Dog History

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 21: A "Voted" sticker is placed on scraf around the neck of Jack Russell Terrier named Fiona after her owner Deborah Murphy (not pictured) voted in the Los Angeles Mayoral run-off race at Allesandro Elementary School on May 21, 2013 in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles, California. In what could be a record-low voter turnout, Los Angeles City Councilman Eric Garcetti is up against Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel for the seat held by two-term mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The Jack Russell Terrier

Breeds 101: The Doberman Pinscher

Breeds 101: Meet the Newfoundland

Breeds 101: The Rottweiler

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: A pair of Beagles rest on a bench on the final day of Crufts 2016 on March 13, 2016 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The merry Beagle

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Rumor the German Shepherd poses for photos after winning Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, February 14, 2017 in New York City. There are 2874 dogs entered in this show with a total entry of 2908 in 200 different breeds or varieties, including 23 obedience entries. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The German Shepherd

CHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: A young girl holds a flag and toy Corgi as well wishers line the route as the Duchess of Sussex and Queen Elizabeth II walk from Storyhouse to Chester Town Hall on June 14, 2018 in Chester, England. Meghan Markle married Prince Harry last month to become The Duchess of Sussex. This is her first engagement with the Queen. During the visit the pair opened a road bridge in Widnes, visited The Storyhouse in Chester followed by the Town Hall. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Royal Puppy: A History of Dogs in Buckingham Palace

TOWCESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 01: Astute Missile (T4, black) at the first bend before going on to win The Star Sports 2017 English Greyhound Derby Final at Towcester greyhound track on July 1, 2017 in Towcester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Greyhound racing: The controversy

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 17: Obama family dog Sunny takes a walk on the South Lawn of the White House on May 17, 2014 in Washington, DC. Sunny joined the Obama family on August 19, 2013. (Photo by Leslie E. Kossoff-Pool/Getty Images)

Presidential dogs: Pooches in the White House

402339 12: Garlord Koenen talks to Sonys Aibo computer dog at CeBIT 2002, the worlds largest consumer trade show, March 14, 2002 in Hannover, Germany. More than 7, 900 companies will exhibit at CeBIT over the next week and some 800, 000 visitors are expected to attend. The latest version of the dog, named ERS 220, has a built-in video camera, optional Navigator software a wireless LAN card and a 75 word vocabulary. It is priced around 1,800 Euros ($1,600 USD). (Photo by Nina Ruecker/Getty Images)

Science of Dogs

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Snoopy visits NYC ASPCA Adoption Center at ASPCA Adoption Center on October 29, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Sunday Countdown: The best dogs from comic strips

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Harvey, a long-haired Chihuahua is dressed up as the character Darth Vader from the film Star Wars on May 5, 2013 in London, England. Enthusiasts gathered at the Picture House in Stratford to parade their dogs dressed up as famous Sci-Fi characters as part a London-wide event called Sci-Fi London. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: Loyalty thy name is Chihuahua

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: A French Bulldog competes at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on February 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The French Bulldog

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 22: A Labrador Retriever attends the American Kennel Club Presents The Nation's Most Popular Breeds Of 2015 at AKC Headquarters on February 22, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: Love Those Labrador Retrievers

VINCENNES, FRANCE - APRIL 19: 'Flag', a Jack Russell terrier sleeps in bed in its hotel room at Actuel Dogs on April 19, 2011 in Vincennes, France. Opened in November 2010 by Devi and Stan Burun, Actuel Dogs is a five-star luxury hotel for dogs with four single rooms and two suites. With the aim of meeting the dogs' needs, the hotel offers activities including doggy walks, doggy rando?(hiking), doggy jogs, doggy velo?(running next to a bike) and other services such as dog massage. The hotel also caters to the needs of people living in small appartments or who don't have the time to walk their dogs. (Photo by Franck Prevel/Getty Images)

TV Pups: Remembering Wishbone

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: A Golden Retriever competes in the Westminster Dog Show on February 11, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show has been showcasing the best dogs from around world for the last two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: Those Great Golden Retrievers

ROME, ITALY - JANUARY 19: A dog and its owner attend a traditional mass for the blessing of animals at the Sant'Eusebio church on January 19, 2014 in Rome, Italy. Every year during the feast of St. Anthony the Abbot animals are blessed in countries around the world. (Photo by Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images)

Religion and dogs