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I can't wait to find out more! 48 00:03:07,219 --> 00:03:10,886 The evolution of dogs sounds so interesting! 49 00:03:10,888 --> 00:03:14,658 As you know, Boobear and Piper, 50 00:03:14,660 --> 00:03:18,193 to win the annual Pup Scouts of the World, 51 00:03:18,195 --> 00:03:22,032 you must find out and learn tons 52 00:03:22,034 --> 00:03:24,668 of amazing facts about dogs. 53 00:03:24,670 --> 00:03:26,068 We will. 54 00:03:26,070 --> 00:03:28,805 Awesome! 55 00:03:28,807 --> 00:03:31,241 You must also know there is a question 56 00:03:31,243 --> 00:03:34,343 that all the brightest canine minds 57 00:03:34,345 --> 00:03:39,015 all over the world have not been able to answer 58 00:03:39,017 --> 00:03:41,818 about the evolution of dogs. 59 00:03:41,820 --> 00:03:45,588 We need you two Pup Scouts to help us 60 00:03:45,590 --> 00:03:49,192 answer the "what the woof" question 61 00:03:49,194 --> 00:03:50,894 about the evolution of dogs. 62 00:03:50,896 --> 00:03:54,063 "What the woof" question? 63 00:03:54,065 --> 00:03:57,166 How cool. What is the question? 64 00:03:57,168 --> 00:04:00,170 What is the most ancient breed of dogs 65 00:04:00,172 --> 00:04:02,237 in existence today? 66 00:04:02,239 --> 00:04:04,807 That's a great question, General Hot Dog. 67 00:04:04,809 --> 00:04:07,377 Yes, General Hot Dog, 68 00:04:07,379 --> 00:04:11,213 we'll sniff out the answer in the wag of a puppy's tail. 69 00:04:11,215 --> 00:04:12,382 You'll see. 70 00:04:12,384 --> 00:04:14,818 I will assign you the best 71 00:04:14,820 --> 00:04:17,853 Pup Scout helper in the world: Scuzzy Bot. 72 00:04:17,855 --> 00:04:21,624 He's a robotic encyclopedia of canine knowledge. 73 00:04:21,626 --> 00:04:24,627 He will assist you on your mission. 74 00:04:24,629 --> 00:04:26,663 Scuzzy Bot! 75 00:04:26,665 --> 00:04:29,132 We love Scuzzy Bot! 76 00:04:29,134 --> 00:04:32,769 Be sure to ask a lot of questions, Pup Scouts. 77 00:04:32,771 --> 00:04:34,771 You have a prestigious 78 00:04:34,773 --> 00:04:37,374 Smartest Pooch award to win... 79 00:04:37,376 --> 00:04:40,776 and all the bones you can eat for a year! 80 00:04:40,778 --> 00:04:44,346 Have an amazing adventure, you two. 81 00:04:44,348 --> 00:04:46,315 All right! 82 00:04:46,317 --> 00:04:49,119 Pup Scouts... 83 00:04:49,121 --> 00:04:50,420 Hurray! 84 00:04:58,696 --> 00:05:00,430 Pup Scouts! 85 00:05:00,432 --> 00:05:02,298 Ready to get started on your next adventure? 86 00:05:02,300 --> 00:05:03,899 Super ready. 87 00:05:03,901 --> 00:05:06,336 Is a Frisbee ready to fly? 88 00:05:06,338 --> 00:05:08,137 Remember, Pup Scouts, 89 00:05:08,139 --> 00:05:10,839 any and all questions you have, I'm here to answer them. 90 00:05:10,841 --> 00:05:12,911 Where do we begin? 91 00:05:14,780 --> 00:05:17,447 Six million years ago, the Earth's climate 92 00:05:17,449 --> 00:05:20,083 was getting gradually colder. 93 00:05:20,085 --> 00:05:22,384 This is what eventually led to the glaciations 94 00:05:22,386 --> 00:05:25,422 of the Pliocene and the Pleistocene. 95 00:05:25,424 --> 00:05:29,059 This was also known as the Ice Age. 96 00:05:29,061 --> 00:05:32,829 Sweet pork chops! That's amazing! 97 00:05:32,831 --> 00:05:36,398 I'll be a kitty cat. I didn't know that. 98 00:05:36,400 --> 00:05:38,468 Now, look down there. 99 00:05:38,470 --> 00:05:40,836 That's the southern part of North America, 100 00:05:40,838 --> 00:05:43,740 today's southwestern United States and Mexico, 101 00:05:43,742 --> 00:05:45,475 six million years ago. 102 00:05:45,477 --> 00:05:47,877 There is where small woodland foxes 103 00:05:47,879 --> 00:05:50,213 started getting a lot larger and faster. 104 00:05:50,215 --> 00:05:54,050 By the late Miocene, about five million years ago, 105 00:05:54,052 --> 00:05:56,185 the first ancestors of coyotes, wolves, 106 00:05:56,187 --> 00:05:57,886 and domestic dogs had emerged. 107 00:05:57,888 --> 00:06:00,122 All members of this family, 108 00:06:00,124 --> 00:06:03,358 which also includes modern-day jackals, hyenas and foxes, 109 00:06:03,360 --> 00:06:05,795 are known as canids. 110 00:06:05,797 --> 00:06:08,098 Incredible! 111 00:06:08,100 --> 00:06:12,268 Hit my puppy brain with more incredible facts, Scuzzy Bot. 112 00:06:12,270 --> 00:06:14,403 From America, a group of canids 113 00:06:14,405 --> 00:06:16,773 made their way into Europe and Asia. 114 00:06:16,775 --> 00:06:20,175 The first canids were small- to medium-sized meat eaters, 115 00:06:20,177 --> 00:06:23,879 but they were not the top predators wolves are today. 116 00:06:23,881 --> 00:06:25,882 But all that was about to change with the emergence 117 00:06:25,884 --> 00:06:28,451 of a large creature the size of a wolf 118 00:06:28,453 --> 00:06:31,887 around three to four million years ago. 119 00:06:31,889 --> 00:06:34,023 Totally rip-tastic! 120 00:06:34,025 --> 00:06:37,226 Now, Boobear and Piper, the mighty wolf as we know them today 121 00:06:37,228 --> 00:06:39,963 didn't appear until much later... 122 00:06:39,965 --> 00:06:43,365 800 thousand years ago, in modern-day Alaska. 123 00:06:43,367 --> 00:06:47,772 The time period is known as the Middle Pleistocene. 124 00:06:48,939 --> 00:06:50,807 Amazing! 125 00:06:50,809 --> 00:06:54,144 Did dogs evolve from wolves? 126 00:06:54,146 --> 00:06:56,045 Great question, Boobear. 127 00:06:56,047 --> 00:06:58,947 The answer is yes. And no. 128 00:06:58,949 --> 00:07:01,250 You see, Pup Scouts, although dogs 129 00:07:01,252 --> 00:07:04,386 are of the same species as modern wolves, 130 00:07:04,388 --> 00:07:07,557 they did not evolve from the wolves you see today. 131 00:07:07,559 --> 00:07:10,459 It is believed that dogs have evolved 132 00:07:10,461 --> 00:07:13,829 from a wolf species which is now extinct. 133 00:07:13,831 --> 00:07:16,165 Whoa! 134 00:07:16,167 --> 00:07:19,134 Cool factoid. How did they know that? 135 00:07:19,136 --> 00:07:22,338 One way to learn about evolution is to use DNA. 136 00:07:22,340 --> 00:07:24,374 What is DNA, Scuzzy Bot? 137 00:07:24,376 --> 00:07:27,377 DNA is short for... 138 00:07:27,379 --> 00:07:29,379 deoxyribonucleic acid. 139 00:07:29,381 --> 00:07:32,247 I know. It's a mouthful, isn't it? 140 00:07:32,249 --> 00:07:34,184 DNA is a thin molecule 141 00:07:34,186 --> 00:07:37,319 in the shape of a winding curved ladder 142 00:07:37,321 --> 00:07:39,189 made up of nucleotides. 143 00:07:39,191 --> 00:07:41,324 Animal bodies are made of cells, 144 00:07:41,326 --> 00:07:45,495 and DNA is a complicated and pretty cool mechanism 145 00:07:45,497 --> 00:07:48,264 that tells cells what to do. 146 00:07:48,266 --> 00:07:51,033 In other words, the cells of your body 147 00:07:51,035 --> 00:07:54,269 take orders from DNA, just like young dogs 148 00:07:54,271 --> 00:07:58,040 take orders from the alpha dog of the pack. 149 00:07:58,042 --> 00:08:00,343 Without the directions of the alpha dog, 150 00:08:00,345 --> 00:08:02,444 younger dogs wouldn't know how to behave. 151 00:08:02,446 --> 00:08:06,014 That's the same relationship cells and DNA have. 152 00:08:06,016 --> 00:08:09,552 When did the first dogs appear, Scuzzy Bot? 153 00:08:09,554 --> 00:08:11,553 Excellent question, Boobear. 154 00:08:11,555 --> 00:08:14,389 Dogs have separated from their wolf ancestors 155 00:08:14,391 --> 00:08:17,192 over 30,000 years ago. 156 00:08:17,194 --> 00:08:20,230 The earliest known fossil of a domestic dog 157 00:08:20,232 --> 00:08:23,432 is from 31,700 years ago 158 00:08:23,434 --> 00:08:26,903 and was found in what is today's Belgium. 159 00:08:26,905 --> 00:08:29,372 So dogs and modern-day wolves 160 00:08:29,374 --> 00:08:32,108 don't have anything in common, Scuzzy Bot. 161 00:08:32,110 --> 00:08:34,509 Very good observation, Boobear. 162 00:08:34,511 --> 00:08:37,312 Seems as if it would be so, but it is not. 163 00:08:37,314 --> 00:08:39,916 There has been, throughout time, 164 00:08:39,918 --> 00:08:42,118 mixing of dogs with modern-day wolves. 165 00:08:42,120 --> 00:08:45,120 So even if dogs don't descend 166 00:08:45,122 --> 00:08:47,090 from modern-day wolves, 167 00:08:47,092 --> 00:08:50,225 they have mixed with them in the very recent past. 168 00:08:50,227 --> 00:08:53,528 All this makes it very difficult for scientists 169 00:08:53,530 --> 00:08:57,200 to pinpoint the exact origin of dogs. 170 00:08:57,202 --> 00:09:00,403 Can they tell us when dogs become man's best friend? 171 00:09:00,405 --> 00:09:03,005 They can approximate when that happened by using 172 00:09:03,007 --> 00:09:05,207 archeological evidence. 173 00:09:05,209 --> 00:09:08,510 Whoa! Archeological evidence? 174 00:09:08,512 --> 00:09:10,113 What is that? 175 00:09:10,115 --> 00:09:12,615 Archeology is the study of the past 176 00:09:12,617 --> 00:09:14,517 based not on written evidence, 177 00:09:14,519 --> 00:09:16,619 such as books or ancient writing, 178 00:09:16,621 --> 00:09:18,587 but on physical evidence. 179 00:09:18,589 --> 00:09:20,523 Most of the archeological evidence 180 00:09:20,525 --> 00:09:23,393 comes from digging in the ground 181 00:09:23,395 --> 00:09:26,495 for ancient bones or artifacts. 182 00:09:26,497 --> 00:09:29,197 Digging? I'm an ace at digging, 183 00:09:29,199 --> 00:09:31,701 especially for delicious bones! 184 00:09:31,703 --> 00:09:34,537 Follow me, Pup Scouts. Let's head to the site 185 00:09:34,539 --> 00:09:37,240 where the first domesticated dog was discovered. 186 00:09:37,242 --> 00:09:39,174 Whoo-hoo! 187 00:09:39,176 --> 00:09:41,277 Yay-hay-hay-hay! 188 00:09:41,279 --> 00:09:45,114 Here we are, Pup Scouts. Below us is Germany. 189 00:09:45,116 --> 00:09:48,985 It was here that the skeleton of a domesticated dog was found. 190 00:09:48,987 --> 00:09:51,653 Its DNA identifies it as 191 00:09:51,655 --> 00:09:54,090 Canis lupus familiarus, 192 00:09:54,092 --> 00:09:57,192 which is the fancy name for... dog! 193 00:09:57,194 --> 00:09:59,062 The remains date to around 194 00:09:59,064 --> 00:10:02,565 13,000 to 14,000 years ago, 195 00:10:02,567 --> 00:10:06,469 and he was one of the earliest examples of man's best friend. 196 00:10:06,471 --> 00:10:08,004 How do we know? 197 00:10:08,006 --> 00:10:10,005 We know because his skeleton 198 00:10:10,007 --> 00:10:12,374 was found in the same burial site 199 00:10:12,376 --> 00:10:14,576 as a man and a woman, 200 00:10:14,578 --> 00:10:16,479 so he was a domesticated, 201 00:10:16,481 --> 00:10:19,448 and possibly well-loved family dog. 202 00:10:19,450 --> 00:10:22,485 Where else were ancient dogs found, Scuzzy Bot? 203 00:10:22,487 --> 00:10:26,221 Let's see. Uh, remains of Canis lupus familiarus 204 00:10:26,223 --> 00:10:29,091 were found in Iraq, China, 205 00:10:29,093 --> 00:10:31,661 Siberia and Denmark. 206 00:10:31,663 --> 00:10:34,163 Were they all domesticated dogs? 207 00:10:34,165 --> 00:10:37,265 It's hard to tell with all of them, although 208 00:10:37,267 --> 00:10:39,534 when dogs are found in human burial grounds, 209 00:10:39,536 --> 00:10:42,205 it's a good indication that their lives 210 00:10:42,207 --> 00:10:45,541 and that of humans have become very close. 211 00:10:45,543 --> 00:10:48,076 There are examples in the Baikal region 212 00:10:48,078 --> 00:10:51,313 in modern-day Russia of dogs' ceremonial burials. 213 00:10:51,315 --> 00:10:53,115 Archeologists have found dogs 214 00:10:53,117 --> 00:10:56,085 buried lying on their right side 215 00:10:56,087 --> 00:10:59,288 and facing towards the east, just like humans. 216 00:10:59,290 --> 00:11:01,657 Some dogs were even buried with artifacts, 217 00:11:01,659 --> 00:11:03,793 like stone and bone carvings. 218 00:11:03,795 --> 00:11:08,096 Wow! I'll be a dog biscuit. That's incredible! 219 00:11:08,098 --> 00:11:12,034 Did all those ancient dogs look the same? 220 00:11:12,036 --> 00:11:14,269 That's a great question, Piper! 221 00:11:14,271 --> 00:11:17,506 The answer is, probably not. 222 00:11:17,508 --> 00:11:21,210 There is evidence that multiple breeds of primitive dogs existed. 223 00:11:21,212 --> 00:11:24,614 Many earlier forms of domesticated dogs went extinct 224 00:11:24,616 --> 00:11:28,116 and were replaced by other primitive dogs. 225 00:11:28,118 --> 00:11:31,620 All these dogs had different coat lengths and color, 226 00:11:31,622 --> 00:11:34,157 and even their faces and muzzles were different. 227 00:11:34,159 --> 00:11:38,628 Sweet barbecue bones! I had no idea. 228 00:11:38,630 --> 00:11:41,364 What about breeds? When did people begin to create 229 00:11:41,366 --> 00:11:43,732 all the dog breeds we see today? 230 00:11:43,734 --> 00:11:45,768 Excellent question, Piper. 231 00:11:45,770 --> 00:11:48,504 I see you're paying close attention. 232 00:11:48,506 --> 00:11:50,572 The process of breeding dogs to look like 233 00:11:50,574 --> 00:11:53,842 some of the breeds we see today has been a long one, 234 00:11:53,844 --> 00:11:56,611 probably dating back thousands of years 235 00:11:56,613 --> 00:11:58,681 since prehistoric times. 236 00:11:58,683 --> 00:12:03,186 Why did people breed dogs to look so different from each other? 237 00:12:03,188 --> 00:12:05,620 Normally, dogs are bred to make sure certain traits 238 00:12:05,622 --> 00:12:08,658 that people like about them are produced, 239 00:12:08,660 --> 00:12:11,394 like size, color, temperament and shape. 240 00:12:11,396 --> 00:12:13,663 For example, livestock guardian dogs 241 00:12:13,665 --> 00:12:17,133 were bred more than 2,000 years ago to protect 242 00:12:17,135 --> 00:12:20,536 flocks or herds of domesticated animals, like sheep. 243 00:12:20,538 --> 00:12:23,572 Whoa! Beagle brain blast! 244 00:12:23,574 --> 00:12:27,210 - That's incredible! - I have a question. 245 00:12:27,212 --> 00:12:29,778 What's the most ancient dog breed, Scuzzy Bot? 246 00:12:29,780 --> 00:12:34,583 It's believe the most ancient dog breed in existence today 247 00:12:34,585 --> 00:12:37,486 is the New Guinea Highland Wild Dog. 248 00:12:37,488 --> 00:12:39,522 They were believed to have gone extinct, 249 00:12:39,524 --> 00:12:41,557 but a pack of healthy and happy 250 00:12:41,559 --> 00:12:44,693 New Guinea highland wild dogs have been discovered recently 251 00:12:44,695 --> 00:12:47,697 in the highest island mountain peak in the world: 252 00:12:47,699 --> 00:12:51,200 the summit of Mount Carstensz in New Guinea. 253 00:12:51,202 --> 00:12:53,302 Hey, Piper, 254 00:12:53,304 --> 00:12:56,304 I think we just found the answer to General Hot Dog's 255 00:12:56,306 --> 00:12:59,142 "what the woof" question. 256 00:12:59,144 --> 00:13:01,376 You're right, Boobear. 257 00:13:01,378 --> 00:13:04,379 The most ancient dog breed in existence today 258 00:13:04,381 --> 00:13:07,682 is the New Guinea highland wild dog. 259 00:13:07,684 --> 00:13:10,519 Congratulations on finding the answer 260 00:13:10,521 --> 00:13:13,322 to this mission's "what the woof" question, Pup Scouts. 261 00:13:13,324 --> 00:13:15,390 General Hot Dog will be proud of you. 262 00:13:15,392 --> 00:13:17,695 No bones about it. 263 00:13:21,933 --> 00:13:24,767 Fantastic work, Pup Scouts. 264 00:13:24,769 --> 00:13:27,870 Your mission was a great success. 265 00:13:27,872 --> 00:13:29,839 You're well on your way 266 00:13:29,841 --> 00:13:33,708 to winning the prestigious Smartest Pooch award 267 00:13:33,710 --> 00:13:36,312 and all the bones 268 00:13:36,314 --> 00:13:39,447 you can eat for a year! 269 00:13:39,449 --> 00:13:41,817 Tail-waggin' awesome! 270 00:13:41,819 --> 00:13:46,188 Say, were you able to find the answer to this mission's 271 00:13:46,190 --> 00:13:48,658 "what the woof" question? 272 00:13:48,660 --> 00:13:51,726 Yes, General Hot Dog. We sure did. 273 00:13:51,728 --> 00:13:54,496 The most ancient dog breed in existence today 274 00:13:54,498 --> 00:13:57,933 is the New Guinea highland wild dog. 275 00:13:57,935 --> 00:14:00,302 They were believed to have gone extinct, 276 00:14:00,304 --> 00:14:03,505 but a pack of New Guinea highland wild dogs have been 277 00:14:03,507 --> 00:14:05,674 recently discovered. 278 00:14:05,676 --> 00:14:08,211 That's great! Ha! 279 00:14:08,213 --> 00:14:10,580 Good job, Pup Scouts! 280 00:14:10,582 --> 00:14:12,948 What's our next mission, General Hot Dog? 281 00:14:12,950 --> 00:14:17,419 Your next mission is going to be your most awesome yet. 282 00:14:17,421 --> 00:14:20,889 We want you to learn about... 283 00:14:20,891 --> 00:14:23,225 puppies! 284 00:14:23,227 --> 00:14:24,927 Puppies? 285 00:14:24,929 --> 00:14:27,263 Wow! Cool! 286 00:14:27,265 --> 00:14:29,764 I'll be a bacon strip! 287 00:14:29,766 --> 00:14:32,268 Can't wait to get started. 288 00:14:39,544 --> 00:14:40,909 Whoo-hoo! 289 00:14:40,911 --> 00:14:43,247 Whoo-hoo! 290 00:14:52,256 --> 00:14:54,490 Greetings, Pup Scouts. 291 00:14:54,492 --> 00:14:56,591 Hey, General Hot Dog. 292 00:14:56,593 --> 00:14:58,927 Hey, General Hot Dog. 293 00:14:58,929 --> 00:15:01,563 Piper, Boobear, it's time for 294 00:15:01,565 --> 00:15:03,999 the annual Pup Scouts of the World contest, 295 00:15:04,001 --> 00:15:06,302 where teams compete for the chance to win 296 00:15:06,304 --> 00:15:09,471 the prestigious Smartest Pooch award 297 00:15:09,473 --> 00:15:13,609 and all the bones you can eat for a year. 298 00:15:15,045 --> 00:15:17,879 Your job is to chase, fetch and report 299 00:15:17,881 --> 00:15:20,582 all there is to know about 300 00:15:20,584 --> 00:15:22,418 dogs, puppies, 301 00:15:22,420 --> 00:15:24,653 and everything in between. 302 00:15:24,655 --> 00:15:27,756 You will travel all over the world, 303 00:15:27,758 --> 00:15:30,993 across time, space and beyond. 304 00:15:30,995 --> 00:15:33,629 You must keep your nose to the wind, 305 00:15:33,631 --> 00:15:35,597 your ears perked, 306 00:15:35,599 --> 00:15:39,501 and your paws to the wheel at all times. 307 00:15:39,503 --> 00:15:44,340 We depend on you to do the best job possible. 308 00:15:44,342 --> 00:15:46,975 Are you ready for your first assignment? 309 00:15:46,977 --> 00:15:50,346 Tail wiggling. 310 00:15:50,348 --> 00:15:52,748 Ears flappin'. 311 00:15:52,750 --> 00:15:55,951 Pup Scouts are ready for the chase, General Hot Dog. 312 00:15:55,953 --> 00:15:57,887 This is sure to be 313 00:15:57,889 --> 00:16:01,389 a challenging mission, little ones. 314 00:16:01,391 --> 00:16:03,558 Succulent wishbones! 315 00:16:03,560 --> 00:16:05,927 I love challenging missions. 316 00:16:05,929 --> 00:16:09,631 Slappin' tails, me too! 317 00:16:09,633 --> 00:16:11,499 I'm sending you two 318 00:16:11,501 --> 00:16:13,735 on a mission to learn 319 00:16:13,737 --> 00:16:17,539 all about puppies! 320 00:16:17,541 --> 00:16:20,676 Puppies! How cool! 321 00:16:20,678 --> 00:16:22,077 Can't wait! 322 00:16:22,079 --> 00:16:25,413 It's up to you to learn all about it 323 00:16:25,415 --> 00:16:29,118 and report back to me with what you've discovered. 324 00:16:29,120 --> 00:16:31,620 That's cooler than a cooled T-bone. 325 00:16:31,622 --> 00:16:35,023 This is going to be an incredible adventure! 326 00:16:35,025 --> 00:16:38,793 What can you tell us about puppies, General Hot Dog? 327 00:16:38,795 --> 00:16:40,562 Well, Piper, 328 00:16:40,564 --> 00:16:43,432 a puppy is a juvenile dog. 329 00:16:43,434 --> 00:16:46,369 At birth, puppies can weigh anywhere 330 00:16:46,371 --> 00:16:48,770 from less than a pound 331 00:16:48,772 --> 00:16:52,874 up to about 23 pounds for larger breeds. 332 00:16:52,876 --> 00:16:56,111 Dogs give birth to multiple offspring, 333 00:16:56,113 --> 00:16:58,847 and puppies are born in groups 334 00:16:58,849 --> 00:17:01,884 of anywhere from three to eight. 335 00:17:01,886 --> 00:17:05,453 They call these groups of newborns "litters." 336 00:17:05,455 --> 00:17:07,923 Puppies also don't waste time, 337 00:17:07,925 --> 00:17:10,792 and they grow up fast. 338 00:17:10,794 --> 00:17:13,596 Other changes can also occur as they grow, 339 00:17:13,598 --> 00:17:15,798 like changes in fur color. 340 00:17:15,800 --> 00:17:17,499 Wow! 341 00:17:17,501 --> 00:17:20,102 I can't wait to find out more! 342 00:17:20,104 --> 00:17:22,605 Puppies sound so interesting. 343 00:17:22,607 --> 00:17:25,173 As you know, Boobear and Piper, 344 00:17:25,175 --> 00:17:29,178 to win the annual Pup Scouts of the World, 345 00:17:29,180 --> 00:17:32,114 you must find out and learn tons 346 00:17:32,116 --> 00:17:34,115 of amazing facts about dogs. 347 00:17:34,117 --> 00:17:36,719 Yes, General Hot Dog. 348 00:17:36,721 --> 00:17:38,953 We will. 349 00:17:38,955 --> 00:17:40,890 Awesome! Ha! 350 00:17:40,892 --> 00:17:44,192 You must also know there is a question that 351 00:17:44,194 --> 00:17:48,431 all the brightest canine minds all over the world 352 00:17:48,433 --> 00:17:51,767 have not been able to answer about puppies. 353 00:17:51,769 --> 00:17:54,737 We need you two Pup Scouts to help us 354 00:17:54,739 --> 00:17:58,941 answer the "what the woof" question about puppies. 355 00:17:58,943 --> 00:18:02,478 "What the woof" question? How cool! 356 00:18:02,480 --> 00:18:04,579 What is the question? 357 00:18:04,581 --> 00:18:06,781 I'm glad you asked, Piper. 358 00:18:06,783 --> 00:18:10,118 This time, the "what the woof" question is, 359 00:18:10,120 --> 00:18:12,922 "What was the largest 360 00:18:12,924 --> 00:18:16,892 litter of puppies ever born?" 361 00:18:16,894 --> 00:18:19,862 That's a great question, General Hot Dog. 362 00:18:19,864 --> 00:18:23,097 We'll sniff out the answer in the wag of a puppy's tail. 363 00:18:23,099 --> 00:18:24,633 You'll see. 364 00:18:24,635 --> 00:18:26,801 I will assign you the best 365 00:18:26,803 --> 00:18:30,739 Pup Scout helper in the world: Scuzzy Bot. 366 00:18:30,741 --> 00:18:34,242 He's a robotic encyclopedia of canine knowledge. 367 00:18:34,244 --> 00:18:38,012 He will assist you on your mission. 368 00:18:38,014 --> 00:18:40,516 Scuzzy Bot! 369 00:18:40,518 --> 00:18:42,550 We love Scuzzy Bot! 370 00:18:42,552 --> 00:18:45,520 Be sure to ask a lot of questions, Pup Scouts. 371 00:18:45,522 --> 00:18:49,157 You have a prestigious Smartest Pooch award to win, 372 00:18:49,159 --> 00:18:52,560 and all the bones 373 00:18:52,562 --> 00:18:55,530 you can eat for a year! 374 00:18:55,532 --> 00:18:58,834 Have an amazing adventure, you two. 375 00:18:58,836 --> 00:19:00,169 All right! 376 00:19:00,171 --> 00:19:03,571 Pup Scouts... 377 00:19:03,573 --> 00:19:05,074 Hurray! 378 00:19:18,889 --> 00:19:22,991 Pup Scouts, ready to get started on your next adventure? 379 00:19:22,993 --> 00:19:25,193 - Super ready! - Ha, ha! 380 00:19:25,195 --> 00:19:27,663 Is a Frisbee ready to fly? 381 00:19:27,665 --> 00:19:30,268 Remember, Pup Scouts, any and all questions you have, 382 00:19:31,299 --> 00:19:33,635 - I'm here to answer them. - Where do we begin? 383 00:19:33,637 --> 00:19:36,704 Let's begin with all the ways in which 384 00:19:36,706 --> 00:19:40,209 puppies are born all over the world, shall we? 385 00:19:40,211 --> 00:19:43,278 Down there is the United States of America. 386 00:19:43,280 --> 00:19:45,713 Let's go check out some puppies who live there. 387 00:19:45,715 --> 00:19:49,250 Some puppies get lucky and are born into good homes 388 00:19:49,252 --> 00:19:52,788 with families who are interested in breeding their animals. 389 00:19:52,790 --> 00:19:54,690 This is one of the best ways 390 00:19:54,692 --> 00:19:57,058 to introduce a little puppy into the world... 391 00:19:57,060 --> 00:20:00,162 surrounded by loving people and a support system 392 00:20:00,164 --> 00:20:02,830 for the big learning curve that comes with being born. 393 00:20:02,832 --> 00:20:05,200 Puppies grow fast and can achieve 394 00:20:05,202 --> 00:20:07,201 full-grown height and weight 395 00:20:07,203 --> 00:20:09,771 in just a few weeks, depending upon their breed. 396 00:20:09,773 --> 00:20:12,775 Sweet pork chops! That's amazing! 397 00:20:12,777 --> 00:20:16,144 I'll be a kitty cat. I didn't know that. 398 00:20:16,146 --> 00:20:19,882 Chances are good that most puppies will be taken care of, 399 00:20:19,884 --> 00:20:21,951 as one in three American households 400 00:20:21,953 --> 00:20:24,088 currently have a dog or puppy. 401 00:20:28,960 --> 00:20:30,826 Cool! Hit my pup brain 402 00:20:30,828 --> 00:20:33,596 with more totally cool facts, Scuzzy Bot. 403 00:20:33,598 --> 00:20:35,330 Dogs gestate in the womb 404 00:20:35,332 --> 00:20:37,932 at a much shorter rate than human babies, 405 00:20:37,934 --> 00:20:40,035 and mommy dogs carry their puppies 406 00:20:40,037 --> 00:20:43,905 for only about 60 days, or two months, before they're born. 407 00:20:43,907 --> 00:20:46,342 Totally woof-tastic. 408 00:20:46,344 --> 00:20:49,010 I know, right? And people who own dogs 409 00:20:49,012 --> 00:20:52,615 treat those animals like members of the family, which they are. 410 00:20:52,617 --> 00:20:55,084 Seventy percent of dog owners sign their pet's name 411 00:20:55,086 --> 00:20:57,720 on holiday cards for friends and loved ones. 412 00:20:57,722 --> 00:20:59,721 Amazing! 413 00:20:59,723 --> 00:21:03,625 Do puppies also go to school, just like a human family's can? 414 00:21:03,627 --> 00:21:05,961 Great question, Boobear. 415 00:21:05,963 --> 00:21:08,130 While puppies don't go to school for reading, 416 00:21:08,132 --> 00:21:10,399 writing or arithmetic, like human children, 417 00:21:10,401 --> 00:21:13,102 they sometimes go do go to behavior training 418 00:21:13,104 --> 00:21:15,104 and housebreaking classes. 419 00:21:15,106 --> 00:21:17,806 So, yes, they kind of do go to school. 420 00:21:17,808 --> 00:21:21,343 Whoa! Cool factoid. 421 00:21:21,345 --> 00:21:24,413 So what is the best way for a good family 422 00:21:24,415 --> 00:21:26,749 to find a puppy that's right for them? 423 00:21:26,751 --> 00:21:29,384 There's more than one way to do that, Piper. 424 00:21:29,386 --> 00:21:32,721 In fact, there's a wide variety of ways, 425 00:21:32,723 --> 00:21:35,790 depending on the family, the puppy, and the situation. 426 00:21:35,792 --> 00:21:37,726 Wow! 427 00:21:37,728 --> 00:21:39,994 Can you tell us some of these ways, Scuzzy Bot? 428 00:21:39,996 --> 00:21:43,665 I sure can. Unfortunately for puppies, 429 00:21:43,667 --> 00:21:47,368 the world currently has a real homeless-animal problem, 430 00:21:47,370 --> 00:21:51,373 and homeless animals outnumber homeless people five to one. 431 00:21:51,375 --> 00:21:53,942 That's a bad ratio. But luckily, 432 00:21:53,944 --> 00:21:56,278 more people are animal lovers than not, 433 00:21:56,280 --> 00:21:59,682 so many homeless puppies find their way off the streets 434 00:21:59,684 --> 00:22:01,717 and into good and loving homes. 435 00:22:01,719 --> 00:22:05,820 Whoa, Scuzzy Bot. They're very lucky. 436 00:22:05,822 --> 00:22:08,222 I'm so happy these poor little guys get a chance 437 00:22:08,224 --> 00:22:11,125 to meet their forever person, who will love them. 438 00:22:11,127 --> 00:22:13,394 Totally. How else can someone 439 00:22:13,396 --> 00:22:15,698 meet the puppy of their dreams, Scuzzy Bot? 440 00:22:15,700 --> 00:22:17,865 Excellent question, Boobear. 441 00:22:17,867 --> 00:22:20,234 A person can also find their perfect puppy 442 00:22:20,236 --> 00:22:23,105 through a variety of reputable breeders, 443 00:22:23,107 --> 00:22:25,339 like the ones who are endorsed by groups 444 00:22:25,341 --> 00:22:29,111 like the American Kennel Club or the Westminster Kennel Dog Club. 445 00:22:29,113 --> 00:22:32,047 Wow! There are big organizations 446 00:22:32,049 --> 00:22:34,415 that care that much about little puppies? 447 00:22:34,417 --> 00:22:37,452 That's amazing, Scuzzy Bot! 448 00:22:37,454 --> 00:22:39,755 Very good observation, Boobear. 449 00:22:39,757 --> 00:22:42,057 There are actually many organizations 450 00:22:42,059 --> 00:22:45,928 that focus on helping puppies and animals of all kinds. 451 00:22:45,930 --> 00:22:47,762 Really? Who are they? 452 00:22:47,764 --> 00:22:50,132 The Humane Society of the United States 453 00:22:50,134 --> 00:22:54,169 and Humane Society International are just two who do a lot of good. 454 00:22:54,171 --> 00:22:56,505 Then there's People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 455 00:22:56,507 --> 00:22:59,307 Friends of Animals, and Petfinder. 456 00:22:59,309 --> 00:23:01,410 The A.S.P.C.A. is another one. 457 00:23:01,412 --> 00:23:03,912 It stands for "The American Society 458 00:23:03,914 --> 00:23:06,315 for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals." 459 00:23:06,317 --> 00:23:09,351 Whoa! What types of stuff do they do? 460 00:23:09,353 --> 00:23:12,320 They're a longtime leader in rescue, adoption and welfare 461 00:23:12,322 --> 00:23:14,388 for puppies and other animals 462 00:23:14,390 --> 00:23:17,291 who sometimes don't have people who want to take care of them. 463 00:23:17,293 --> 00:23:19,294 I don't know who wouldn't want to take care 464 00:23:19,296 --> 00:23:21,529 of a cute, cuddly little puppy. 465 00:23:21,531 --> 00:23:23,798 Who wouldn't want to do that? 466 00:23:23,800 --> 00:23:25,800 Good question, Boobear. 467 00:23:25,802 --> 00:23:28,936 The unfortunate truth is, some people don't have the time, 468 00:23:28,938 --> 00:23:31,507 skills, or interest in raising a puppy. 469 00:23:31,509 --> 00:23:34,876 Puppies are a lot of work, in case you don't know. 470 00:23:34,878 --> 00:23:38,313 And luckily for them, there are a lot more people 471 00:23:38,315 --> 00:23:41,817 and organizations that do care and want to help. 472 00:23:41,819 --> 00:23:44,252 And I've got a surprise for you guys. 473 00:23:44,254 --> 00:23:46,821 We're about to drop in on some wonderful groups 474 00:23:46,823 --> 00:23:49,090 who do great jobs training puppies 475 00:23:49,092 --> 00:23:51,192 to grow up big and strong and good, 476 00:23:51,194 --> 00:23:53,895 and live long lives with their people. 477 00:23:53,897 --> 00:23:56,967 - Whoo-hoo! - Yay! 478 00:23:59,904 --> 00:24:03,806 Here we are, Pup Scouts... puppy class 101. 479 00:24:03,808 --> 00:24:06,942 This is just one place where puppies learn the basics... 480 00:24:06,944 --> 00:24:10,211 basic training, if you will... of behavior and communication. 481 00:24:10,213 --> 00:24:14,115 Look at all the toys and the treats! Where are we? 482 00:24:14,117 --> 00:24:17,219 Welcome to a dog-training center, Piper. 483 00:24:17,221 --> 00:24:20,888 Wow! What do they do here? 484 00:24:20,890 --> 00:24:25,259 Well, some places offer grooming, training, boarding, 485 00:24:25,261 --> 00:24:28,864 daycare and adoption services for recent puppy parents. 486 00:24:28,866 --> 00:24:31,165 That sounds like they cover it all. 487 00:24:31,167 --> 00:24:34,068 Pretty much, Piper. Some of these places offer 488 00:24:34,070 --> 00:24:37,839 puppy and adult dog training classes at affordable prices. 489 00:24:37,841 --> 00:24:40,142 They are run by a staff of experts 490 00:24:40,144 --> 00:24:42,243 for interested pet owners. 491 00:24:42,245 --> 00:24:44,346 After just a few classes, 492 00:24:44,348 --> 00:24:47,082 any wild and wooly puppy can transform into 493 00:24:47,084 --> 00:24:50,551 a well-behaved and good-mannered member of the family. 494 00:24:50,553 --> 00:24:54,088 Wow! I'll be a dog biscuit. That's incredible! 495 00:24:54,090 --> 00:24:56,391 Exactly what kinds of things do puppies learn 496 00:24:56,393 --> 00:24:58,861 in puppy schooling, Scuzzy Bot? 497 00:24:58,863 --> 00:25:01,096 That's a great question, Piper. 498 00:25:01,098 --> 00:25:03,365 Puppies learn everything they need to join 499 00:25:03,367 --> 00:25:05,534 a human owner or family's home, 500 00:25:05,536 --> 00:25:08,303 but also the basics of how to behave 501 00:25:08,305 --> 00:25:11,240 and be good dogs all by themselves. 502 00:25:11,242 --> 00:25:14,209 As we know, some of the biggest issues with puppies 503 00:25:14,211 --> 00:25:16,979 occur when they're left alone. 504 00:25:16,981 --> 00:25:19,981 Hyperactivity, boredom, 505 00:25:19,983 --> 00:25:22,284 confusion and fear 506 00:25:22,286 --> 00:25:26,255 can lead to all kinds of behavioral problems, 507 00:25:26,257 --> 00:25:28,257 especially if the puppy has access 508 00:25:28,259 --> 00:25:30,592 to delicate things or breakables. 509 00:25:30,594 --> 00:25:34,596 Sweet barbecue bones! I had no idea. 510 00:25:34,598 --> 00:25:38,366 Sounds like schooling can come in handy in more ways than one. 511 00:25:38,368 --> 00:25:40,568 How long do puppy classes usually last? 512 00:25:40,570 --> 00:25:43,137 Excellent question, Piper. 513 00:25:43,139 --> 00:25:45,274 I see you're paying close attention. 514 00:25:45,276 --> 00:25:48,076 It depends on the puppy, but experts recommend 515 00:25:48,078 --> 00:25:50,511 keeping puppy training sessions short... 516 00:25:50,513 --> 00:25:52,681 no more than 15 minutes, 517 00:25:52,683 --> 00:25:55,917 or even shorter, if the puppy has a short attention span. 518 00:25:55,919 --> 00:25:57,920 If training runs too long, 519 00:25:57,922 --> 00:25:59,954 energetic puppies stand a good chance 520 00:25:59,956 --> 00:26:02,324 of getting distracted or bored, 521 00:26:02,326 --> 00:26:04,660 and that's when most mistakes happen. 522 00:26:04,662 --> 00:26:08,462 How long do people train puppies before the training takes effect 523 00:26:08,464 --> 00:26:11,967 and becomes their new behavior, Scuzzy Bot? 524 00:26:11,969 --> 00:26:15,103 It usually takes four to six months to train, 525 00:26:15,105 --> 00:26:18,006 but sometimes takes as long as a year, Boobear. 526 00:26:18,008 --> 00:26:21,108 Whoa! Beagle brain blast! That's incredible! 527 00:26:21,110 --> 00:26:23,077 I have a question! 528 00:26:23,079 --> 00:26:25,713 If puppies are born in litters of multiple numbers, 529 00:26:25,715 --> 00:26:30,352 that could make for a whole class full of rowdy puppies. 530 00:26:30,354 --> 00:26:34,990 What's the biggest litter of puppies ever born, Scuzzy Bot? 531 00:26:34,992 --> 00:26:37,192 The biggest litter of puppies 532 00:26:37,194 --> 00:26:40,429 ever born is 24, 533 00:26:40,431 --> 00:26:43,198 to a Neapolitan mastiff named Tia 534 00:26:43,200 --> 00:26:47,068 on November 29, 2004, in the United Kingdom. 535 00:26:47,070 --> 00:26:49,403 And Tia's full name is 536 00:26:49,405 --> 00:26:51,440 Abellatino Arabella. 537 00:26:51,442 --> 00:26:54,041 Hey, Piper, I think we just found the answer 538 00:26:54,043 --> 00:26:56,744 to General Hot Dog's "what the woof" question. 539 00:26:56,746 --> 00:27:00,115 You're right, Boobear. The largest litter of puppies 540 00:27:00,117 --> 00:27:02,049 ever born is 24. 541 00:27:02,051 --> 00:27:04,618 Congratulations on finding the answer 542 00:27:04,620 --> 00:27:08,022 to this mission's "what the woof" question, Pup Scouts 543 00:27:08,024 --> 00:27:10,525 General Hot Dog will be proud of you, 544 00:27:10,527 --> 00:27:12,597 no bones about it. 545 00:27:16,232 --> 00:27:18,733 Fantastic work, Pup Scouts. 546 00:27:18,735 --> 00:27:21,502 Your mission was a great success. 547 00:27:21,504 --> 00:27:23,438 You're well on your way to winning 548 00:27:23,440 --> 00:27:26,274 the prestigious Smartest Pooch award 549 00:27:26,276 --> 00:27:28,743 and all the bones 550 00:27:28,745 --> 00:27:31,179 you can eat for a year! 551 00:27:31,181 --> 00:27:33,414 Tail-waggin' awesome! 552 00:27:33,416 --> 00:27:37,451 Say, were you able to find the answer to this mission's 553 00:27:37,453 --> 00:27:40,021 "what the woof" question? 554 00:27:40,023 --> 00:27:42,524 Yes, General Hot Dog. We sure did. 555 00:27:42,526 --> 00:27:47,128 The largest litter of puppies ever born is 24, 556 00:27:47,130 --> 00:27:51,133 to Tia, a Neapolitan mastiff in the U.K. 557 00:27:51,135 --> 00:27:54,435 They were born on November 29, 2004, 558 00:27:54,437 --> 00:27:58,373 and Tia's full name is Abellatino Arabella. 559 00:27:58,375 --> 00:28:00,275 That's great! 560 00:28:00,277 --> 00:28:02,544 Good job, Pup Scouts. 561 00:28:02,546 --> 00:28:05,279 Your next mission is going to be 562 00:28:05,281 --> 00:28:07,649 your most awesome yet. 563 00:28:07,651 --> 00:28:09,718 We want you to learn about 564 00:28:09,720 --> 00:28:12,721 how dogs help man. 565 00:28:12,723 --> 00:28:15,323 How dogs help man? 566 00:28:15,325 --> 00:28:17,558 Wow! Cool! 567 00:28:17,560 --> 00:28:19,594 I'll be a bacon strip! 568 00:28:19,596 --> 00:28:21,462 Can't wait to get started. 569 00:28:21,464 --> 00:28:24,132 Ears flappin'! 570 00:28:24,134 --> 00:28:27,372 Tail wiggling. 571 00:28:33,409 --> 00:28:35,242 Whoo-hoo! 572 00:28:35,244 --> 00:28:37,614 Whoo-hoo! 573 00:28:44,221 --> 00:28:47,122 Greetings, Pup Scouts. 574 00:28:47,124 --> 00:28:49,124 Hey, General Hot Dog. 575 00:28:49,126 --> 00:28:51,159 Hey, General Hot Dog. 576 00:28:51,161 --> 00:28:54,162 Piper, Boobear, it's time for 577 00:28:54,164 --> 00:28:57,268 the annual Pup Scouts of the World contest, 578 00:28:58,299 --> 00:28:59,835 where teams compete for the chance to win 579 00:28:59,837 --> 00:29:04,239 the prestigious Smartest Pooch award 580 00:29:04,241 --> 00:29:06,641 and all the bones 581 00:29:06,643 --> 00:29:09,277 you can eat for a year. 582 00:29:09,279 --> 00:29:12,279 Your job is to chase, fetch and report 583 00:29:12,281 --> 00:29:14,849 all there is to know about 584 00:29:14,851 --> 00:29:16,550 dogs, puppies, 585 00:29:16,552 --> 00:29:19,221 and everything in between. 586 00:29:19,223 --> 00:29:22,857 You will travel all over the world, 587 00:29:22,859 --> 00:29:26,627 across time, space and beyond. 588 00:29:26,629 --> 00:29:29,330 You must keep your nose to the wind, 589 00:29:29,332 --> 00:29:31,165 your ears perked, 590 00:29:31,167 --> 00:29:35,336 and your paws to the wheel at all times. 591 00:29:35,338 --> 00:29:38,906 We depend on you to do the best job possible. 592 00:29:38,908 --> 00:29:41,742 Are you ready for your first assignment? 593 00:29:41,744 --> 00:29:44,613 Tail wiggling. 594 00:29:44,615 --> 00:29:46,847 Ears flappin'. 595 00:29:46,849 --> 00:29:50,384 Pup Scouts are ready for the chase, General Hot Dog. 596 00:29:50,386 --> 00:29:51,920 All right! 597 00:29:51,922 --> 00:29:53,888 This is sure to be 598 00:29:53,890 --> 00:29:56,258 a challenging mission, little ones. 599 00:29:56,260 --> 00:29:59,560 Succulent wishbones! I love challenging missions. 600 00:29:59,562 --> 00:30:02,163 Slappin' tails, me too! 601 00:30:02,165 --> 00:30:03,832 I'm sending you two 602 00:30:03,834 --> 00:30:06,667 on a mission to learn about 603 00:30:06,669 --> 00:30:09,637 how dogs help man. 604 00:30:09,639 --> 00:30:12,840 How dogs help man. How cool! 605 00:30:12,842 --> 00:30:14,576 Can't wait. 606 00:30:14,578 --> 00:30:18,212 It's up to you learn all about it 607 00:30:18,214 --> 00:30:21,215 and report back to me with what you've discovered. 608 00:30:21,217 --> 00:30:23,617 Sweet barbecue sauce! 609 00:30:23,619 --> 00:30:27,288 This is going to be an incredible adventure! 610 00:30:27,290 --> 00:30:31,192 What can you tell us about how dogs help man, General Hot Dog? 611 00:30:31,194 --> 00:30:35,529 Dogs are the first domesticated species in history, 612 00:30:35,531 --> 00:30:39,267 and they've been purposely bred over the centuries 613 00:30:39,269 --> 00:30:41,269 for various desirable traits. 614 00:30:41,271 --> 00:30:45,906 Physical traits, behavioral traits and sensory traits 615 00:30:45,908 --> 00:30:48,576 all endear dogs to humans 616 00:30:48,578 --> 00:30:51,212 and strengthen the bonds between them, 617 00:30:51,214 --> 00:30:53,882 historically making the dog valued, 618 00:30:53,884 --> 00:30:56,218 revered and loved. 619 00:30:56,220 --> 00:30:59,587 Wow! I can't wait to find out more. 620 00:30:59,589 --> 00:31:02,824 How dogs help man... sounds so interesting. 621 00:31:02,826 --> 00:31:05,594 As you know, Boobear and Piper, 622 00:31:05,596 --> 00:31:08,630 to win the annual Pup Scouts of the World, 623 00:31:08,632 --> 00:31:11,633 you must find out and learn tons 624 00:31:11,635 --> 00:31:14,336 of amazing facts about dogs. 625 00:31:14,338 --> 00:31:17,806 - Yes, General Hot Dog! - We will! 626 00:31:17,808 --> 00:31:19,641 Awesome! 627 00:31:19,643 --> 00:31:22,876 You must also know there is a question 628 00:31:22,878 --> 00:31:25,547 that all the brightest canine minds 629 00:31:25,549 --> 00:31:29,317 all over the world have not been able to answer 630 00:31:29,319 --> 00:31:32,586 about how dogs help man. 631 00:31:32,588 --> 00:31:35,557 We need you two Pup Scouts to help us answer 632 00:31:35,559 --> 00:31:38,326 the "what the woof" question 633 00:31:38,328 --> 00:31:41,796 about how dogs help man. 634 00:31:41,798 --> 00:31:44,332 "What the woof" question." 635 00:31:44,334 --> 00:31:47,402 How cool. What is the question? 636 00:31:47,404 --> 00:31:50,672 Well, for some time, dogs have been used 637 00:31:50,674 --> 00:31:53,407 to aid man in medical areas. 638 00:31:53,409 --> 00:31:56,278 One of the most prominent and helpful of these 639 00:31:56,280 --> 00:31:59,446 have been dogs that are specifically trained 640 00:31:59,448 --> 00:32:02,349 to help the blind to see. 641 00:32:02,351 --> 00:32:05,920 Today's "what the woof" question is this: 642 00:32:05,922 --> 00:32:09,057 "Who was history's very first 643 00:32:09,059 --> 00:32:11,026 Seeing Eye dog?" 644 00:32:11,028 --> 00:32:13,662 That's a great question, General Hot Dog. 645 00:32:13,664 --> 00:32:17,798 We'll sniff out the answer in the wag of a puppy's tail. You'll see. 646 00:32:17,800 --> 00:32:20,301 I will assign you the best 647 00:32:20,303 --> 00:32:23,438 Pup Scout helper in the world: Scuzzy Bot. 648 00:32:23,440 --> 00:32:27,942 He's a robotic encyclopedia of canine knowledge. 649 00:32:27,944 --> 00:32:31,445 He will assist you on your mission. 650 00:32:31,447 --> 00:32:33,381 Scuzzy Bot! 651 00:32:33,383 --> 00:32:35,349 We love Scuzzy Bot! 652 00:32:35,351 --> 00:32:39,586 Be sure to ask a lot of questions, Pup Scouts. 653 00:32:39,588 --> 00:32:41,588 You have a prestigious 654 00:32:41,590 --> 00:32:44,358 Smartest Pooch award to win... 655 00:32:44,360 --> 00:32:48,563 and all the bones you can eat for a year! 656 00:32:48,565 --> 00:32:51,900 Have an amazing adventure, you two. 657 00:32:51,902 --> 00:32:53,468 All right! 658 00:32:53,470 --> 00:32:55,436 Pup Scouts... 659 00:32:55,438 --> 00:32:56,637 Hurray! 660 00:33:08,819 --> 00:33:10,617 Pup Scouts! 661 00:33:10,619 --> 00:33:12,721 Ready to get started on your next adventure? 662 00:33:12,723 --> 00:33:14,955 Super ready. 663 00:33:14,957 --> 00:33:16,891 Is a Frisbee ready to fly? 664 00:33:16,893 --> 00:33:18,692 Remember, Pup Scouts, 665 00:33:18,694 --> 00:33:21,663 any and all questions you have, I'm here to answer them. 666 00:33:21,665 --> 00:33:24,365 - Where do we begin? - I'm glad you asked. 667 00:33:24,367 --> 00:33:27,836 Let's begin with some of the most feel-good stories we can find 668 00:33:27,838 --> 00:33:32,073 where dogs haven't only helped humans, they've saved lives. 669 00:33:32,075 --> 00:33:34,776 It's no secret that dog and man form a bond 670 00:33:34,778 --> 00:33:39,047 as strong... and at times greater... than people do with each other. 671 00:33:39,049 --> 00:33:41,715 Humans can sometimes be complicated creatures, 672 00:33:41,717 --> 00:33:44,451 but dogs, not so much. 673 00:33:44,453 --> 00:33:47,588 With dogs, you always know where you stand. 674 00:33:47,590 --> 00:33:49,923 The dog is a natural companion animal, 675 00:33:49,925 --> 00:33:53,627 and if a dog likes you, you'll be inseparable. 676 00:33:53,629 --> 00:33:57,432 Likewise, if a dog doesn't like you, you'll know that too. 677 00:33:57,434 --> 00:33:59,834 Dogs wear their hearts on their s... 678 00:33:59,836 --> 00:34:03,837 um... sleeves, and in times of distress, 679 00:34:03,839 --> 00:34:07,674 it's not uncommon for dogs to risk their lives for their human families. 680 00:34:07,676 --> 00:34:09,444 Incredible. 681 00:34:09,446 --> 00:34:12,046 My little puppy mind is officially blown. 682 00:34:12,048 --> 00:34:15,015 I'll be a burger patty. I didn't know that! 683 00:34:15,017 --> 00:34:18,019 Oh, it's true, Boobear. It's all true. 684 00:34:18,021 --> 00:34:20,754 In emergencies, natural disasters, 685 00:34:20,756 --> 00:34:23,857 or just instances of plain, old trouble, 686 00:34:23,859 --> 00:34:27,562 dogs have come up big for the people in their lives. 687 00:34:27,564 --> 00:34:30,165 Let's take a look at some downright heroic dogs 688 00:34:30,167 --> 00:34:33,033 and the amazing things they've done to help man 689 00:34:33,035 --> 00:34:35,502 in times of need or distress. 690 00:34:35,504 --> 00:34:40,040 Incredible. Hit me with more super facts, Scuzzy Bot. 691 00:34:40,042 --> 00:34:43,044 Life can be unpredictable 692 00:34:43,046 --> 00:34:46,680 and sometimes dangerous when things happen beyond our control. 693 00:34:46,682 --> 00:34:48,616 Natural disasters like fire, 694 00:34:48,618 --> 00:34:51,185 floods and earthquakes can't be controlled, 695 00:34:51,187 --> 00:34:53,720 only dealt with as best people can. 696 00:34:53,722 --> 00:34:56,024 And sometimes they need a little extra help 697 00:34:56,026 --> 00:34:59,026 dealing with problems that arise. 698 00:34:59,028 --> 00:35:01,830 This is where dogs have come up big over the years, 699 00:35:01,832 --> 00:35:03,698 alerting man to danger 700 00:35:03,700 --> 00:35:07,100 and even saving the lives of their loved ones. 701 00:35:07,102 --> 00:35:09,571 Totally incredible! 702 00:35:09,573 --> 00:35:12,040 Dogs have woken sleeping people up to alert them to trouble, 703 00:35:12,042 --> 00:35:15,509 and in some really bad cases, they've led man to safety. 704 00:35:15,511 --> 00:35:19,247 Without their dogs, these people might have died. 705 00:35:19,249 --> 00:35:23,484 Amazing! How do dogs possess the quality 706 00:35:23,486 --> 00:35:27,120 to lead people of of, say, a burning building? 707 00:35:27,122 --> 00:35:29,156 Great question, Boobear. 708 00:35:29,158 --> 00:35:31,258 There are a few different answers. 709 00:35:31,260 --> 00:35:33,895 Dogs have better eyesight than humans do, 710 00:35:33,897 --> 00:35:36,497 with large pupils and a better ability 711 00:35:36,499 --> 00:35:38,933 to process light, or the lack thereof. 712 00:35:38,935 --> 00:35:42,904 If it's dark, or if smoke from a fire makes it hard to see, 713 00:35:42,906 --> 00:35:47,174 a wide-eyed dog can come in real handy. 714 00:35:47,176 --> 00:35:49,544 Whoa. Cool factoid. 715 00:35:49,546 --> 00:35:51,845 What other super senses do dogs have? 716 00:35:51,847 --> 00:35:53,781 I'm glad you asked, Piper. 717 00:35:53,783 --> 00:35:56,149 Along with their exceptional eyesight, 718 00:35:56,151 --> 00:35:58,752 dogs can also hear much better than humans. 719 00:35:58,754 --> 00:36:01,823 With super sensitive ears, dogs can register sounds 720 00:36:01,825 --> 00:36:04,926 way before man's audio spectrum, 721 00:36:04,928 --> 00:36:07,194 and they have mobile ears 722 00:36:07,196 --> 00:36:11,131 that are able to pinpoint the exact source of any sound 723 00:36:11,133 --> 00:36:14,736 by using an array of muscles that lift, lower, 724 00:36:14,738 --> 00:36:17,037 tilt and pivot their ears. 725 00:36:17,039 --> 00:36:19,908 And dogs are also able to pick up sounds 726 00:36:19,910 --> 00:36:23,977 at four times the distance that a human can. 727 00:36:23,979 --> 00:36:26,948 Sounds like dogs practically have super powers. 728 00:36:26,950 --> 00:36:30,984 What other special senses do dogs possess, Scuzzy Bot? 729 00:36:30,986 --> 00:36:34,154 A supercharged sense of smell 730 00:36:34,156 --> 00:36:38,892 also helps dogs to do all kinds of cool things, Boobear. 731 00:36:38,894 --> 00:36:41,930 Smell receptors dominate a dog's brain, 732 00:36:41,932 --> 00:36:45,633 much like visual receptors dominate man's brain. 733 00:36:45,635 --> 00:36:48,736 Dogs have approximately 40 times 734 00:36:48,738 --> 00:36:51,272 more smell sensitivity than humans do, 735 00:36:51,274 --> 00:36:54,042 allowing them to detect a scent's direction 736 00:36:54,044 --> 00:36:56,144 and track its source. 737 00:36:56,146 --> 00:36:59,113 But how does strength of smell allow a dog 738 00:36:59,115 --> 00:37:02,015 to track down the source of that smell? 739 00:37:02,017 --> 00:37:04,084 Excellent question, Boobear. 740 00:37:04,086 --> 00:37:07,721 A dog's wet nose allows it to detect 741 00:37:07,723 --> 00:37:11,625 the air breeze that contains a particular scent. 742 00:37:11,627 --> 00:37:14,729 Does that explain why so many lost dogs 743 00:37:14,731 --> 00:37:17,631 are able to find their ways home, Scuzzy Bot? 744 00:37:17,633 --> 00:37:21,935 Very good observation, Boobear. That's exactly why. 745 00:37:21,937 --> 00:37:25,238 If a dog gets out of its yard and wanders its neighborhood, 746 00:37:25,240 --> 00:37:29,711 it can still use the scent of home to find its way back, 747 00:37:29,713 --> 00:37:33,314 provided the dog hasn't roamed so far that it loses that scent. 748 00:37:33,316 --> 00:37:37,185 That's never fun, and usually requires a good Samaritan 749 00:37:37,187 --> 00:37:39,886 to find and return the dog to its owner. 750 00:37:39,888 --> 00:37:42,390 What about tracking people, Scuzzy Bot? 751 00:37:42,392 --> 00:37:44,691 Do dogs ever do that? 752 00:37:44,693 --> 00:37:47,328 They sure do. Dogs track 753 00:37:47,330 --> 00:37:49,830 all kinds of people, and things too. 754 00:37:49,832 --> 00:37:53,167 In the law-enforcement world, dogs are often used 755 00:37:53,169 --> 00:37:55,203 to track down escaped prisoners 756 00:37:55,205 --> 00:37:58,105 and return them to jail to finish their sentences. 757 00:37:58,107 --> 00:38:03,076 Whoa! Do dogs ever track good people too? 758 00:38:03,078 --> 00:38:06,814 They do indeed, Piper. They've tracked missing children, 759 00:38:06,816 --> 00:38:09,183 helped guide lost hikers out of the woods, 760 00:38:09,185 --> 00:38:12,787 and even gotten medical help for injured people. 761 00:38:12,789 --> 00:38:16,189 Dogs track everything, all the time, 762 00:38:16,191 --> 00:38:18,692 for all kinds of reasons. 763 00:38:18,694 --> 00:38:21,229 It's a skill they don't really turn off. 764 00:38:21,231 --> 00:38:23,897 Like a basic instinct. 765 00:38:23,899 --> 00:38:26,968 - Or a super power. - Absolutely. 766 00:38:26,970 --> 00:38:29,370 - Whoo-hoo! - Yay! 767 00:38:29,372 --> 00:38:33,774 Here we are, Pup Scouts. Take a look around. 768 00:38:33,776 --> 00:38:37,310 This is where dogs help man the most. 769 00:38:37,312 --> 00:38:40,180 Looks like any other city on any other day to me. 770 00:38:40,182 --> 00:38:42,917 That's because it is, Piper. 771 00:38:42,919 --> 00:38:45,352 Most dogs share their lives with man, 772 00:38:45,354 --> 00:38:48,321 so when trouble arises or help is needed, 773 00:38:48,323 --> 00:38:51,993 who's usually the first on the scene? Dogs! 774 00:38:51,995 --> 00:38:53,995 Makes sense, Scuzzy Bot. 775 00:38:53,997 --> 00:38:56,730 But-But how many emergencies 776 00:38:56,732 --> 00:38:58,933 do average people face in a day? 777 00:38:58,935 --> 00:39:02,770 Uh, it depends on what we consider emergencies, Boobear. 778 00:39:02,772 --> 00:39:06,473 Some people just need a little help finding their lost car keys. 779 00:39:06,475 --> 00:39:09,142 Enter, one sensitive-snouted canine. 780 00:39:09,144 --> 00:39:13,080 That's crazy. No wonder they call dogs "man's best friend." 781 00:39:13,082 --> 00:39:14,982 Indeed, Piper. 782 00:39:14,984 --> 00:39:17,084 Guard dogs have also come in handy for humans, 783 00:39:17,086 --> 00:39:20,354 protecting homes and businesses from break-ins and theft. 784 00:39:20,356 --> 00:39:23,491 Then, on the other hand, someone might need help 785 00:39:23,493 --> 00:39:25,859 escaping a dangerous flood. 786 00:39:25,861 --> 00:39:30,131 A heroic dog can certainly come in handy there too, and has. 787 00:39:30,133 --> 00:39:31,933 Wow! 788 00:39:31,935 --> 00:39:34,201 I'll be a dog biscuit. That's incredible! 789 00:39:34,203 --> 00:39:38,171 Fires, floods, and lost car keys. 790 00:39:38,173 --> 00:39:42,075 That covers a lot of the ways someone can be helped. 791 00:39:42,077 --> 00:39:44,444 Just how did dogs and humans develop 792 00:39:44,446 --> 00:39:47,915 such a strong bond anyway? 793 00:39:47,917 --> 00:39:50,051 That's a great question, Piper. 794 00:39:50,053 --> 00:39:53,488 The domestic relationship between dog and man 795 00:39:53,490 --> 00:39:57,924 has been traced back about 13,000 years. 796 00:39:57,926 --> 00:40:00,495 Based on archeological findings, including 797 00:40:00,497 --> 00:40:04,432 dog bones buried near, and sometimes with, human remains, 798 00:40:04,434 --> 00:40:08,236 it's been concluded that the relationship between dogs and man 799 00:40:08,238 --> 00:40:12,372 has been developing almost from the very beginning. 800 00:40:12,374 --> 00:40:16,076 Sweet barbecue bones! I had no idea. 801 00:40:16,078 --> 00:40:19,279 Do you think a dog's instinct to be a part of a pack 802 00:40:19,281 --> 00:40:22,082 figures into their close relationship with humans? 803 00:40:22,084 --> 00:40:25,520 Do they actually see man as a member of their pack? 804 00:40:25,522 --> 00:40:28,455 Excellent question, Piper. 805 00:40:28,457 --> 00:40:30,424 I see you're paying close attention. 806 00:40:30,426 --> 00:40:34,194 It's true that dogs instinctively want to bond with a pack. 807 00:40:34,196 --> 00:40:37,298 The inborn desire to bond could be a reason 808 00:40:37,300 --> 00:40:40,301 why they express such unconditional loyalty 809 00:40:40,303 --> 00:40:42,403 and affection for humans. 810 00:40:42,405 --> 00:40:46,073 Wow! Do dogs think man is like them? 811 00:40:46,075 --> 00:40:49,209 Just another weird-looking dog? 812 00:40:49,211 --> 00:40:52,546 Interesting question, Boobear. 813 00:40:52,548 --> 00:40:55,582 Dogs know the difference between themselves and man, 814 00:40:55,584 --> 00:40:58,986 but research suggests that the closer the relationship, 815 00:40:58,988 --> 00:41:01,288 like a single owner with a dog who gets 816 00:41:01,290 --> 00:41:04,524 all their attention, for instance, the more likely it is 817 00:41:04,526 --> 00:41:08,196 that the dog views itself as equal to man. 818 00:41:08,198 --> 00:41:10,598 Whoa! Beagle brain blast! 819 00:41:10,600 --> 00:41:14,167 - That's incredible! - I have a question. 820 00:41:14,169 --> 00:41:18,605 We heard that dogs are often used in medical rehabilitation, 821 00:41:18,607 --> 00:41:21,209 like helping the blind to see. 822 00:41:21,211 --> 00:41:23,910 Do you know, who was the very first 823 00:41:23,912 --> 00:41:25,946 Seeing Eye dog, Scuzzy Bot? 824 00:41:25,948 --> 00:41:29,015 As a matter of fact, I do, Boobear. 825 00:41:29,017 --> 00:41:31,352 The world's first Seeing Eye guide dog 826 00:41:31,354 --> 00:41:34,321 was a female German shepherd named Kiss, 827 00:41:34,323 --> 00:41:38,225 but renamed Buddy after training to assist her new owner, 828 00:41:38,227 --> 00:41:40,227 a man named Morris Frank. 829 00:41:40,229 --> 00:41:42,964 Buddy helped Mr. Frank to get around in the world again, 830 00:41:42,966 --> 00:41:45,866 with activities like crossing busy streets, 831 00:41:45,868 --> 00:41:49,035 using staircases, and opening doors... 832 00:41:49,037 --> 00:41:52,205 things that had been previously un-doable by a blind man. 833 00:41:52,207 --> 00:41:55,042 Hey, Piper, I think we just found the answer 834 00:41:55,044 --> 00:41:58,245 to General Hot Dog's "what the woof" question. 835 00:41:58,247 --> 00:42:00,915 You're right, Boobear. The world's first 836 00:42:00,917 --> 00:42:05,319 Seeing Eye guide dog was Buddy, belonging to Mr. Morris Frank. 837 00:42:05,321 --> 00:42:07,520 Congratulations on finding the answer 838 00:42:07,522 --> 00:42:10,591 to this mission's "what the woof" question, Pup Scouts. 839 00:42:10,593 --> 00:42:13,394 General Hot Dog will be proud of you. 840 00:42:13,396 --> 00:42:15,932 No bones about it. 841 00:42:19,301 --> 00:42:22,169 Fantastic work, Pup Scouts. 842 00:42:22,171 --> 00:42:26,274 Your mission was a great success. 843 00:42:26,276 --> 00:42:28,276 You're well on your way to winning 844 00:42:28,278 --> 00:42:31,279 the prestigious Smartest Pooch award... 845 00:42:31,281 --> 00:42:35,082 and all the bones 846 00:42:35,084 --> 00:42:37,151 you can eat for a year! 847 00:42:37,153 --> 00:42:39,419 Tail-waggin' awesome! 848 00:42:39,421 --> 00:42:42,957 Say, were you able to find out the answer 849 00:42:42,959 --> 00:42:45,625 to this mission's "what the woof" question? 850 00:42:45,627 --> 00:42:48,328 Yes, General Hot Dog. We sure did. 851 00:42:48,330 --> 00:42:52,198 The world's first Seeing Eye guide dog was named Buddy. 852 00:42:52,200 --> 00:42:55,703 And Buddy helped a blind man named Morris Frank. 853 00:42:55,705 --> 00:42:58,538 That's great! 854 00:42:58,540 --> 00:43:00,707 Good job, Pup Scouts! 855 00:43:00,709 --> 00:43:03,711 What's our next mission, General Hot Dog? 856 00:43:03,713 --> 00:43:07,147 Your next mission is going to be 857 00:43:07,149 --> 00:43:09,283 the most awesome yet. 858 00:43:09,285 --> 00:43:12,053 We want you to learn about 859 00:43:12,055 --> 00:43:14,120 different dog breeds. 860 00:43:14,122 --> 00:43:17,691 Dog breeds? Wow! Cool! 861 00:43:17,693 --> 00:43:20,727 I'll be a bacon strip. Can't wait to get started. 862 00:43:20,729 --> 00:43:23,296 Ears flappin'. 863 00:43:23,298 --> 00:43:25,165 Tail wiggling. 864 00:43:25,167 --> 00:43:28,234 Pup Scouts are ready for the chase, General Hot Dog. 865 00:43:37,412 --> 00:43:39,479 Whoo-hoo! 866 00:43:39,481 --> 00:43:42,116 Whoo-hoo! 867 00:43:42,118 --> 00:43:45,586 Greetings, Pup Scouts. 868 00:43:45,588 --> 00:43:47,187 Hey, General Hot Dog. 869 00:43:47,189 --> 00:43:49,357 Piper, Boobear, it's time 870 00:43:49,359 --> 00:43:51,725 for the annual Pup Scouts of the World contest, 871 00:43:51,727 --> 00:43:54,428 where teams compete for the chance to win 872 00:43:54,430 --> 00:43:57,765 the prestigious Smartest Pooch award 873 00:43:57,767 --> 00:44:02,502 and all the bones you can eat for a year. 874 00:44:02,504 --> 00:44:05,071 Your job is to chase, 875 00:44:05,073 --> 00:44:06,707 fetch and report 876 00:44:06,709 --> 00:44:09,576 all there is to know about dogs, 877 00:44:09,578 --> 00:44:12,513 puppies, and everything in between. 878 00:44:12,515 --> 00:44:16,350 You will travel all over the world, 879 00:44:16,352 --> 00:44:19,520 across time, space and beyond. 880 00:44:19,522 --> 00:44:22,790 You must keep your nose to the wind, 881 00:44:22,792 --> 00:44:24,457 your ears perked, 882 00:44:24,459 --> 00:44:27,660 and your paws to the wheel at all times. 883 00:44:27,662 --> 00:44:32,500 We depend on you to do the best job possible. 884 00:44:32,502 --> 00:44:35,736 Are you ready for your first assignment? 885 00:44:35,738 --> 00:44:38,738 - Tail wiggling. - Ears flappin'. 886 00:44:38,740 --> 00:44:42,343 Pup Scouts are ready for the chase, General Hot Dog. 887 00:44:42,345 --> 00:44:44,444 This is sure to be 888 00:44:44,446 --> 00:44:46,379 a challenging mission, little ones. 889 00:44:46,381 --> 00:44:48,314 Succulent wishbones! 890 00:44:48,316 --> 00:44:50,551 I love challenging missions. 891 00:44:50,553 --> 00:44:52,453 Slappin' tails, me too! 892 00:44:52,455 --> 00:44:56,189 I'm sending you two on a mission to learn about 893 00:44:56,191 --> 00:44:58,292 dog breeds! 894 00:44:58,294 --> 00:45:01,462 - Dog breeds. How cool. - Can't wait! 895 00:45:01,464 --> 00:45:04,230 It's up to you to learn all about it, 896 00:45:04,232 --> 00:45:07,368 and report back to me with what you've discovered. 897 00:45:07,370 --> 00:45:09,236 Sweet barbecue sauce! 898 00:45:09,238 --> 00:45:12,807 This is going to be an incredible adventure! 899 00:45:12,809 --> 00:45:15,743 What can you tell us about dog breeds, General Hot Dog? 900 00:45:15,745 --> 00:45:18,178 Now, that's 901 00:45:18,180 --> 00:45:20,413 a broad question, Piper. 902 00:45:20,415 --> 00:45:24,317 There are many different dog breeds in the world, 903 00:45:24,319 --> 00:45:28,189 all distinguishable by types 904 00:45:28,191 --> 00:45:31,191 and their unique traits and characteristics. 905 00:45:31,193 --> 00:45:34,194 There are way too many to list 906 00:45:34,196 --> 00:45:36,196 off the top of my head, actually. 907 00:45:36,198 --> 00:45:39,767 Wow! I can't wait to find out more. 908 00:45:39,769 --> 00:45:43,837 Lots and lots of different dog breeds. Sounds so interesting. 909 00:45:43,839 --> 00:45:46,707 As you know, Boobear and Piper, to win 910 00:45:46,709 --> 00:45:49,509 the annual Pup Scouts of the World, 911 00:45:49,511 --> 00:45:52,879 you must find out and learn 912 00:45:52,881 --> 00:45:56,216 tons of amazing facts about dogs. 913 00:45:56,218 --> 00:45:59,252 - Yes, General Hot Dog. - We will. 914 00:45:59,254 --> 00:46:01,221 Awesome! 915 00:46:01,223 --> 00:46:05,526 You must also know there is a question 916 00:46:05,528 --> 00:46:08,162 that all the brightest canine minds 917 00:46:08,164 --> 00:46:11,265 all over the world 918 00:46:11,267 --> 00:46:16,236 have not been able to answer about dog breeds. 919 00:46:16,238 --> 00:46:17,904 We need you two Pup Scouts 920 00:46:17,906 --> 00:46:19,673 to help us answer 921 00:46:19,675 --> 00:46:24,245 the "what the woof" question about dog breeds. 922 00:46:24,247 --> 00:46:26,814 "What the woof" question? How cool! 923 00:46:26,816 --> 00:46:28,515 What is the question? 924 00:46:28,517 --> 00:46:31,185 The question is, "What dog 925 00:46:31,187 --> 00:46:35,689 was the world's first mixed-breed dog?" 926 00:46:35,691 --> 00:46:37,758 By "mixed-breed," I mean 927 00:46:37,760 --> 00:46:40,560 a dog born from mating 928 00:46:40,562 --> 00:46:43,763 two different purebred dogs 929 00:46:43,765 --> 00:46:46,466 to make a new breed 930 00:46:46,468 --> 00:46:50,303 containing characteristics of both the mother 931 00:46:50,305 --> 00:46:52,540 and the father dog! 932 00:46:52,542 --> 00:46:55,743 That's a great question, General Hot Dog. 933 00:46:55,745 --> 00:46:58,645 We'll sniff out the answer in the wag of a puppy's tail. 934 00:46:58,647 --> 00:46:59,747 You'll see. 935 00:46:59,749 --> 00:47:03,183 I will assign you the best 936 00:47:03,185 --> 00:47:06,787 Pup Scout helper in the world: Scuzzy Bot. 937 00:47:06,789 --> 00:47:11,258 He's a robotic encyclopedia of canine knowledge. 938 00:47:11,260 --> 00:47:15,662 He will assist you on your mission. 939 00:47:15,664 --> 00:47:18,566 Scuzzy Bot! We love Scuzzy Bot! 940 00:47:18,568 --> 00:47:23,236 Be sure to ask a lot of questions, Pup Scouts. 941 00:47:23,238 --> 00:47:28,341 You have a prestigious Smartest Pooch award to win, 942 00:47:28,343 --> 00:47:30,877 and all the bones 943 00:47:30,879 --> 00:47:32,613 you can eat for a year! 944 00:47:32,615 --> 00:47:36,584 Have an amazing adventure, you two. 945 00:47:36,586 --> 00:47:37,750 All right! 946 00:47:37,752 --> 00:47:39,653 Pup Scouts... 947 00:47:39,655 --> 00:47:41,221 Hurray! 948 00:47:48,798 --> 00:47:52,966 Pup Scouts, ready to get started on your next adventure? 949 00:47:52,968 --> 00:47:55,301 - Super ready! - Ha, ha! 950 00:47:55,303 --> 00:47:57,303 Is a Frisbee ready to fly? 951 00:47:57,305 --> 00:47:59,772 Remember, Pup Scouts, any and all questions you have, 952 00:47:59,774 --> 00:48:02,776 - I'm here to answer them. - Where do we begin? 953 00:48:02,778 --> 00:48:06,613 Where else? Let's begin at the most fun place to see 954 00:48:06,615 --> 00:48:09,015 different dog breeds on parade 955 00:48:09,017 --> 00:48:12,752 and one of the big three major competitive dog shows 956 00:48:12,754 --> 00:48:15,723 in the United States, the National Dog Show! 957 00:48:15,725 --> 00:48:19,359 I'll be a hot dog without mustard. I didn't know that. 958 00:48:19,361 --> 00:48:23,430 Starting way back in 1879, 959 00:48:23,432 --> 00:48:26,933 it was originally known as the Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show. 960 00:48:26,935 --> 00:48:28,968 the Kennel Club of Philadelphia 961 00:48:28,970 --> 00:48:31,772 was one of the founding clubs of the American Kennel Club, 962 00:48:31,774 --> 00:48:35,008 who we previously learned about, if you recall. 963 00:48:35,010 --> 00:48:37,910 In 2002, NBC began airing 964 00:48:37,912 --> 00:48:40,913 the annual the Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show 965 00:48:40,915 --> 00:48:42,616 every Thanksgiving Day, 966 00:48:42,618 --> 00:48:45,653 and they renamed it the National Dog Show. 967 00:48:45,655 --> 00:48:48,622 Sweet pork chops! That's amazing! 968 00:48:48,624 --> 00:48:51,524 I'll be a kitty cat. I didn't know that. 969 00:48:51,526 --> 00:48:53,694 Oh, well, there you go, Boobear. 970 00:48:53,696 --> 00:48:55,729 The show has been put on every year 971 00:48:55,731 --> 00:48:58,732 since its inception in 1879, 972 00:48:58,734 --> 00:49:01,901 with the exception of a break during America's Great Depression 973 00:49:01,903 --> 00:49:05,471 from 1928 through 1932. 974 00:49:05,473 --> 00:49:07,441 And the show traditionally features 975 00:49:07,443 --> 00:49:09,575 a dazzling array of dog breeds... 976 00:49:09,577 --> 00:49:12,312 more dog breeds than I can even remember. 977 00:49:12,314 --> 00:49:13,881 You name the breed, 978 00:49:13,883 --> 00:49:16,716 and it's probably appeared here throughout the years. 979 00:49:16,718 --> 00:49:18,718 Incredible! 980 00:49:18,720 --> 00:49:22,423 Hit my puppy brain with more incredible facts, Scuzzy Bot. 981 00:49:22,425 --> 00:49:25,792 The National Dog Show has hosted some of the most fun 982 00:49:25,794 --> 00:49:28,761 and funniest dog breeds ever displayed to the public. 983 00:49:28,763 --> 00:49:31,799 Every breed's traits, strengths, 984 00:49:31,801 --> 00:49:35,935 endearing qualities and quirks are on full display at this show. 985 00:49:35,937 --> 00:49:39,740 And with an impressive network TV audience of over 986 00:49:39,742 --> 00:49:43,076 20 million viewers, the dog breeds that compete 987 00:49:43,078 --> 00:49:46,113 at the National Dog Show get a lot of attention. 988 00:49:46,115 --> 00:49:49,816 - Totally woof-tastic. - It sure is, Piper. 989 00:49:49,818 --> 00:49:51,884 And just some of the dogs that have won the competition 990 00:49:51,886 --> 00:49:54,555 in recent years reads like a who's who 991 00:49:54,557 --> 00:49:56,089 of barking superstars. 992 00:49:56,091 --> 00:49:58,892 Breeds like the American foxhound, 993 00:49:58,894 --> 00:50:01,761 the bloodhound, Skye terrier, the greyhound, 994 00:50:01,763 --> 00:50:05,399 the wire fox terrier, the Irish setter, Scottish setter, 995 00:50:05,401 --> 00:50:08,569 the pointer, Australian shepherd and toy poodles 996 00:50:08,571 --> 00:50:11,939 have all claimed the dog show's highest prize: Best in Show. 997 00:50:11,941 --> 00:50:14,107 Amazing! 998 00:50:14,109 --> 00:50:16,576 Have any mixed dog breeds ever won 999 00:50:16,578 --> 00:50:19,113 Best in Show at the National Dog Show? 1000 00:50:19,115 --> 00:50:21,482 Great question, Boobear. 1001 00:50:21,484 --> 00:50:23,917 But no. Mixed-breed or crossbreed dogs 1002 00:50:23,919 --> 00:50:28,522 are specifically banned from competing in the National Dog Show, 1003 00:50:28,524 --> 00:50:30,691 which showcases only the best 1004 00:50:30,693 --> 00:50:33,593 100% purebred dogs it can find. 1005 00:50:33,595 --> 00:50:36,095 You don't say? That sounds great 1006 00:50:36,097 --> 00:50:38,999 for purebred dogs, but not so much for crossbreeds, 1007 00:50:39,001 --> 00:50:42,636 who surely are just as beautiful, impressive, 1008 00:50:42,638 --> 00:50:45,772 talented and lovable, right, Scuzzy Bot? 1009 00:50:45,774 --> 00:50:49,410 Right, Piper. And funny you mention it, because 1010 00:50:49,412 --> 00:50:52,613 dog lovers the world over recognized exactly that, 1011 00:50:52,615 --> 00:50:56,450 which is why there are now mixed-breed dog show competitions, 1012 00:50:56,452 --> 00:50:58,519 showcasing the best mutts 1013 00:50:58,521 --> 00:51:00,421 from around the world. 1014 00:51:00,423 --> 00:51:02,189 Whoa! 1015 00:51:02,191 --> 00:51:04,892 Tell us about some of these dog shows. 1016 00:51:04,894 --> 00:51:08,127 And who are the dogs who've won them, Scuzzy Bot? 1017 00:51:08,129 --> 00:51:12,131 Absolutely, Boobear. The mixed-breed dog clubs of America 1018 00:51:12,133 --> 00:51:14,801 have made great strides in including 1019 00:51:14,803 --> 00:51:17,203 some amazing crossbred dogs 1020 00:51:17,205 --> 00:51:19,740 in high-level competitions. 1021 00:51:19,742 --> 00:51:22,743 Some prominent groups, events, and championship games 1022 00:51:22,745 --> 00:51:25,678 that now focus on mixed-breed dogs 1023 00:51:25,680 --> 00:51:28,214 are the United Kennel Club, Classic Canine Games, 1024 00:51:28,216 --> 00:51:30,817 the Mixed-Breed Clubs of America, 1025 00:51:30,819 --> 00:51:33,986 and the North American Flyball Association. 1026 00:51:33,988 --> 00:51:36,723 Whoa, Scuzzy Bot, that factoid is cooler 1027 00:51:36,725 --> 00:51:38,459 than a popsicle after a run. 1028 00:51:38,461 --> 00:51:41,727 So, do the major dog clubs now recognize 1029 00:51:41,729 --> 00:51:45,165 these previously ignored mixed breeds, Scuzzy Bot? 1030 00:51:45,167 --> 00:51:47,734 Great question, Boobear. 1031 00:51:47,736 --> 00:51:50,970 And the answer is, yes. Since 2010, 1032 00:51:50,972 --> 00:51:53,607 the American Kennel Club has included 1033 00:51:53,609 --> 00:51:56,176 clearly mixed breeds in its competitions, 1034 00:51:56,178 --> 00:51:59,513 delighting dog lovers the world over. 1035 00:51:59,515 --> 00:52:01,747 That's awesome! After all, 1036 00:52:01,749 --> 00:52:04,517 a dog's skill, beauty and intelligence 1037 00:52:04,519 --> 00:52:07,888 shouldn't be confined only to pure breeding, right Scuzzy Bot? 1038 00:52:07,890 --> 00:52:11,558 Very good point, Boobear. That's right. 1039 00:52:11,560 --> 00:52:14,528 In fact, some very notable and popular dog breeds 1040 00:52:14,530 --> 00:52:17,029 have appeared as a result of crossbreeding, 1041 00:52:17,031 --> 00:52:19,700 and many of these dogs are actually healthier 1042 00:52:19,702 --> 00:52:21,968 than the strictly purebred ones. 1043 00:52:21,970 --> 00:52:24,604 Yowza! Can you tell us about some of them? 1044 00:52:24,606 --> 00:52:28,075 I can do better than that, Piper. Why don't we take a look? 1045 00:52:28,077 --> 00:52:31,544 - Whoa! Can we? - Sure, we can. 1046 00:52:31,546 --> 00:52:33,212 Here we go! 1047 00:52:33,214 --> 00:52:35,281 Uh, it kinda feels 1048 00:52:35,283 --> 00:52:38,151 like we're heading into Frankenstein's laboratory. 1049 00:52:38,153 --> 00:52:41,087 Nothing to worry about, Boobear. 1050 00:52:41,089 --> 00:52:44,124 Designer dogs, as some people call them, 1051 00:52:44,126 --> 00:52:46,826 are every bit as loyal and lovable as pure breeds. 1052 00:52:46,828 --> 00:52:49,529 Come on. Let's check 'em out and see. 1053 00:52:49,531 --> 00:52:52,533 - Whoo-hoo! - Yay! 1054 00:52:52,535 --> 00:52:56,904 Here we are, Pup Scouts: designer dog paradise. 1055 00:52:56,906 --> 00:52:58,839 A crossbreeding wonderland. 1056 00:52:58,841 --> 00:53:00,908 Holy burger balls. 1057 00:53:00,910 --> 00:53:02,975 What's that one over there? 1058 00:53:02,977 --> 00:53:06,279 Ah, that's the Frankenstein terrier, Piper. 1059 00:53:06,281 --> 00:53:08,247 The what? 1060 00:53:08,249 --> 00:53:10,049 I'm only kidding, Boobear. 1061 00:53:10,051 --> 00:53:12,151 These dogs are some of the cutest, 1062 00:53:12,153 --> 00:53:14,754 most unique mutts you'll find anywhere. 1063 00:53:14,756 --> 00:53:17,223 - Let's meet them, shall we? - As long as they don't bite. 1064 00:53:17,225 --> 00:53:20,026 They don't bite, right? 1065 00:53:20,028 --> 00:53:22,129 No, they don't bite, Piper. 1066 00:53:22,131 --> 00:53:23,897 Take this little guy, for instance. 1067 00:53:23,899 --> 00:53:27,066 This one's lovingly referred to as a dorgi. 1068 00:53:27,068 --> 00:53:30,636 That's a Dalmatian and a corgi, for your information. 1069 00:53:30,638 --> 00:53:34,941 And we have here a pitsky... pit bull and husky. 1070 00:53:34,943 --> 00:53:39,046 And while we're here, we mustn't ignore the chusky... chow chow and husky. 1071 00:53:39,048 --> 00:53:41,714 And look over there at that one. 1072 00:53:41,716 --> 00:53:44,951 That's a Labsky... Labrador retriever and husky. 1073 00:53:44,953 --> 00:53:47,754 Wow! I'll be a chew toy. That's amazing! 1074 00:53:47,756 --> 00:53:50,723 It looks like huskies are popular in crossbreeding. 1075 00:53:50,725 --> 00:53:53,359 Are any other dog breeds mixed often? 1076 00:53:53,361 --> 00:53:56,729 That's a great question, Piper! Truth is, 1077 00:53:56,731 --> 00:53:59,131 the combinations are endless. 1078 00:53:59,133 --> 00:54:03,303 There we have the absolutely adorable Chug... Chihuahua and pug... 1079 00:54:03,305 --> 00:54:07,774 and the cuddle-icious Dalmuchsund... Dalmatian and dachshund, 1080 00:54:07,776 --> 00:54:09,709 Then there's the Yorkiepoo, 1081 00:54:09,711 --> 00:54:12,245 the corman shepherd, and on and on. 1082 00:54:12,247 --> 00:54:15,314 Amazing bouncing balls! I had no idea! 1083 00:54:15,316 --> 00:54:19,019 Is it safe to cross breed any dog, Scuzzy Bot, 1084 00:54:19,021 --> 00:54:21,187 or are there health risks involved? 1085 00:54:21,189 --> 00:54:24,156 Excellent question, Piper. I see you're paying close attention. 1086 00:54:24,158 --> 00:54:27,394 Studies have actually found a few more 1087 00:54:27,396 --> 00:54:30,663 genetic defects in purebreds than in mixed breeds. 1088 00:54:30,665 --> 00:54:33,299 But overall, there seems to be no recurring trends 1089 00:54:33,301 --> 00:54:36,403 in the genetic health or illness of a dog 1090 00:54:36,405 --> 00:54:38,805 based on crossbreeding alone. 1091 00:54:38,807 --> 00:54:43,009 So by all accounts, it is not dangerous to mix dog breeds. 1092 00:54:43,011 --> 00:54:45,845 Leftover-licious, that's great! 1093 00:54:45,847 --> 00:54:48,048 By contrast, some pure breeds 1094 00:54:48,050 --> 00:54:50,917 experience negative health trends that are quite unpleasant 1095 00:54:50,919 --> 00:54:53,819 and sometimes even life-threatening. 1096 00:54:53,821 --> 00:54:56,323 Great Danes' hearts sometimes struggle 1097 00:54:56,325 --> 00:54:58,091 to support their giant bodies. 1098 00:54:58,093 --> 00:55:00,394 King Charles spaniels are sometimes born 1099 00:55:00,396 --> 00:55:03,430 with heads too small for their brains, 1100 00:55:03,432 --> 00:55:07,801 and a reported 60% of golden retrievers contract cancer. 1101 00:55:07,803 --> 00:55:11,138 So while purebreds remain as popular as ever at dog shows, 1102 00:55:11,140 --> 00:55:15,241 there can be risks in maintaining those perfect breed standards. 1103 00:55:15,243 --> 00:55:19,111 Whoa, I'm just blown away. I didn't realize that. 1104 00:55:19,113 --> 00:55:20,980 I have a question. 1105 00:55:20,982 --> 00:55:23,850 What was the first-ever mixed-breed dog, Scuzzy Bot? 1106 00:55:23,852 --> 00:55:27,988 Good question. And I have a two-part answer for you, Boobear. 1107 00:55:27,990 --> 00:55:31,258 The very first mutt, or mixed-breed dog, 1108 00:55:31,260 --> 00:55:33,125 is actually impossible to know. 1109 00:55:33,127 --> 00:55:36,830 From the beginning, dogs have crossbred 1110 00:55:36,832 --> 00:55:40,232 and been intentionally crossbred to create stronger breeds 1111 00:55:40,234 --> 00:55:43,970 more suited to particular tasks with specific desired traits. 1112 00:55:43,972 --> 00:55:48,274 Even purebred dogs are the result of early crossbreeding, 1113 00:55:48,276 --> 00:55:52,845 and only designated pure by modern sanctioning bodies, 1114 00:55:52,847 --> 00:55:55,781 like the American Kennel Club, who applied what they called 1115 00:55:55,783 --> 00:55:58,785 a breed standard to the animal. 1116 00:55:58,787 --> 00:56:01,721 By those modern standards, I can tell you who the first 1117 00:56:01,723 --> 00:56:03,490 mixed-breed dog show champion was. 1118 00:56:03,492 --> 00:56:05,892 Her name was Katie Lee, 1119 00:56:05,894 --> 00:56:09,830 a former shelter dog who, in April 2010, 1120 00:56:09,832 --> 00:56:13,399 became the first-ever mutt to win an AKC title. 1121 00:56:13,401 --> 00:56:16,136 Hey, Piper, I think we just found the answer 1122 00:56:16,138 --> 00:56:19,004 to General Hot Dog's "what the woof" question. 1123 00:56:19,006 --> 00:56:22,209 You're right, Boobear. There's no way to know the first mixed-breed dog, 1124 00:56:22,211 --> 00:56:26,979 but Katie Lee was the first one to win a championship under modern rules. 1125 00:56:26,981 --> 00:56:29,182 Congratulations on finding the answer 1126 00:56:29,184 --> 00:56:32,285 to this mission's "what the woof" question, Pup Scouts. 1127 00:56:32,287 --> 00:56:36,392 General Hot Dog will be proud of you, no bones about it. 1128 00:56:38,961 --> 00:56:42,095 Fantastic work, Pup Scouts. 1129 00:56:42,097 --> 00:56:45,799 Your mission was a great success. 1130 00:56:45,801 --> 00:56:50,136 You're well on your way to winning the prestigious 1131 00:56:50,138 --> 00:56:54,040 Smartest Pooch award and... 1132 00:56:54,042 --> 00:56:56,509 all the bones 1133 00:56:56,511 --> 00:56:59,212 you can eat for a year! 1134 00:56:59,214 --> 00:57:01,180 Ball-bouncin' awesome! 1135 00:57:01,182 --> 00:57:04,484 Were you able to find the answer to this mission's 1136 00:57:04,486 --> 00:57:06,953 "what the woof" question? 1137 00:57:06,955 --> 00:57:09,055 Yes, General Hot Dog. We sure did. 1138 00:57:09,057 --> 00:57:12,926 There's no way to know who was the first mixed-breed dog. 1139 00:57:12,928 --> 00:57:15,162 But a former shelter dog named Katie Lee 1140 00:57:15,164 --> 00:57:18,365 was the very first American Kennel Club-certified 1141 00:57:18,367 --> 00:57:20,332 mixed-breed champion. 1142 00:57:20,334 --> 00:57:22,201 That's great! 1143 00:57:22,203 --> 00:57:25,205 Good job, Pup Scouts. 1144 00:57:25,207 --> 00:57:27,473 What's our next mission, General Hot Dog? 1145 00:57:27,475 --> 00:57:30,075 Your next mission is going to be 1146 00:57:30,077 --> 00:57:33,546 your most awesome yet. 1147 00:57:33,548 --> 00:57:36,816 We want you to learn about 1148 00:57:36,818 --> 00:57:40,520 Chinese chow chows and pugs! 1149 00:57:40,522 --> 00:57:43,924 Chinese chow chows and pugs? 1150 00:57:43,926 --> 00:57:46,826 - Super awesome! -Cool. Can't wait to get started. 1151 00:57:46,828 --> 00:57:48,528 Tail wiggling. 1152 00:57:48,530 --> 00:57:51,163 Ears flappin'. 1153 00:57:51,165 --> 00:57:54,033 Pup Scouts are ready for the chase, General Hot Dog. 1154 00:58:07,216 --> 00:58:10,950 - Whoo-hoo! - Whoo-hoo! 1155 00:58:10,952 --> 00:58:14,321 - Greetings, Pup Scouts. - Hey, General Hot Dog. 1156 00:58:14,323 --> 00:58:18,225 - Hey, General Hot Dog. - Piper, Boobear, 1157 00:58:18,227 --> 00:58:20,526 it's time for the annual Pup Scouts of the World contest, 1158 00:58:20,528 --> 00:58:23,263 where teams compete for the chance to win 1159 00:58:23,265 --> 00:58:26,566 the prestigious Smartest Pooch award 1160 00:58:26,568 --> 00:58:30,636 and all the bones you can eat for a year. 1161 00:58:32,274 --> 00:58:35,508 Your job is to chase, fetch and report 1162 00:58:35,510 --> 00:58:38,310 all there is to know about dogs, 1163 00:58:38,312 --> 00:58:41,348 puppies, and everything in between. 1164 00:58:41,350 --> 00:58:45,151 You will travel all over the world, 1165 00:58:45,153 --> 00:58:48,321 across time, space and beyond. 1166 00:58:48,323 --> 00:58:50,957 You must keep your nose to the wind, 1167 00:58:50,959 --> 00:58:53,192 your ears perked, 1168 00:58:53,194 --> 00:58:56,529 and your paws to the wheel at all times. 1169 00:58:56,531 --> 00:59:01,334 We depend on you to do the best job possible. 1170 00:59:01,336 --> 00:59:03,904 Are you ready for your first assignment? 1171 00:59:03,906 --> 00:59:05,504 Tail wiggling. 1172 00:59:05,506 --> 00:59:07,573 Ears flappin'. 1173 00:59:07,575 --> 00:59:11,044 Pup Scouts are ready for the chase, General Hot Dog. 1174 00:59:11,046 --> 00:59:15,214 This is sure to be a challenging mission, little ones. 1175 00:59:15,216 --> 00:59:17,216 Succulent wishbones! 1176 00:59:17,218 --> 00:59:19,419 I love challenging missions. 1177 00:59:19,421 --> 00:59:21,321 Slappin' tails, me too! 1178 00:59:21,323 --> 00:59:24,557 I'm sending you two on a mission to learn about 1179 00:59:24,559 --> 00:59:26,459 chow chows and pugs! 1180 00:59:26,461 --> 00:59:31,031 - Chow chows and pugs? How cool! - Can't wait! 1181 00:59:31,033 --> 00:59:33,600 It's up to you to learn all about it 1182 00:59:33,602 --> 00:59:36,937 and report back to me with what you've discovered. 1183 00:59:36,939 --> 00:59:38,604 Sweet barbecue sauce! 1184 00:59:38,606 --> 00:59:41,374 This is going to be an incredible adventure! 1185 00:59:41,376 --> 00:59:46,111 What can you tell us about chow chows and pugs, General Hot Dog? 1186 00:59:46,113 --> 00:59:49,348 The chow chow is a dog breed from northern China. 1187 00:59:49,350 --> 00:59:53,486 In China, it's referred to as songshi quan, 1188 00:59:53,488 --> 00:59:56,355 which means "puffy lion dog." 1189 00:59:56,357 --> 01:00:00,526 The pug is also from China, and it was brought to Europe 1190 01:00:00,528 --> 01:00:03,395 way back in the 16th century, 1191 01:00:03,397 --> 01:00:07,100 where it achieved great popularity through the royal families, 1192 01:00:07,102 --> 01:00:11,537 particularly the United Kingdom's Queen Victoria. 1193 01:00:11,539 --> 01:00:15,274 Wow! I can't wait to find out more. 1194 01:00:15,276 --> 01:00:18,444 Chow chows and pugs? Sounds so interesting. 1195 01:00:18,446 --> 01:00:20,613 As you know, Boobear and Piper, 1196 01:00:20,615 --> 01:00:24,183 to win the annual Pup Scouts of the World, 1197 01:00:24,185 --> 01:00:27,553 you must find out and learn 1198 01:00:27,555 --> 01:00:30,689 tons of amazing facts about dogs. 1199 01:00:30,691 --> 01:00:33,660 - Yes, General Hot Dog. - We will. 1200 01:00:33,662 --> 01:00:35,595 Awesome! 1201 01:00:35,597 --> 01:00:40,033 You must also know that there is a question 1202 01:00:40,035 --> 01:00:42,468 that all the brightest canine minds 1203 01:00:42,470 --> 01:00:44,404 all over the world 1204 01:00:44,406 --> 01:00:46,473 have not been able to answer about 1205 01:00:46,475 --> 01:00:49,042 chow chows and pugs! 1206 01:00:49,044 --> 01:00:51,778 We need you two Pup Scouts 1207 01:00:51,780 --> 01:00:55,115 to help us answer the "what the woof" question 1208 01:00:55,117 --> 01:00:58,183 about dog breeds! 1209 01:00:58,185 --> 01:01:01,587 "What the woof" question? How cool. What is the question? 1210 01:01:01,589 --> 01:01:04,723 The "what the woof" question is this: 1211 01:01:04,725 --> 01:01:08,761 "Can you name one physical trait 1212 01:01:08,763 --> 01:01:12,698 that is found in both chow chows and pugs?" 1213 01:01:12,700 --> 01:01:15,368 That's a great question, General Hot Dog. 1214 01:01:15,370 --> 01:01:18,671 We'll sniff out the answer in the wag of a puppy's tail. 1215 01:01:18,673 --> 01:01:20,240 You'll see. 1216 01:01:20,242 --> 01:01:22,441 I will assign you the best 1217 01:01:22,443 --> 01:01:27,247 Pup Scout helper in the world: Scuzzy Bot. 1218 01:01:27,249 --> 01:01:31,584 He's a robotic encyclopedia of canine knowledge. 1219 01:01:31,586 --> 01:01:36,189 He will assist you on your mission. 1220 01:01:36,191 --> 01:01:39,091 Scuzzy Bot! We love Scuzzy Bot! 1221 01:01:39,093 --> 01:01:43,595 Be sure to ask a lot of questions, Pup Scouts. 1222 01:01:43,597 --> 01:01:45,631 You have a prestigious 1223 01:01:45,633 --> 01:01:48,667 Smartest Pooch award to win, 1224 01:01:48,669 --> 01:01:53,105 and all the bones you can eat for a year! 1225 01:01:53,107 --> 01:01:57,076 Have an amazing adventure, you two. 1226 01:01:57,078 --> 01:01:58,243 All right! 1227 01:01:58,245 --> 01:02:00,145 Pup Scouts... 1228 01:02:00,147 --> 01:02:01,513 Hurray! 1229 01:02:09,290 --> 01:02:11,357 Pup Scouts! 1230 01:02:11,359 --> 01:02:13,459 Ready to get started on your next adventure? 1231 01:02:13,461 --> 01:02:15,662 Super ready. 1232 01:02:15,664 --> 01:02:17,596 Is a Frisbee ready to fly? 1233 01:02:17,598 --> 01:02:20,399 Remember, Pup Scouts, any and all questions you have, 1234 01:02:20,401 --> 01:02:22,502 I'm here to answer them. 1235 01:02:22,504 --> 01:02:25,839 - Where do we begin? - We're going on a journey, Pup Scouts. 1236 01:02:25,841 --> 01:02:28,674 Today, we'll begin where both of these 1237 01:02:28,676 --> 01:02:31,379 great dog breeds began: China. 1238 01:02:33,147 --> 01:02:34,848 Here we are, Pup Scouts... 1239 01:02:34,850 --> 01:02:38,183 the homeland of both chow chows and pugs... 1240 01:02:38,185 --> 01:02:39,819 the country of China. 1241 01:02:39,821 --> 01:02:44,256 With a huge population of over one billion people, 1242 01:02:44,258 --> 01:02:46,558 it's big and busy. 1243 01:02:46,560 --> 01:02:50,796 Chow chows and pugs go back a long way, 1244 01:02:50,798 --> 01:02:54,334 as both of them are considered ancient dog breeds. 1245 01:02:54,336 --> 01:02:57,236 Sweet pork chops! That's amazing! 1246 01:02:57,238 --> 01:03:00,707 I'll be a hot dog without mustard. I didn't know that. 1247 01:03:00,709 --> 01:03:04,810 Oh, there's a lot to know about chow chows and pugs, Boobear. 1248 01:03:04,812 --> 01:03:07,747 - So let's get to learning. - Incredible! 1249 01:03:07,749 --> 01:03:11,216 Hit my puppy brain with more info, Scuzzy Bot. 1250 01:03:11,218 --> 01:03:12,852 Let's find out more. 1251 01:03:12,854 --> 01:03:15,354 Both of these dogs have such interesting 1252 01:03:15,356 --> 01:03:18,223 and varied histories, yet in some ways, 1253 01:03:18,225 --> 01:03:20,792 they're not as different as they look. 1254 01:03:20,794 --> 01:03:22,694 Both chow chows and pugs were big favorites 1255 01:03:22,696 --> 01:03:25,865 of the early monarchies and royal families. 1256 01:03:25,867 --> 01:03:28,200 Amazing! 1257 01:03:28,202 --> 01:03:31,270 Why did kings and queens like them so much, Scuzzy Bot? 1258 01:03:31,272 --> 01:03:34,473 Great question, Boobear. As we know, 1259 01:03:34,475 --> 01:03:37,243 every dog is a loyal friend to someone in their life. 1260 01:03:37,245 --> 01:03:39,812 But chow chows are known for their loyalty 1261 01:03:39,814 --> 01:03:42,814 above most else... so much so, 1262 01:03:42,816 --> 01:03:44,683 that they were used as palace guards 1263 01:03:44,685 --> 01:03:47,620 in ancient China, Mongolia and Tibet. 1264 01:03:47,622 --> 01:03:50,622 Wow. Cool bit of chow info. 1265 01:03:50,624 --> 01:03:53,593 Can you tell us what cool stuff pugs have done? 1266 01:03:53,595 --> 01:03:56,763 I sure can. Whereas chow chows have a reputation 1267 01:03:56,765 --> 01:03:59,832 for being fierce to strangers, pugs have a reputation 1268 01:03:59,834 --> 01:04:03,602 for being gentle, sociable, and intuitive to their owners' moods. 1269 01:04:03,604 --> 01:04:07,339 Early Chinese emperors valued their pugs so greatly 1270 01:04:07,341 --> 01:04:09,676 that the dogs had their own palace guards. 1271 01:04:09,678 --> 01:04:11,511 Jumpin' jerky treats! 1272 01:04:11,513 --> 01:04:14,714 So, chow chows worked as guards, 1273 01:04:14,716 --> 01:04:17,216 and pugs had guards. 1274 01:04:17,218 --> 01:04:19,752 Did a chow chow ever guard a pug, Scuzzy Bot? 1275 01:04:19,754 --> 01:04:22,654 I'm not sure, Boobear, 1276 01:04:22,656 --> 01:04:24,624 but it's certainly possible. 1277 01:04:24,626 --> 01:04:26,758 Although the pug was also employed 1278 01:04:26,760 --> 01:04:30,229 as a guard dog throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, 1279 01:04:30,231 --> 01:04:32,631 after one famous pug named Pompeii saved the life 1280 01:04:32,633 --> 01:04:35,267 of Europe's Prince of Orange in 1572 1281 01:04:35,269 --> 01:04:37,870 by warning him of approaching assassins. 1282 01:04:37,872 --> 01:04:42,575 Chow chows and pugs sure sound loyal, and smart too! 1283 01:04:42,577 --> 01:04:44,310 Do they do well in training? 1284 01:04:44,312 --> 01:04:46,011 Excellent question, Boobear. 1285 01:04:46,013 --> 01:04:48,814 Chow chows are actually known for being resistant to training 1286 01:04:48,816 --> 01:04:52,685 and kind of stubborn unless they're taught well from a very young age. 1287 01:04:52,687 --> 01:04:55,654 As they get older, they're known to become attached 1288 01:04:55,656 --> 01:04:58,558 and overly protective of one family member, 1289 01:04:58,560 --> 01:05:01,828 unless they receive dedicated and regular socialization. 1290 01:05:01,830 --> 01:05:06,299 Interesting. And what about pugs, Scuzzy Bot? 1291 01:05:06,301 --> 01:05:09,701 They seem too cute and cuddly to be antisocial. 1292 01:05:09,703 --> 01:05:11,904 Very good observation, Boobear. 1293 01:05:11,906 --> 01:05:15,341 Pugs actually have a reputation for being lazy 1294 01:05:15,343 --> 01:05:17,609 and can spend a lot of time napping 1295 01:05:17,611 --> 01:05:20,046 if they don't have the proper stimulation. 1296 01:05:20,048 --> 01:05:24,283 A big family with lots of action and attention suits them well. 1297 01:05:24,285 --> 01:05:26,019 Unlike chow chows, they're great with children 1298 01:05:26,021 --> 01:05:28,654 and the perfect size to play 1299 01:05:28,656 --> 01:05:30,490 without anyone getting accidentally hurt. 1300 01:05:30,492 --> 01:05:33,792 That's awesome. Pugs sound pretty low-maintenance. 1301 01:05:33,794 --> 01:05:35,895 In some ways they are, Piper, 1302 01:05:35,897 --> 01:05:38,897 but in some other ways, they require a lot of maintenance. 1303 01:05:38,899 --> 01:05:41,433 You see, pugs have some unique physical traits 1304 01:05:41,435 --> 01:05:43,669 that make them prone to health problems 1305 01:05:43,671 --> 01:05:45,837 that other dogs don't have to worry about. 1306 01:05:45,839 --> 01:05:48,040 Whoa. Like what, Scuzzy Bot? 1307 01:05:48,042 --> 01:05:51,678 Well, on account of their short, mashed snouts, 1308 01:05:51,680 --> 01:05:54,513 pugs are subject to breathing problems, allergies, 1309 01:05:54,515 --> 01:05:57,015 and something called "reverse sneezing." 1310 01:05:57,017 --> 01:05:59,017 Reverse sneezing? 1311 01:05:59,019 --> 01:06:02,654 You mean, they sneeze into their own mouths? 1312 01:06:02,656 --> 01:06:05,957 No, Boobear. Reverse sneezing 1313 01:06:05,959 --> 01:06:08,560 is characterized by loud gasping and snorting 1314 01:06:08,562 --> 01:06:11,397 that makes it look like a dog's choking. 1315 01:06:11,399 --> 01:06:13,366 These episodes usually aren't harmful, 1316 01:06:13,368 --> 01:06:16,468 but other genetic pug issues could lead to blocked airways 1317 01:06:16,470 --> 01:06:19,538 that make the dog pass out or overheat. 1318 01:06:19,540 --> 01:06:21,441 With a little regular care and maintenance, 1319 01:06:21,443 --> 01:06:23,109 these conditions can be overcome, 1320 01:06:23,111 --> 01:06:25,645 allowing the pug to lead a normal lifespan 1321 01:06:25,647 --> 01:06:27,446 of about 11 years, 1322 01:06:27,448 --> 01:06:29,915 though the oldest known pug lived to be 20. 1323 01:06:29,917 --> 01:06:32,954 Look at those chow chows. Let's check 'em out. 1324 01:06:34,689 --> 01:06:36,089 Here we are, Pup Scouts... 1325 01:06:36,091 --> 01:06:38,857 a genuine Chinese chow chow kennel, 1326 01:06:38,859 --> 01:06:42,095 complete with oodles of the cute little buggers, and big buggers! 1327 01:06:42,097 --> 01:06:46,765 They do it all here, from breeding to training to competitive showing 1328 01:06:46,767 --> 01:06:49,102 to finding these dogs their forever homes. 1329 01:06:49,104 --> 01:06:52,772 Wow. I can see a lot of the traits you mentioned, Scuzzy Bot. 1330 01:06:52,774 --> 01:06:54,573 Chow chows really are loyal, 1331 01:06:54,575 --> 01:06:57,542 playful and ferocious, all at once. 1332 01:06:57,544 --> 01:07:00,046 That they are, and then some, Piper, 1333 01:07:00,048 --> 01:07:03,915 all rolled up in a cute, super-fuzzy ball of impressive canine. 1334 01:07:03,917 --> 01:07:06,718 Hopping hot hamburger patties, look at that one! 1335 01:07:06,720 --> 01:07:09,721 What's that chow doing over there? 1336 01:07:09,723 --> 01:07:12,924 It looks like he's ready to go play, Boobear. 1337 01:07:12,926 --> 01:07:16,928 Chow chows sure can be funny when they want to be. 1338 01:07:16,930 --> 01:07:20,933 Oh, don't let their stoic guard-dog traits fool you, Piper. 1339 01:07:20,935 --> 01:07:25,004 Chows can be downright goofy. Take a look at that crazy one. 1340 01:07:25,006 --> 01:07:28,841 Wow! I'll be a dog biscuit. That's incredible! 1341 01:07:28,843 --> 01:07:31,843 Are there pug kennels too, where pugs can be bred, 1342 01:07:31,845 --> 01:07:34,613 raised, trained and adopted? 1343 01:07:34,615 --> 01:07:38,618 That's a great question, Piper! Yes, there sure are pug kennels. 1344 01:07:38,620 --> 01:07:40,685 As a matter of fact, turn around. 1345 01:07:40,687 --> 01:07:43,122 There happens to be one right over there. 1346 01:07:43,124 --> 01:07:46,426 Sweet bones of delight! You're right! 1347 01:07:46,428 --> 01:07:48,428 Mighty marrow bone chews! 1348 01:07:48,430 --> 01:07:51,531 Pugs are so darn cute and cuddly. 1349 01:07:51,533 --> 01:07:53,933 I almost can't stand it! 1350 01:07:53,935 --> 01:07:58,069 Say, why are some pugs beige while others are black? 1351 01:07:58,071 --> 01:08:01,908 Are those the only two colors a pug comes in? 1352 01:08:01,910 --> 01:08:06,044 Excellent question, Piper! I see you're paying close attention. 1353 01:08:06,046 --> 01:08:08,513 Those two colors, known as black and fawn, 1354 01:08:08,515 --> 01:08:11,116 are generally the most common pug coat colors, 1355 01:08:11,118 --> 01:08:15,754 and also the only two colors recognized by the the American Kennel Club, 1356 01:08:15,756 --> 01:08:18,758 although pug coats can and do span a spectrum of colors, 1357 01:08:18,760 --> 01:08:21,827 including shades of silver and gold. 1358 01:08:21,829 --> 01:08:24,796 Cool! So do chow chows also 1359 01:08:24,798 --> 01:08:28,733 come in more colors than the black and golden brown we often see? 1360 01:08:28,735 --> 01:08:30,603 Absolutely, Boobear. 1361 01:08:30,605 --> 01:08:33,906 Chows generally appear in five different coat colors: 1362 01:08:33,908 --> 01:08:37,577 black, cinnamon, red, blue and cream. 1363 01:08:37,579 --> 01:08:41,546 They're usually just as fluffy, though, no matter what color they are. 1364 01:08:41,548 --> 01:08:44,884 Whoa! Total brain blast. That's incredible! 1365 01:08:44,886 --> 01:08:47,953 I have a question. Besides hailing from China 1366 01:08:47,955 --> 01:08:50,956 and being loyal to their families, 1367 01:08:50,958 --> 01:08:54,527 do chow chows and pugs have any specific traits in common, Scuzzy Bot? 1368 01:08:54,529 --> 01:08:56,895 Hmm. You bet they do, Boobear. 1369 01:08:56,897 --> 01:08:59,564 Both chow chows and pugs 1370 01:08:59,566 --> 01:09:02,734 share the common trait of a blue, black or spotted tongue. 1371 01:09:02,736 --> 01:09:06,706 Thirty percent of purebred dogs share this distinctive trait, 1372 01:09:06,708 --> 01:09:09,675 and the chow chow and pug are within that percentage. 1373 01:09:09,677 --> 01:09:12,111 Hey, Piper, I think we just found the answer 1374 01:09:12,113 --> 01:09:15,214 to General Hot Dog's "what the woof" question. 1375 01:09:15,216 --> 01:09:18,518 You're right, Boobear. Chow chows and pugs both 1376 01:09:18,520 --> 01:09:22,188 both share the tendency for blue, black or spotted tongues. 1377 01:09:22,190 --> 01:09:24,223 Congratulations on finding the answer 1378 01:09:24,225 --> 01:09:27,559 to this mission's "what the woof" question, Pup Scouts. 1379 01:09:27,561 --> 01:09:29,895 General Hot Dog will be proud of you. 1380 01:09:29,897 --> 01:09:31,600 No bones about it. 1381 01:09:33,901 --> 01:09:37,103 Fantastic work, Pup Scouts. 1382 01:09:37,105 --> 01:09:40,872 Your mission was a great success. 1383 01:09:40,874 --> 01:09:43,843 You're well on your way to winning 1384 01:09:43,845 --> 01:09:47,880 the prestigious Smartest Pooch award 1385 01:09:47,882 --> 01:09:50,282 and... 1386 01:09:50,284 --> 01:09:54,219 all the bones you can eat for a year! 1387 01:09:54,221 --> 01:09:56,221 Tail-waggin' awesome! 1388 01:09:56,223 --> 01:09:59,724 Were you able to find the answer to this mission's 1389 01:09:59,726 --> 01:10:01,993 "what the woof" question? 1390 01:10:01,995 --> 01:10:04,130 Yes, General Hot Dog, we did. 1391 01:10:04,132 --> 01:10:06,999 Chow chows and pugs both share the tendency 1392 01:10:07,001 --> 01:10:09,201 for blue, black or spotted tongues. 1393 01:10:09,203 --> 01:10:12,971 Thirty percent of pure breeds have this characteristic, 1394 01:10:12,973 --> 01:10:16,008 including the chow chows and the pugs. 1395 01:10:16,010 --> 01:10:17,876 That's great! 1396 01:10:17,878 --> 01:10:20,880 Good job, Pup Scouts! 1397 01:10:20,882 --> 01:10:23,215 What's our next mission, General Hot Dog? 1398 01:10:23,217 --> 01:10:28,054 Your next mission is going to be your most awesome yet. 1399 01:10:28,056 --> 01:10:30,590 We want you to learn about 1400 01:10:30,592 --> 01:10:33,725 French bulldogs and poodles! 1401 01:10:33,727 --> 01:10:37,028 French bulldogs and poodles? Wow, cool! 1402 01:10:37,030 --> 01:10:40,866 I'll be a squeaky toy. Can't wait to get started. 1403 01:10:40,868 --> 01:10:44,804 - Tail wiggling. - Ears flappin'. 1404 01:10:44,806 --> 01:10:49,108 Pup Scouts are ready for the chase, General Hot Dog. 1405 01:12:04,621 --> 01:12:04,737 Subtitles by explosiveskull