started out assisting fishermen at sea?
Mar 15, 2022 · 42 min
Pekingese, Korthals Griffon, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Australian Shepherd, and Xoloitzcuintli
Which canine was one of the few pooches to survive the sinking of the Titanic? Which dog was used as a hot water bottle in ancient times?
Mar 8, 2022 · 40 min
English Sheepdog, Chow Chow, Toy Fox Terrier, Brittany, Miniature Schnauzer
Which canine was companion to martial artist Bruce Lee? Which little pooch loves to watch TV? Which breed's tongue was said to ward off evil spirits?
Mar 1, 2022 · 41 min
The Dalmatian, Siberian Husky, German Shorthaired Pointer, Havanese and Pomeranian
Which dog may have helped Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel? What breed is born with spots all over - even in its' mouth? Which canine saved an entire town?
Feb 22, 2022 · 40 min
The All the Presidents' Pets
Meet Bo, President Obama's puppy! What led President Obama to choose a Portuguese Water Dog? Also meet a menagerie of "First Dogs" who all share a special connection with the Presidents themselves, having lived side by side with the First Family.
Feb 15, 2022 · 40 min
The Pug, Weimaraner, Maltese, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Akita
Which breed inspires the art of photographer William Wegman? Can a dog really partake in religious ceremonies? Which dog is the most revered in Japan?
Feb 8, 2022 · 40 min
The English Bulldog, Collie, Wire Fox Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and English Springer Spaniel
Which dog befriended Darwin and Einstein? What pup earned more than a US president? And which dog was banned from the streets of Rome?
Feb 1, 2022 · 41 min

Dogs 101

Black Russian Terrier, Belgian Malinois, Pointer, Mi-ki, Black and Tan Coonhound, Anatolian Shepherd

Bluetick Coonhound, Brussels Griffon, Swedish Lapphund, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, German Wirehaired Pointer, and Bearded Collie

Miniature Bull Terrier, Dingo, English Setter, Borzoi, Wonder Dog, Keeshond, and Bouvier des Flandres

Briard, Canaan Dog, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Chin, Wonder Dog, Clumber Spaniel, and Australian Kelpie

Kooikerhondje, Tibetan Mastiff and More

Australian Cattle Dog, Saluki, Norwich Terrier, Boykin Spaniel, Wonder Dog, Bull Terrier, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Basenji, Bullmastiff, Shetland Sheepdog, Coton de Tulear, Wonder Dogs

Irish Wolfhound, American Pit Bull Terrier, Gordon Setter, Silky Terrier, Wonder Dogs, Cocker Spaniel, and Papillon

Ugly Dogs

Curiosity Daily: 16 Psyche, Xenotransplantation, Ocean Waves Become a Ra

Rare Breeds

Designer Dogs

English Mastiff, Chinese Crested, Border Collie, Italian Greyhound

Bernese Mountain Dog, Afghan, Portuguese Water Dog, Cairn Terrier

Pekingese, Korthals Griffon, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Australian Shepherd, and Xoloitzcuintli

English Sheepdog, Chow Chow, Toy Fox Terrier, Brittany, Miniature Schnauzer

The Dalmatian, Siberian Husky, German Shorthaired Pointer, Havanese and Pomeranian

The All the Presidents' Pets

The Pug, Weimaraner, Maltese, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Akita

The English Bulldog, Collie, Wire Fox Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and English Springer Spaniel