Which breed was loved by the TV family in the Brady Bunch? Which dog howls like Russian church bells according to George Washington? Which little breed co-starred with Jack Nicholson in 'As Good as it Gets?' Which dog is considered Germany's number one hunting dog?
Which breed was loved by the TV family in the Brady Bunch? Which dog howls like Russian church bells according to George Washington? Which little breed co-starred with Jack Nicholson in 'As Good as it Gets?' Which dog is considered Germany's number one hunting dog? Which breed is a wire-haired cousin to the Bassett Hound? Find out the answers on this episode of Dogs 101, where we'll meet the Bluetick Coonhound, Brussels Griffon, Swedish Lapphund, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, German Wirehaired Pointer, and the Bearded Collie.
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MUSIC IN HOST VO What do this dog and a reindeer have in common? Why is this dog’s howl compared to church bells? Is this the most popular hunting dog in Germany? Does this dog use its ears to smell? Was this the favorite breed of The Brady Bunch? Dogs 101 celebrates man’s best friend. Today, the Swedish Lapphund, the Bluetick Coonhound, the German Wirehaired Pointer, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, the Bearded Collie, and we start with the dog that could have inspired Star Wars’ Ewoks, |
MUSIC SEGUE HOST VO …the Brussels Griffon. |
HOST VO They co-starred with Jack Nicholson in As Good As It Gets, and have been featured in movies like The First Wives Club and Gosford Park. |
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HOST VO This perky pooch may be petite, but don’t be fooled. The Brussels Griffon has a plus sized personality. DR. DEBBYE TURNER BELL VO/OC They are so expressive they’re considered to have a human face. MALE VOICE #1 VO Eddie, Eddie, Eddie. MUSIC OUT HOST VO Usually weighing between eight and ten pounds, these toy dogs had humble beginning. |
MUSIC IN HOST VO It all started in Brussels, Belgium, in the 1800s where they held a less than glamorous job. DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO They actually… |
DR. KAREN HALLIGAN OC …were used to catch rats out in… |
DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO …the stables. MUSIC SEGUE HOST VO The story is that over time, this energetic barn dog was likely crossed with a Black Pug, the King Charles Spaniel, the Ruby Toy Spaniel and the Affenpinscher. MUSIC SEGUE And by the end of the 19th Century, Belgian nobility had taken notice. MUSIC OUT |
HOST VO Today, the Brussels Griffon is somewhat rare. MUSIC IN If you’re fortunate to come across this fun-loving creature, how will you know it’s a Brussels Griffon? DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN VO/OC The sort of very bristly, bushy face and a little pushed-in nose. HOST VO Brussels Griffons are brachycephalic, and their bodies are largely square and compact. No beanpoles here. DR. DEBBYE TURNER BELL VO/OC They are small, but they’re not delicate. This is a sturdy, alert… MUSIC OUT …dog. MUSIC IN HOST VO They have two different types of coats, rough or smooth in four different colors, red, belge, black and tan or black. MUSIC OUT |
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LORENA LOPEZ OC What a good boy. That’s a good boy. HOST VO This red and rough-coated Brussels Griffon is named Diego. He calls Los Angeles home and is the pride and joy of his mom, Lorena. LORENA LOPEZ VO/OC Diego has a great personality. He all around just makes my life a happier… MUSIC OUT …life. MUSIC IN Rollover. Good boy. HOST VO This cutie pie might look like the perfect pooch, but eight-year-old Diego didn’t always behave. LORENA LOPEZ VO/OC Diego has a few problems, one of them being anxiety. He would bark out of control when I would leave him. HOST VO But that wasn’t all. Diego and his mom both had… MUSIC OUT …a weight problem. MUSIC IN Two years ago, Lorena weighed over 200 pounds, and Diego was beginning to tip the scales, too. LORENA LOPEZ VO/OC Diego was a good 15-and-a-half pounds, and for a small dog, that’s a lot of weight. Let’s do it, come on. HOST VO Knowing they had to make… MUSIC OUT …a change, Lorena and Diego got a move on it. MUSIC IN |
JILL BOWERS OC Okay, ready, come on, everyone, jog it. LORENA LOPEZ VO Come on, Diego, go. HOST VO Most mornings you can find Lorena and her darling Diego at Thank Dog! Bootcamp, JILL BOWERS VO/OC Everybody look at your puppies. HOST VO …the only exercise program in the country to combine human fitness with canine fitness… MALE IN BLACK TEE SHIRT VO Sit. HOST VO …and canine obedience. MALE IN BLACK TEE SHIRT OC Yay. Let’s go. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN JILL BOWERS VO/OC The dog keeps the person motivated, and the person is being proud of watching their dog do all these commands while they’re burning calories. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN Get set, ready, come on, run. FEMALE VOICE #1 VO Come on, Lucky. HOST VO The hour-long class in Burbank is part cardiovascular for people and dogs, with steady obedience training throughout. Combining the two gives dogs an intense workout. JILL BOWERS VO/OC Mental stimulation and physical stimulation tires them out 20 times more than if you were to just let them run around. MUSIC OUT FEMALE IN BLACK SLACKS VO He’s such a good boy. HOST VO One result is that Diego’s barking decreased substantially. LORENA LOPEZ VO/OC I think the anxiety was almost under control within the first two to three days. JILL BOWERS VO Let’s go. Everybody on the bride. We’re doing some pushups. MUSIC IN HOST VO But shedding the pounds requires a bit more work, especially for the two-legged members. While dog owners do calisthenics, their furry friends are trained to stay put and not socialize with other dogs. JILL BOWERS VO/OC When a dog is sitting and staying or laying and staying, they’re getting used to behaving in high distraction environments. And pet your workout partner. Tell them good job. LORENA LOPEZ OC Good job. MUSIC OUT JILL BOWERS OC Okay, you started out at 200. MUSIC IN HOST VO Class may be over, but today’s weigh-in is up next, and Lorena and Diego want to deliver the goods. It’s been two years now since Diego and Lorena began attending Thank Dog! Bootcamp. It’s time to find out… MUSIC OUT …how many pounds she has dropped since day one. MUSIC IN MUSIC OUT JILL BOWERS OC And now, we’re gonna weigh you to see how much you’ve lost. MUSIC IN MUSIC OUT HOST VO Lorena has dropped a whopping 60 pounds. MUSIC IN Lorena is really shedding the pounds. Can Diego… MUSIC OUT …keep up? MUSIC IN LORENA LOPEZ VO He had a, maybe about a pound-and-a-half or two pounds to go. And I really hope that he’s made it. MALE VOICE #2 VO Come on, Diego. JILL BOWERS OC/VO He’s lost two pounds. MUSIC SEGUE MALE VOICE #2 VO All right, good job. LORENA LOPEZ OC Good job, Diego. MUSIC SEGUE LORENA LOPEZ VO Thank Dog! Bootcamp has made a difference in my life. I have a huge bond with my dog now. I’ve made some incredible friends, and I get to do this every morning. JILL BOWERS VO Go, Diego, go. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO If you’re charmed by this diminutive Belgian dog, think it through before searching for one of your own. Brussels Griffons are well-suited to apartment living, but still need daily walks to stay trim and burn excess… MUSIC OUT …energy. MUSIC IN In the health department, these little tykes are generally robust. Some fall prey to an occasionally fatal congenital defect that causes cysts in the spinal cord. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN When it comes to grooming, the smooth-coated Brussels Griffon needs weekly brushing, while the rough-coated variety usually requires professional hand-stripping to remove loose hair without pain. Training requires some extra care too. DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO/OC If you get one of these, you wanna start really early with the wee-wee pads and crate… MUSIC OUT …training. MUSIC IN HOST VO Social and affectionate, the Brussels Griffon is a big-hearted companion that fits into almost any family. Children under five may not be able to handle their tiny frames. MUSIC SEGUE |
HOST VO To sum up, the Brussels Griffon is an adaptable dog that does well in an apartment or a home, as long as it gets regular exercise. The breed’s health is generally good, and its grooming requirements are about average. Housetraining can be tricky, but the Brussels Griffon is an excellent choice for families as long as young children are not too rough with them. |
FEMALE VOICE #2 VO There’s a good baby. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO It’s hard to resist the Bluetick Coonhound. ANDREA ARDEN VO/OC The first thing of when I think of a Bluetick Coonhound is goofy. MUSIC OUT DR. DEBBYE TURNER BELL OC Bluetick… MUSIC IN …Coonhounds sort of have a dopey lovable look to their face. They have long lips on a long muzzle and long, floppy ears and those droopy, dreamy eyes. HOST VO But don’t be fooled by their charming appearance because in reality. DR. DEBBYE TURNER BELL VO/OC They’re not clumsy by any stretch of the imagination. MUSIC OUT |
HOST VO Neil Young’s song Old King is a tribute to his once-beloved Bluetick, Elvis. |
HOST VO And in the novel One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, a… |
HOST VO …a Bluetick Coonhound is used as a symbol for the character Chief Bromden. DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN VO/OC These Coonhounds are seen in Tennessee, in Mississippi, Louisiana. That’s the big hunting area. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO So, where does this hound come from? |
HOST VO The south, of course. Believed to have originated in Louisiana, the Bluetick likely descended from the Grand Bleu De Gascogne and the English Foxhound. The resulting dog was known as the English Coonhound, which came with either blue or red ticking |
HOST VO Hunters liked the Bluetick dogs for their ability to follow a cold trail and for their endurance. They officially gave them the name Bluetick in honor of their appearance, and today, it’s a breed all its own. The coon in Coonhound refers to the breed’s ability to track and tree raccoons. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN DR. DEBBYE TURNER BELL VO/OC Dogs can smell 100,000 times better than human beings. I would put Bluetick Coonhounds at the top of the list. HOST VO The Bluetick is a cold-nose scent hound, which means they have the ability to track older scents that may have a weaker or cold trail. So, what do Blueticks do when they pick up the scent of their prey? DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO/OC All hound have a tendency to <howling>. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO And each Bluetick is born with its own unique howl, allowing a hunter to recognize their dog from far away. MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN HOST VO The best way to spot a Bluetick is the blue ticking. ANDREA ARDEN VO/OC Within the breed’s standard, the more ticking that a Bluetick Coonhound has, the more desirable. HOST VO The Bluetick has thin, long ears that reach the tip of its nose when pulled forward. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO The hills of Tennessee are the perfect home for a Bluetick Hound. That’s where Earl Hudson keeps his Bluetick, Smokey. EARL HUDSON OC Smokey is such a great pet because he’s a lover. HOST VO At home, this nine-year-old is comfy laying in the sun in Earl’s backyard. EARL HUDSON OC/VO Smokey has a wonderful life, and he has three dog houses. He can sleep in his choice. MUSIC OUT |
HOST VO But Smokey is not your typical couch potato because three weekends a month, Smokey lives a double life. These two young men have come to pick up Smokey to take him to his second home. MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN HOST VO It’s the campus of the University of Tennessee where Smokey reigns as one of the most famous college mascots. MALE FOOTBALL PLAYER OC Smokey’s more than a mascot. He’s the pride… MUSIC OUT …of Tennessee. FEMALE CHEERLEADER #1 OC The University of Tennessee. FEMALE CHEERLEADER #2 OC Has had Smokey as our mascot. FEMALE CHEERLEADER #2 OC Since 1953. FEMALE CHEERLEADER #4 VO/OC And we wouldn’t have it any other way. MUSIC IN HOST VO When there’s a game, Smokey’s new buds are Robert Moser and Trey McAdams of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. They’re responsible for the big dog on campus. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO It’s their job to feed and house Smokey for his weekend responsibilities and make sure that he has access to his fans. BOY IN FOOTBALL JERSEY OC I love Smokey. TREY MCADAMS VO Smokey’s… |
TREY MCADAMS …like a brother to me, and he’ll be a lifelong friend. |
ROBERT MOSER OC I love Smokey because he’s my pet. He’s my friend. |
ROBERT MOSER VO He’s like my brother. MUSIC OUT |
HOST VO But it’s at the Tennessee Volunteer games where Smokey steals the show. MALE FOOTBALL PLAYER VO/OC When Smokey runs onto the field, the U-T fans know it’s game time. MUSIC IN MUSIC OUT HOST VO Smokey is the Vols biggest cheerleader. When the home team scores, Smokey runs back and forth in the end zone and does what a good Bluetick Coonhound hound was bred for. MUSIC IN ROBERT MOSER VO/OC Smokey sounds pretty loud… MUSIC OUT …at the games. It’s low, and it’s kind of raspy, kind of like <howling>. MUSIC IN HOST VO One of the fans… MUSIC OUT …who can recognize Smokey’s howl is his proud papa, Earl, who’s always in the stands. MUSIC IN EARL HUDSON VO/OC I am so proud on Smokey. He… MUSIC OUT …gives me incredible pride. |
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HOST VO After the game, what does any self-respecting college student do? Go to a frat party, of course, and that’s where you’ll find Smokey hanging out by the food and helping his buddies make connections. TREY MCADAMS VO/OC I would say Smokey does help with my social life. I’m single, so he definitely helps a little bit with the ladies. Hey, Smokey. |
HOST VO And when the party’s over, it’s time to crash in the dorm. ROBERT MOSER VO/OC After the game, Smokey is exhausted. He gets on the couch and stays there all night. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO Monday morning, it’s off to classes for Robert and Trey, and for Smokey, it’s back home to Earl. Another win for the Volunteers and another weekend at school for Smokey. EARL HUDSON OC Way to go. Way to go, Smokey. MUSIC OUT Good job, good. |
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HOST VO Not all Blueticks in live in the city and the country, but this breed would prefer a large open fenced-in space. DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO/OC Definitely not an apartment dog. You would have the police coming over, I think, a lot. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO They’re generally healthy, but some dogs develop cataracts and hip dysplasia. The Bluetick’s short, glossy coat is very low maintenance, and as far as training, Blueticks are smart yet easily distracted by their nose. Athletic, loud and determined, Blueticks are working dogs that need an active loving family. MUSIC OUT FEMALE IN GREEN BLOUSE OC Yeah. |
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HOST VO In general, the Bluetick is best suited to live in a place with space. They are pretty healthy but can have some problems, such as cataracts and hip dysplasia. Maintaining their coat requires minimal care, yet training sometimes requires a little extra T-L-C, and overall, the Bluetick can be a great pet and worker that loves to be part of an active family. |
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MUSIC IN HOST VO When Dogs 101 comes back. |
HOST VO Does this dog know the best treatment for arthritis? What does this breed and Santa have in common? Here’s a hint. Rudolph is involved. This dog inspired a brand of vodka. He’s not ugly. And this dog was the favorite of Mary Tyler Moore. MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN HOST VO Meet the Swedish Lapphund. |
HOST VO The dog with the world’s friendliest bark. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN Well, at least if you’re a reindeer. |
HOST VO The Lapp is actually for Lapland, or the northern extremes of Sweden, Finland and Norway where… |
HOST VO …the nomadic Sami people put Swedish Lapphunds to work herding reindeer. MUSIC SEGUE |
HOST VO Archaeologists recently unearthed a 7,000 year old Lappy skeleton in Norway. DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO/OC The Swedish Lapphund is probably one of the oldest breeds of dogs. HOST VO And they’re very rare. ANDREA ARDEN VO/OC There’s probably only about I would say five to ten of them in America right now. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN |
HOST VO Swedish Lapphunds are part of the Spitz family, along with Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies. |
HOST VO All these dogs have a wolf-y look, with pointed ears and long muzzles. DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO Like many other Spitz-like dogs, they were generally developed in areas of the world that are very cold. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO A long, thick, double-layered coat protects Lappies from northern exposure. Coat color is always sheer black or brown, though sometimes a white patch appears on the chest. DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO/OC They actually bred them to have the black or brown bear coat coloring so it would stand out against the snow. HOST VO The Swedish Lapphund’s compact square body stands slightly under medium sized. DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN OC A real dog of a dog. MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN HOST VO This breed has also developed a trait that sets it apart as a reindeer herder, a special high-pitched bark. It generates the sound by pushing air through the diaphragm like a syringe plunger and constricting the throat and vocal cords while exhaling to create the right pitch. |
MUSIC SEGUE HOST VO The result is a bark that encourages the reindeer to move, while also saying that the dog is not a predator. ANDREA ARDEN VO I would suspect that part of that is due to the fact that the… |
ANDREA ARDEN OC …reindeer are growing up with the Swedish Lapphunds from when they’re little baby reindeer, get more accustomed to the dogs and vice versa. |
HOST VO They may have solid reindeer-herding credentials, but it’s the Swedish Lapphund’s huge heart that’s renewing MUSIC OUT …interest in the breed. |
HOST VO Just ask Anna-Mari Kostianus… MUSIC IN …who lives in northern Finland with her three Lapphunds. ANNA-MARI KOSTIANUS VO/OC I love Swedish Lapphunds because they are so social. They are, they are like teddy bears. HOST VO Teddy bears who tear around her property herding reindeer. ANNA-MARI KOSTIANUS VO/OC It was quite interesting to see how they work. HOST VO Anna-Mari came across the Swedish Lapphund during one of the darkest periods… MUSIC OUT …of her life. MUSIC IN After a messy divorce, Anna-Mari hit rock bottom, but they say a dog is the best cure for a broken heart. ANNA-MARI KOSTIANUS OC/VO I decided to fulfill one of my dreams. I decided to take a dog, and this is when I met my dog, Mimi. HOST VO Now, Anna-Mari wants to repay her dogs for everything they have done for her. ANNA-MARI KOSTIANUS VO/OC I wanted to give something back to these dogs. MUSIC SEGUE I wanted to let them do their natural work. HOST VO Mimi and Anna-Mari now share their own passion for reindeer herding, a job that exercises Mimi’s natural instincts and inspires Anna-Mari. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN Mimi’s task? Herd together a group of reindeer. Anna-Mari gives Mimi some last minute encouragement. ANNA-MARI KOSTIANUS VO <Speaks in Finnish>. HOST VO Then, she’s off. Mimi combines her agility and speed with the unique Lappy vocalization to draw the reindeer out of their woods and towards a smaller pen. ANNA-MARI KOSTIANUS VO They have this certain bark. Otherwise, the reindeer might think it’s a wolf. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO Mimi shows the instincts of Swedish Lapphunds are as strong as ever, and for Anna-Mari, this is a way to strengthen the bond the Lappies have with their people. ANNA-MARI KOSTIANUS VO/OC They are very caring and loving dogs. I love them. <Speaking in Finnish>. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO From chasing reindeer in the cold to warming our hearts, this is a dog that loves to please, but bring a Swedish Lapphund into a home with a big yard and a temperate climate. ANDREA ARDEN VO/OC They have a very dense coat, and that means they might not be the best dogs for a very warm climate, let’s say, Miami. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO This breed is relatively healthy, but watch out for retinal atrophy. DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN VO/OC It’s an eye disorder which leads to vision loss. HOST VO That long coat requires some time-consuming regular grooming, especially when it sheds. Like all Spitz-type dogs, Lappies enjoy work, but an independent spirit means they like to figure things out for themselves and may challenge trainers. The Lappy is gaining a great reputation as a wonderful family dog in its native Scandinavia. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO So, in general, the Swedish Lapphund needs space and won’t do well in a hot climate. They’re generally healthy but prone to retinal atrophy. The Lappy’s long coat must be brushed out regularly. It’s a highly trainable dog but likes to work independently, and it’s becoming known more and more as a wonderful family dog. |
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HOST VO More Dogs 101 ahead. |
HOST VO This short guy has ears that help him smell. This dog was loved by a bunch of Bradys, and why do people call this wonderful breed the ugly dog? MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO They’re called Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen dogs. FEMALE VOICE #3 VO What? HOST VO Or. |
DR. DEBBYE TURNER BELL OC Thankfully, it has a much shorter… MUSIC OUT …nickname, P-B-G-V. |
DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN OC I can’t, can’t say that. I don’t why because I keep saying heebee-jeebie. MUSIC IN |
HOST VO No worries. Some just simply call them. DR. KAREN HALLIGAN OC/VO The Petites is what we call them in the United States because their name is such a mouthful. DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN OC/VO Petite means small. Basset means near to the ground. Griffon means curly, wiry coat and… |
DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN VO …Vendeén means from the Vendeé area. |
ANDREA ARDEN OC Cuteness times ten. |
ANDREA ARDEN VO They’re delicious. MUSIC OUT |
HOST VO Candice Bergen had one. MUSIC IN Mary Tyler Moore had two, and King Louis VII had several throughout his life. |
HOST VO Back then, they were called Chiens Blancs du Roi, or the King’s White Hounds. DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN VO/OC It is said as a rule of thumb that they’re actually twice as long as they are tall. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN DR. DEBBYE TURNER BELL VO This is a bright, alert dog that has a lot of energy. HOST VO Another fun nickname they’re called is the Happy Breed. MUSIC OUT |
HOST VO The P-B-G-V is an ancient French dog… MUSIC IN …that dates way back to the 16th Century. |
DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN OC It was derived from the… |
DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN VO …Basset Vendeén, which is a larger relative. |
HOST VO This bold scent hound has proudly carried head that incorporates long eyebrows, a beard and mustache. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN It’s the dog’s long, droopy ears that enhance its sniffing capability. Those waving ears capture and direct scents by guiding odors and holding them close to the nose, making this dog a superb scent hound. MUSIC OUT And it’s strong, tapered tail shoots out like a sword. |
DR. KAREN HALLIGAN OC Always has its tail wagging, it’s bottom moving and ready for a good time anytime. |
MUSIC IN HOST VO Charlotte and her husband, Ray, live here in Milwaukee where they have three loving P-B-G-Vs, Cindy Lou, Olivia and Inspector Clouseau, or Clue as they casually call him. CHARLOTTE ALLMANN OC When I found out that P-B-G-Vs were the detectives of the dog world, I chose the name Inspector Clouseau. We have three P-B-G-Vs, and we found that’s impossible to have just one and be fully entertained in life. Good puppies. HOST VO But these low to the ground fluff-balls aren’t just kissing fools. They do serious work. |
HOST VO Charlotte’s hounds are certified search and rescue dogs, and they are sometimes used to help crack unsolved police cases. CHARLOTTE ALLMANN VO They love it. They absolutely love it. We have what are called lifeline dogs. The lifeline dogs are tracking and trailing dogs. |
HOST VO Charlotte, like most good P-B-G-V mommies, knew that her dogs needed to be active. So, she enrolled Clue… |
HOST VO …in a search and rescue class. MUSIC OUT CHARLOTTE ALLMANN VO He absolutely went… |
CHARLOTTE ALLMANN OC …crazy for the finding the scent. He thought it was the greatest thing in the world. MUSIC IN |
HOST VO Then Charlotte, along with a few friends, got their other babies involved. CHARLOTTE ALLMANN VO They sincerely love people, and I think that’s one of the reasons that they’re… |
CHARLOTTE ALLMANN VO …very successful in searching for missing people is that they have a natural drive to find… MUSIC OUT …their best friends. MUSIC IN |
CHARLOTTE ALLMANN. VO They’re very talented. They have what’s called a cold nose. They are… MUSIC OUT …able to follow very, very weak scent for quite some time. MUSIC IN |
JEANNE FROST OC Good girl, Syl. Well, the P-B-G-Vs is kind of a natural tracker. |
MUSIC OUT JEANNE FROST OC Favorite thing on Earth. MUSIC IN HOST VO In this training session, the dogs are honing their skills, and it all starts with a scent article. JEANNE FROST OC The gloves again have my scent on them. Leave a little scent pad, and we’re off. Once they smell the article, they get that scent in their olfactory system, and they know when they’re asked, “This is what I need to search for and search for until I find it.” HOST VO Then, it’s up to the owners to properly read what the dogs are thinking through their body language. CHARLOTTE ALLMANN VO Yes, let’s go find her. If their head is down, their nose is to the ground. Their ears are usually forward. Their tail is in a straight line with their spine. Generally, that’s great tracking behavior in this breed. MUSIC OUT JEANNE FROST VO Yes. |
MUSIC IN HOST VO And these P-B-G-Vs have had incredible people-tracking results… MUSIC OUT …like the… |
HOST VO …case of a 14-year-old boy who went missing. MUSIC IN CHARLOTTE ALLMANN OC/VO He was missing for about two-and-a-half days. So, we took Cindy Lou down to the neighbor’s farm. HOST VO Cindy Lou’s incredible nose sniffed the missing boy’s scent through the woods to the highway and then signaled to Charlotte that the boy’s track was gone. Investigators used the dog’s reaction to the loss of scent to determine that the boy had been picked up and was no longer in the area. Three days later and 180 miles away, there was a happy ending. The boy was found… MUSIC OUT …safe and sound. MUSIC IN |
CHARLOTTE ALLMANN VO There are a lot of people that think we’re angels for going out there and finding their missing person. It’s the dogs, though, that are the stars. We couldn’t do it without them. MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN HOST VO P-B-G-Vs can pretty much live anywhere, but be careful because they love to make noise. DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO/OC They will bark and <howling> and howl and talk. HOST VO The P-B-G-V is a fairly healthy dog, but some breed lines may contain a terminal disease. DR. KAREN HALLIGAN OC Aseptic meningitis, which is an inflammation in the meninges and can be fatal. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO Their harsh wire coat needs regular brushing, and it should be hand-stripped occasionally to remove dead hair. JOEY VILLANI VO/OC If you don’t do this on a regular basis every six to eight weeks, they’re gonna shed like mad in your house. HOST VO Because they are so smart, they are easily trainable. Start early and be patient, and while they are easy to please, they can be devilish. MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN HOST VO In general, the P-B-G-V can life anywhere but likes to bark. Watch out for aseptic meningitis, which can be fatal. Remember to groom often and train with a firm hand. Overall, the P-B-G-V can be a great pet for families with older children. |
MUSIC OUT RAY ALLMANN OC I think she loves me. I’m not sure. |
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HOST VO Each breed has its own admirable traits, but some dogs stand out from the crowd. That’s why we’re honoring these pups with a segment all their own. |
HOST VO It’s time to meet today’s… MUSIC OUT …Wonderdog. |
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HOST VO A Milwaukee who almost froze to death in a blizzard owes his life to his dog. TED MOSS OC She’s very attached to me and about as attached as I am to her. HOST VO Ted Moss and Buddy were out in his truck one February day and got stuck in driving snow and zero visibility. Unable to drive in the conditions, Ted and Buddy abandoned the truck on the deserted road and started walking. After trudging for two horrific miles fighting sub-zero wind and snow, Ted was exhausted and collapsed in the snow. TED MOSS VO Yeah, I knew she wouldn’t leave my side. That’s for sure. HOST VO That’s when Buddy went into action. Miraculously, she raced to the house of Ted’s brother barking at his door until he followed her to the snow bank Ted was lying in. TED MOSS BROTHER VO/OC A man face-down like that. Well, I thought I’d found a dead man. TED MOSS OC All my clothes are frozen to me. They had to cut everything off. HOST VO Ted had a core body temperature of 68 degrees, 30 degrees below normal. His heart completely stopped twice. TED MOSS OC Twice they said I flatlined. HOST VO In a coma for days, no one could wake him until Buddy was finally allowed in his room. TED MOSS VO/OC They brought her in, and… MUSIC OUT …as soon as she started whimpering because she saw me. They said I opened my eyes. HOST VO With Buddy close by, Ted took only a week… MUSIC IN …to recover, never forgetting the role she played in the rescue. TED MOSS VO/OC Well this is a higher power that had my dog do what she did. How many people get saved by their dog? HOST VO Ted is one of them, which makes Buddy a certified Wonderdog. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO More ahead as Dogs 101 continues. |
HOST VO Meet the dog that inspired a distillery. FEMALE SALES CLERK OC Good boy. HOST VO And a dog that’s beating arthritis. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO This giant breed has a Turkish name, originated in Tibet and guarded livestock in Hungary. Can you guess the breed? The answer when we come back. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO This breed served as a companion to the rulers of Hungary. It’s the Kuvasz. Today, it’s known for being intensely loyal, intelligent and a little clownish. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO Serious. DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN OC/VO Kind of guard dog-type, but actually a sporting dog. DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO/OC It’s a very well-rounded hunting dog. HOST VO And silly enough for a three-ring circus. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN That’s right. The most popular gun dog in Germany has such a clownish side that they performed with the Ringling Brothers. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN VO/OC These guys are very high energy dogs, quite spectacular to look at. HOST VO And the rough charms of these smart, affectionate, loyal pups have also been seen in movies and books. With no surprise, they are cast as a dog who loves to hunt, steady, sensible, strong-willed and exactly what they were bred for. DR. DEBBYE TURNER BELL VO/OC A lot of different breeds went into developing the perfect hunting… MUSIC OUT …dog. |
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HOST VO The German Wirehaired Pointer was developed during the mid-19th Century by crossing a Griffon, Stichelhaar, Pudelpointer and German Shorthaired, then adding distinctive traits of Pointer, Foxhound and Poodle. The result, an uber-dog who… |
HOST VO …excels at pointing and retrieving on any terrain. Achtung. MUSIC OUT |
HOST VO They’ve been in the U.S. since the 1920s but can still be hard to find. While they might not be as famous as other German imports, their rugged good looks do capture attention. |
ANDREA ARDEN OC Very German. Very well-made. MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN HOST VO And with just one look, you can see which job the Wirehaired Pointer is wired for, hunting. From their distinctive, coarse, weather-resistant double-haired coat, DR. KAREN HALLIGAN VO/OC And it actually protects the dog as its maneuvering and hunting. HOST VO …to their powerful hindquarters, to their strong jaw with scissor bite, perfect for picking up game, but one of the Wirehaired Pointer’s most captivating… MUSIC OUT …charms, MUSIC IN …that face. That’s why they’re affectionately called the ugly dog. MUSIC OUT |
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JON DYER VO/OC Well, Ruger’s not an ugly dog. That’s just their nickname. HOST VO Meet Jon and his dog Ruger. You could say their story is the perfect blend of ugly dog and hair of the dog. Yes, this ugly dog is literally the face of the Ugly Dog Distillery, a business launched with the help of a special bond between owner and dog. JON DYER VO/OC If I didn’t have that dog as my buddy, we wouldn’t be sitting here today. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO Jon adopted Ruger from a breeder eight years ago. He thought he would be a great hunting companion. JON DYER VO Ruger pretty much goes everywhere with me. HOST VO And it was a hunting trip that sparked the inspiration for a whole new adventure in the life of Ruger and Jon. JON DYER VO/OC A friend of mine had suggested that I build a still and make some whiskey. I patted that dog, and I said, “That sounds like a good idea.” MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO With Ruger by his side, Jon traded hunting for hand-crafting vodka, which he named after his best buddy. JON DYER VO/OC He’s the ambassador to Ugly Dog. I call him ugly dog all the time only because he doesn’t understand what I’m saying. HOST VO And for the past year, Ruger has worked side by side with Jon and his business partner, Dewey. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN You might say Ruger is the hardest working dog in the liquor business. JON DYER VO What do you think, buddy? HOST VO From grinding the grain, to checking the stills, to bottling. JON DYER VO/OC We’re filling up bottles with vodka, and Ruger’s role is to make sure they’re full and the label’s on straight, right, buddy? What Ruger does here is pretty much become one of the guys. If I’m talking on the phone or answering an e-mail, he’s weaseling his way into my lap. Time to get down. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO But it’s not all work and no play. True to his breed, Ruger takes plenty of exercise breaks. Then, there’s making deliveries. JON DYER VO/OC Ruger’s favorite thing is definitely the people. FEMALE SALES CLERK VO/OC Ruger, how are you today? You’re such a good boy. HOST VO And Ruger’s day doesn’t end there. After a quick nap, he’s ready to party. MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN HOST VO Outdoors, of course, with furry friends and humans, too, in celebration of the distillery’s first anniversary. FEMALE IN PINK JACKET VO/OC Well, I think the success of Ugly Dog vodka is great. FEMALE IN BLACK SHIRT OC They are ugly, but they’re so ugly you love them. MALE IN GREEN HAT OC/VO Ruger is not ugly. He’s just the cutest, most prettiest dog you’d ever wanna have, plus, Ruger looks like Jon. MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN JON DYER VO/OC What that ugly dog’s face means to me is good times. Some of the best times doing the activities I like to do have been with that dog with me. |
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HOST VO If you’re thinking you could fall for a face like this, you’d be right, but you’ll need lots of room. The German Wirehaired Pointer is not an apartment dog. DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN VO/OC At least an hour or two of off-leash running every day. HOST VO And that wire hair, it does shed. So, regular brushing with a firm bristle brush is a must. These strong dogs tend to live long healthy lives of about 12 to 14 years, but they can suffer from hip dysplasia, ear infections, genetic eye diseases and skin cancer. MUSIC SEGUE Because they’re so smart, training is easy, but they’re not pushovers. ANDREA ARDEN VO/OC They tend to be a dog that, I would say, has a stronger, harder, more determined personality. HOST VO But with focus and consistency, they’ll always aim to please their owners. If socialized early, German Wirehaired Pointers are great dogs for active families. MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN HOST VO So, in general, the German Wirehaired Pointer needs a yard and lots of exercise. These hardy dogs live a long life and need a good brushing twice a week. They are easy to train if you’re consistent, and properly socialized, they’re a good family pet. |
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HOST VO …meet the dog that The Brady Bunch loved. |
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HOST VO Most dog lovers think they’ve never seen a Bearded Collie. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN But they’re no secret in Hollywood. Actor Tim Allen turns into one in The Shaggy Dog. And it’s TV’s beloved Brady Bunch family who had a Bearded Collie named Tiger. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN The Beardies, as they are affectionately referred to, are often confused with Old English Sheepdogs. DR. DEBBYE TURNER BELL VO/OC The easiest way to tell the difference is the tail. Bearded Collies have tails. Sheepdogs don’t. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN |
HOST VO Bearded Collie have large, soft, expressive eyes. The color of those eyes often matches the coat. ANDREA ARDEN VO/OC It’s almost like they have like a watercolor painting sort of look. HOST VO Adult Beardies are between 45 and 55 pounds, and their oval-shaped paws are very well-padded. MUSIC OUT The… |
HOST VO …Beardie is a descendant of European herding dogs, and it’s believed that at least the Magyar Komondor and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog are a big part of the Beardie’s ancestry. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO All Beardies are born with dark coats. As they grow, they grey out. They may change shade throughout their life, but they’ll always be a shade of their birth color. |
ANDREA ARDEN VO/OC I think that the Bearded Collie should actually be called the Bearded Bouncy Collie. MUSIC OUT |
HOST VO That’s just what Melissa and Jim Beck who live near Pittsburgh love about Bearded Collies. After 11 years, their first Bearded, named Katie, developed liver cancer at age 11. MELISSA BECK VO/OC We knew it was time to put Katie down because she was in pain. HOST VO Heartbroken, the family swore Katie would be their last pet. MELISSA BECK VO/OC Well, I think when you have a pet that is such a part of your family, and they’re gone, you think that you can go on without it, but there’s just such an emptiness and a loneliness. So, we lasted about two months before we said, “We have to get another one.” MUSIC SEGUE HOST VO The Beck’s youngest son, Jordan, literally grew up with the family’s next Bearded Collie named Molly. They were so close, Jordan even had Molly pose with him… MUSIC OUT …for his senior picture. MUSIC IN But then, six months ago, soon after Molly turned 12, the heartbreak started all over again. JIM BECK VO/OC Her eyes would tell you the story. You know, as she would start to go up the steps, she would round the corner, and about the second or third step, her rear legs would just go out, and, and she would look at you with a, with a helpless look. HOST VO It seemed like overnight Molly was crippled by arthritis, a degenerative disease affecting the joints of dogs, just like humans, as they get older. JIM BECK VO/OC As her limp got worse, and every time she stood up, she was having trouble just getting moving. We knew that it could very well be the best thing to try and euthanize her if it, if it kept getting worse. MELISSA BECK VO/OC We tried vitamins. We tried nutrition. We tried the Glucosamine for dogs. MUSIC OUT |
FEMALE TRAINER VO Well, let’s see… MUSIC IN …what she does here today. HOST VO Vets say the number one treatment for all dogs who suffer from arthritis pain is exercise and weight loss. Traditional approaches include medication, vitamins and supplements. FEMALE IN RED COAT OC Good dog. |
HOST VO But many vets across the world are turning to less traditional treatments, like acupuncture. |
HOST VO Another approach is hydrotherapy where dogs are exercised while immersed in water. They use a specially-built underwater treadmill. FEMALE TRAINER VO That’s a girl. Good girl. Come on. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO Molly was not responding to any treatments, and when the Beck’s vet, Dr. Mike Hutchinson, saw how rapidly Molly was deteriorating, DR. MIKE HUTCHINSON OC This thigh muscle here on the right side is a little bit thinner than the thigh muscle on the left side. HOST VO …he suggested something they had never heard of, something that astounded them, stem cell regenerative therapy. DR. MIKE HUTCHINSON VO This is a new tool to veterinarians. There’s… |
DR. MIKE HUTCHINSON OC …about 2500 veterinarians around the United States that are… |
DR. MIKE HUTCHINSON VO …doing these therapies. HOST VO The three-hour procedure, which usually costs about… MUSIC SEGUE …2,000 dollars, would take place in Doctor Hutchinson’s office. A surgical team removes fat tissue from Molly’s body. Millions of stem cells are then removed from the fat. The cells are activated, then injected back into the affected area. Doctor Hutchinson says many dogs appear to be in less pain in a matter of days. MELISSA BECK VO I was a little skeptical at first, but it actually… |
MELISSA BECK OC …seemed to be our last resort to have Molly be… MUSIC OUT …out of pain. |
MUSIC IN JIM BECK VO Well, look who’s here. It’s Molly dog. MELISSA BECK VO Look at you. DR. MIKE HUTCHINSON VO Well, everything went really well. HOST VO When we come back, we’ll see just how well things went and if Molly has gotten… |
HOST VO …her bounce back. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO Molly… |
HOST VO …is a 12-year-old Bearded Collie who underwent a new stem cell replacement therapy three weeks ago to deal with severe arthritis. |
HOST VO Her owners are taking her back to their vet to check out her progress. DR. MIKE HUTCHINSON VO Is she feeling better at home? MELISSA BECK VO/OC Definitely. DR. MIKE HUTCHINSON VO/OC Molly is doing great today. Now, she’s out of pain, so her muscles will start to develop, and she’ll start doing much better as she goes along. Good girl, Molly. |
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HOST VO Remember how Molly sadly struggled to make it up the stairs before the procedure? |
HOST VO Look at the difference just three weeks later. JIM BECK VO/OC Within probably two weeks, she looked to be a much younger dog, maybe half her age. DR. MIKE HUTCHINSON VO/OC Some people say to us, “You took years off my dog’s life.” Well, really, they’re just out of pain now. HOST VO Jim and Melissa couldn’t be happier that their beloved Beardie has her bounce back. MELISSA BECK VO Wanna go for a walk? MUSIC OUT |
MUSIC IN HOST VO Bearded Collies need plenty of space both indoors and out. Although Beardies can be expected to have a good, long life, there are some health issues other than arthritis and cancer. DR. NICHOLAS DODMAN VO/OC They often have hypothyroidism, and they also have Addison’s disease. HOST VO A condition resulting in depression, irregular heartbeat and dehydration. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN As far as grooming, start when they’re puppies and get used to it. JOEY VILLANI VO/OC The dog should be bathed every six to eight weeks, but it’s important, daily brushing and combing. MUSIC OUT HOST VO As… MUSIC IN …affable as they are, Bearded Collies are very strong-willed. So, it’s important to start training early and be persistent. DR. DEBBYE TURNER BELL VO/OC These dogs need a job, and if you don’t give them a job, they’ll find a job, and the job they find you probably won’t like. MUSIC OUT MUSIC IN HOST VO Beardies are a wonderful family pet, but because they can sometimes play rough, they should be supervised around small children. |
HOST VO So, to recap, the… MUSIC SEGUE …Bearded Collie needs plenty of space. It’s generally very healthy but should be checked for a number of possible illnesses. Grooming, lots, but it’s worth it, and training is a must. Definitely a good pet for the right family, but remember, it’s starving for your company and affection. MUSIC OUT |
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HOST VO …the Brussels Griffon is a cute toy breed with what some people call a monkey face. Bred to hunt rats, it’s now a cute companion. The Bluetick Coonhound was bred to tree raccoons. It’s still a good hunting dog, and it’s also a well-known mascot. The Swedish Lapphund is one of the oldest breeds and happiest on the Scandinavian tundra where reindeer are comforted by its unusual bark. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a low to the ground wirehaired cousin of the Basset Hound. It has floppy ears that help it smell prey. The German Wirehaired Pointer may look like an old man with… |
HOST VO …a beard, but they are smart, energetic dogs best known as Germany’s number one hunter. The Bearded Collie, often confused with the Old English Sheepdog, was bred to help sheepherders. Today, it’s popular in Hollywood. Remember, each individual dog is unique and may not conform to breed standards. If you’re adopting a dog, do your homework and see the top 100 breeds, excessive droolers and best family dogs all in one place. Go to Animalplanet.com/dogs101. MUSIC OUT |
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