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PAWscar Worthy Films: 7 Of The Greatest Movies Featuring Dogs Ever Made

The 96th Annual Academy Awards take place this Sunday, and with so many fantastic films up for awards, we’re excited to see who the big winners are. Another longtime staple of Hollywood tradition is dogs!

Here are seven of the greatest movies featuring dogs ever made and how you can watch them at home with your four-legged family member. Read post »

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Meet the New Dog Breed Recognized by AKC in 2024: The Lancashire Heeler

To kick off 2024, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced that a new dog breed is joining their ranks this year – the Lancashire Heeler. Here are some facts about these unique dogs and their fascinating history!

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Four-Legged Hero: The Amazing TRUE Story Of Balto The Sled Dog!

The Iditarod is a grueling distance race of over 1,000 miles that takes place on the Iditarod trail in Alaska and tests the endurance of both dog and human. This race commemorates a dangerous and dramatic journey and how an unlikely hero helped save an entire city. That hero was Balto, the lead sled dog of Norwegian Gunnar Kaasen’s team, and this is his story.

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Heroic K-9 Veterans: 5 Inspiring Stories of United States War Dogs

On the first anniversary of World War I’s end, President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th Armistice Day. In 1938, congress approved it as a national holiday, and in 1954 it was renamed Veterans Day. The one thing that hasn’t changed is the significance it maintains. Every November 11th, we recognize the day as a chance to honor the brave men and women who have served in each branch of our military forces. The DogWatch team joins in this salute and extends a heartfelt thanks to all veterans for their courageous service.

With so many heroes to praise, we turn our attention to the subject we know best: dogs. Here are the stories of five of these heroic military working dogs, whose bravery, dedication, and strength are an inspiration to us all. Read post »