Charles de Gualle once said, “The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” He may have a point. We seem to love stories about dogs, but as we do here on this podcast, we have to ask what does that say about us as humans. This week we take a look at classic urban legends like, “The Choking Doberman” and “The Mexican Pet” and spend a little time getting to know some amazing true stories about man’s best friend.
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Mental Floss – Dogs May Have Been Domesticated Twice
Siberia’s Ancient Dog Burials – Archaeology
Cloned Puppies: A New Generation of ‘Trakrs’ – ABC News
Turnspit Dogs: The Rise And Fall Of The Vernepator Cur – NPR