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Down and Back: AKC Dog Podcast

Down and Back: AKC Dog Podcast

24 Episodes • By The American Kennel Club, Inc. • www.akc.org/about/down-and-back-...
Host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and dog-loving humans who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Tapping 135+ years of historical records, archival footage, oral histories, interviews, and more, Down and Back brings the stories of the sport of dogs to life as only AKC ...more
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Down and Back: AKC Dog Podcast
Down and Back: AKC Dog Podcast
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Poodles: A Marvel of Intelligence and Versatility
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May 24 2023 25m
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Sighthounds: Sleek, Swift, and Eternal
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May 10 2023 25m
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Pet Loss and Grief: Paying Homage to Our Beloved Dogs
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Apr 26 2023 26m
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EP 5
Apr 12 2023 25m
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Naming the Beast: From Dog Breed Name Origins to Popular Everyday Pet Names
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Mar 29 2023 26m
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Small and Significant: The Enduring Dog Breeds of the Toy Group
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Mar 15 2023 24m
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Leading the Way — Part 2: Guiding Eyes, Ears, Noses, and Beyond
In this second installment of guide dog history, we ... more
Mar 1 2023 25m
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Leading the Way — Part 1: The History of Guide Dogs
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Feb 15 2023 27m
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All-American Dogs in the AKC: A Winning Combination
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Oct 29 2021 21m
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Morris & Essex: The Quintessential Dog Show
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Oct 15 2021 22m
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Pooches Who Peddle: Dogs as Corporate Mascots
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Oct 1 2021 23m
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Form Follows Function in the World of Dogs
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Sep 17 2021 23m
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The Dogs of 9/11 and Beyond
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Sep 3 2021 23m
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Dogs: Stars of Myth, Legend, and Folklore
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Aug 20 2021 25m
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Ask Bud: How Does a Dog Breed Become Recognized by AKC?
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Aug 6 2021 23m
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Top Dogs (and Underdogs): Most Popular Dog Breeds in America
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Jul 23 2021 22m
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What’s in a Name? The Eponymous Breeders Who Brought Great Dogs to Life
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Oct 2 2020 23m
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War Dogs: The History of Dogs in Hostile Territory
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Sep 18 2020 24m
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Hounds of State: Canine Sidekicks of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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Sep 4 2020 25m
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Working-Class Dog Heroes & Upper-Class Canine Companions
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Aug 21 2020 25m
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Saved From Extinction: Endangered Dog Breeds Brought Back From the Brink
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Aug 7 2020 23m
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Hollywood Hounds: Transforming American Dog Culture Through Films
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Jul 24 2020 25m
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Uniquely Urban: Dogs Bred for Life in the City
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Jul 10 2020 25m
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The Emergence of Dog Obedience in America
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Jun 17 2020 25m
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