Thursday, May 2, 2013

We Tip Our Hats to the Working Dogs


Working dogs have played an intregul role in history. Here are some fun facts…
During the Vietnam war 4500 working dogs were sent to aid the troops.

The first guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired were trained in Germany to provide assistance for those blinded in the war. German Shepherds were used for their protective and strong sense of loyalty to their owner.

In Roman times, Mastiffs donned light armor and were sent after mounted knights.
Dogs can be trained to detect epileptic seizures.

A dog by the name ok Laikawas launched into space aboard the Russian spacecraft Sputnik  2 in the year 1957.

Dogs are truly amazing.

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