Description
Original Airdate12/29/1997
Portraits of particular breeds of dogs.
Breed All About It
Cast & Crew
Brad AndersonActor Brad AndersonActor Martin BrownDirector Martin BrownDirector
Related To Breed All About It
15. Akita
Air Date 03/30/2001
The dignified and courageous Akita breed was officially designated as a national treasure in its homeland of Japan in 1931.
14. Flat-Coated Retriever
Air Date 03/16/2001
Retrievers: training difficulties; police dogs; cancer percentages; intelligence quotient.
13. Bichon Frise
Air Date 03/22/2001
Originating in the Canary Islands, the bichon frisé is a toy spaniel that looks a little like a four-legged cotton ball.
12. Great Pyrenees
Air Date 02/23/2001
A specialist trains Great Pyrenees to protect ranches from coyotes and other dangers.
9. Coonhound
Air Date 01/12/2001
Coonhounds are originally used to control the raccoon population.
7. West Highland White Terrier
Air Date 12/10/2000
West highland white terriers were bred to rid communities of unpleasant rodents.
6. English Springer Spaniel
Air Date 12/03/2000
The English springer spaniel, a bouncy and animated breed, was originally developed to flush game from hiding.
5. Irish Wolfhound
Air Date 11/19/2000
The Irish Wolfhound Club president recites the history and legends of the breed.
4. Bull Mastiff
Air Date 11/12/2000
The British bred the bull mastiff to protect estates against poachers.
3. Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Air Date 10/30/2000
Due to their strong olfactory sense, Chesapeake Bay retrievers are excellent duck-hunters.
2. Yorkshire Terrier
Air Date 10/29/2000
Hunters by nature, Yorkshire terriers helped catch the rats that plagued England in the 1800s.
1. Australian Shepherd
Air Date 10/13/2000
Loyal and attentive, Australian shepherds are smart working dogs with strong herding and guarding instincts.