Conner McClain

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Conner McClain

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13 minute read
June 17, 2025 Tips & Trends

Dog History 101

It's commonly known that domesticated dogs are descended from gray wolves. But did you know that the dog was the first species to be domesticated by humans? Strap in! Welcome to Dog History 101!

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10 minute read
June 02, 2025 Tips & Trends

Notable Dogs in Literature

This isn’t a top 10 list, but simply an exploration of notable dogs featured throughout literature. From comics to the classics, and fiction to non-fiction, let's highlight man's best friend in literature!

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8 minute read
May 28, 2025 Tips & Trends

Hero Dogs of 2025

The American Humane Hero Dog Awards® is an annual, nationwide competition that seeks out America’s Hero Dogs and gives them the recognition that they deserve! Often, these are ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things, whether saving lives, lending service to a human companion with a disability, or helping people achieve their goals. Dogs compete in seven different categories for the Hero Dog Awards: Military, Emerging Hero and Shelter, Law Enforcement and First Responder, Therapy, and Service and Guide/Hearing.

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Harry Potter Characters as Dog Breeds 21 minute read
May 02, 2025 Tips & Trends

The Magical World of Hairy Pawter: Harry Potter Characters as Dog Breeds

Imagine if the beloved characters of the Harry Potter series found themselves under a magical spell turning everyone into a dog. Would they have to wag their tails instead of their wands to cast magic? Which dog breed would Harry become? How about Ron, Hermione, and Draco Malfoy? Or what about Hagrid, Dobby, and Neville Longbottom? The possibilities may seem endless, but there are specific breeds that embody the essence (and looks) of their magical counterparts.

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10 Famous Dogs in History 17 minute read
March 19, 2025 Tips & Trends

Top 10 Famous Dogs in History

Here is a list of 10 famous dogs from the last century, including dogs like Balto the Alaskan Husky, Hachiko the White Akita, and Salty and Roselle the Labrador Retrievers.

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