Bangkok--13 Jul--Bangkok PR
The most comprehensive — and most endearing — dog encyclopedia on television is back!
Heroes. Healers. Friends. Confidantes. These are just a few of the many roles that dogs have come to play in their relationships and long history with humans. This July, Animal Planet celebrates the bond between Man and his much-touted “best friend” on the new season of DOGS 101. With stories, facts, and anecdotes that will baffle and astound you, DOGS 101 is a fun crash course about all things canine! DOGS 101 premieres on Friday at 2000 hrs starting July 15 on TrueVisions 21. Encores every Saturday at 0900 hrs, Sunday at 1700 hrs and Monday at 1300 hrs.
DOGS 101 puts the spotlight on the adorable, the feisty and the unexpected with a rundown of everyone’s favourite dog breeds big and small — from the American Pit Bull Terrier and Greyhound to the Silky Terrier and Shiba Inu. Learn all about the behavioural quirks, genetic history, famous relations, and wildest trivia on some of the 800 dog breeds recognised worldwide.
Which pooch gains a pound a day as a puppy? Which little canine was bred to hunt snakes in Australia? Which breed doesn’t bark, but yodels instead? Which pup was the inspiration for the video game Nintendo Dogs? These questions and more will be answered on Animal Planet’s DOGS 101. Dog lovers and pet owners will be fascinated by interesting trivia as the series takes a look at some of the most popular dog breeds.
Using a mix of pop culture footage, stylized dog photography, and first-hand experiences from animal experts, DOGS 101 is an unprecedented look at Man’s best friend.
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About Animal Planet
Animal Planet is the world’s only brand that immerses viewers in emotional, engaging and passionate content devoted to animals — from wildlife to pets. Animal Planet connects humans and animals with rich, deep content and offers animal lovers access to entertainment, information and enrichment via multiple platforms including television, online (at discoverytv.com) and merchandising extensions. Animal Planet is available to 353 million cumulative subscribers worldwide. Animal Planet launched in Asia Pacific in 1998 and is currently distributed to more than 162 million subscribers in the region. For more information, visit Animal Planet at www.animalplanetasia.com.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in 210 countries and territories. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 130-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery Science and Discovery HD, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks.com. In Asia-Pacific, seven Discovery brands reach nearly 520 million cumulative subscribers in 34 countries with programming customized in 14 languages.
DOGS 101 episode descriptions:
Episode 1: Irish Wolfhound, American Pit Bull Terrier, Gordon Setter, Silky Terrier
Which pooch gains a pound a day as a puppy? Which bird dog can remember bird locations for a year? Which breed is banned from flying on certain airlines? Which pup went to the guillotine with Marie Antoinette and survived? Which little pooch was bred to hunt snakes in Australia? Meet the Irish Wolfhound, American Pit Bull Terrier, Gordon Setter, Silky Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, and the Papillon. Also, meet a wonder dog that went to the ends of the earth to get home.
Episode 2: Basenji, Bullmastiff, Shetland Sheepdog, Coton de Tulear
Which pooch doesn't bark, but yodels instead? Which dog is nocturnal by nature? Which breed did John D Rockefeller use as a guard dog on his estate? Which little dog may have been the companion of pirates? Which dog was trained to walk a tightrope? Which pup was the inspiration for the video game Nintendo Dogs? Meet the Basenji, Bullmastiff, Shetland Sheepdog, Coton de Tulear, Great Pyrenees, and the American Eskimo. Also meet a wonder dog that saved his best friend.
Episode 3: Australian Cattle Dog, Saluki, Norwich Terrier, Boykin Spaniel
Which dog is the state dog of South Carolina? Which breed won it all in the movie “Best in Show?” And which dog's ancestor includes the wild dingo? Meet the Australian Cattle Dog, the Saluki, Norwich Terrier, Boykin Spaniel, Bull Terrier, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
Episode 4: Komondor, Irish Water Spaniel, Samoyed, Shiba Inu, Wonder Dog
Which breed has the heaviest fur in all dogdom? Which pooch led a team on the first expedition to the South Pole? And which canine sports a unique hairdo given to him by St. Patrick? Meet the Komondor, Irish Water Spaniel, Samoyed, Shiba Inu, Greyhound, and Rat Terrier.
Episode 5: Kooikerhondje, Tibetan Mastif, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Leonberger
Which tiny terrier has a face like a monkey? Which large breed does nearly every large dog owe its heritage to? Which lapdog is the companion choice of Bill Cosby? Meet the Kooikerhondje, Leonberger, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Tibetan Mastiff, and the Affenpinscher.