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In the Forests of Italy, Old Men Search for Truffles With Their Dogs

by Dan Schindel March 11, 2021March 11, 2021

The documentary The Truffle Hunters looks at a dying way of life.

Posted inFilm

The Curious Lives of the Russian Stray Dogs That Traveled to Space

by Dan Schindel September 14, 2020November 5, 2020

Space Dogs explores the lives of Moscow street dogs past and present, including the ones used in the Soviet space program.

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The Cop-Attacking Chilean Dog Who Became a Worldwide Symbol of Protest

by Billy Anania November 5, 2019July 14, 2020

The recent uprising in Chile is full of references to the beloved Negro Matapacos, who accompanied protesters for many years. As his legend spreads, so too do images of the good boy.

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What the “Can You Pet the Dog?” Test Reveals About Modern Video Games

by Forrest Cardamenis June 27, 2019August 3, 2021

Across social media, various players love to test game realism. What do the limits of this realism say about the future of the medium?

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New York’s New Museum of the Dog Is Serving Canine Realness Extravaganza

by Zachary Small March 8, 2019March 13, 2019

It’s stuffed to the brim with oodles of poodles and painted Pomeranians. But are these pooch paintings Pugcassos, or just plan Shih Tzu?

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Crazed Hotelier Sets Art Dealer’s Dogs on Fire [UPDATED]

by Benjamin Sutton October 13, 2016November 3, 2020

“They must die!” boutique hotel mogul Vikram Chatwal allegedly screamed at Molly and Finn, the Jack Russell terriers of gallerist Sean Kelly, before pulling out an aerosol can and lighter and attempting to torch the poor pups.

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The Curious Fates of Famous Artists’ Pets

by Allison Meier July 7, 2016July 8, 2016

There’s a whole history of woe for the pets of famous artists, especially when the creative types decided no ordinary cat or dog would do, and brought exotic creatures into their urban lives, or chose a rather macabre tribute to their animal lives.

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Living the Ruff Life in New York City

by Laura C. Mallonee May 8, 2015May 8, 2015

When photographer Erik Carter first moved to Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in 2012, he noticed an unusual number of pit bulls in the area.

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