Did you know there are over 400 recognised dog breeds?
Dogs can be found in more shapes, sizes and varieties than any other mammal on the planet and during the last few years, scientists have delved deeper than ever before into the canine mind and body and the results are mind-blowing. T
The Secret Life of Dogs narrated by Martin Clunes is one-off, heart-warming and revealing documentary , explores the truth behind dogs’ super powers, their undying loyalty and the incredible intuition of man’s best friend.
With its slow-mo footage of frolicking dogs and shots of unbearably cute puppies, you might initially consign this dog documentary with Martin Clunes narrating to the canine fanatics-only box, but stick with it. Amid the well-known facts (such as that dogs are colour-blind), there are some not-at-all-shaggy dog stories that will amaze. There’s a real jaw-dropper about Endal the labrador, who saved his owner’s life after a car hit them.
Narrator and dog-lover Martin Clunes also reveals a few lesser-known snippets of information. For example, right-pawed dogs (ie those that lead off on their right leg) are calm, confident and self-assured so are perfect candidates to be a guide dog for the blind.
Martin Clunes narrates this Secret Life of Dogs documentary exploring how dogs see, smell and experience the world around them, revealing insights into the behaviour, loyalty and remarkable intuition of man's best friend. The programme follows the development of a Labrador puppy from birth through to her own pregnancy as she trains to be a guide dog for the blind and also hears personal accounts of canines that have saved lives, helped to rebuild marriages and detected diseases in their owners.
Warning: the Secret Life of Dogs Documentary goes for 43 minutes and you won't want to stop.