Sylvia Hammarstrom has bred more than a thousand champion Schnauzers in her career. They include all three breeds: miniatures, standards and giants. Her kennel is responsible for breeding nearly one-third of all the giant Schnauzers in the country.

Taking its name from the Canadian maritime providence, the Newfoundland dog is a living, breathing history lesson. Putting to use their webbed feet and large lung capacity, these dogs can really save the day.

The Flattie takes its time to mature and always remains exuberant in spirit. Breeders and trainers love the breed's energy and keenness--but for first-time dog owners, these dogs may be difficult to train.

Scotties are smart, independent souls and even trainable given the right incentive. Perhaps more than any other breed, the Scottie has been immortalized in high art and pop culture.

Coonhounds come in six breed types: American Black & Tan, English, Bluetick, Redbone, Plott and Treeing Walker. The colonists who arrived in America in the 1700s developed this breed to control the raccoon population.

Gus is a bulldog from Virginia that just loves to get in to trouble! Some of his exploits include popping birthday balloons and trying to move his outdoor kiddie pool indoors!

For centuries, the Swiss Mountain Dogs herded cattle but today these gentle giants are endangered.

When you think about meeting a lion the last thing on your mind is him giving you a hug... but then you probably haven't met Christian the Lion!

Some animals know that the best place to find a meal is under their nose. The Parson Russell Terrier knows how to travel in places that wolves may only dream of.

Historically bred to herd, the Belgian sheepdogs are all robust, eager to work and highly skilled at detection.

When Jane Goodall revisits a group of chimps she first observed many years ago, she observes behavior she has seen before - a mother chimp who has lost her baby and the grief and sense of loss is very apparent.

The Spinone Italiano is an exceptional gun dog that dates back to the fifteenth century. The Spinone Club of America holds an annual event for dogs and their owners, and the Spinone Olympics continue to be the most popular event.

Planet's Funniest Animals showcases the antics of our furry, feathered and scaly companions.

What happens when a shark cage designed to keep you safe fails? Two divers in a submerged cage think find out when a great white gets a little nosy.

Border breeder and earthdog enthusiast, Marg Pough, has four young dogs learning how to hunt like their forebears. Except this time the quarry is a rodent. Two teenage Borders are training for AKC earthdog trials.

Bred to flush foxes from dens, the smooth fox has an independent spirit and a hardy soul. At an earthdog trial, terriers show their traditional talents. One contestant howls smooth tunes, while two others saddle up to become professional trick dogs.