Pup Scouts (2018) Movie Script
1
Whoo-hoo!
I wake up today,
it's a beautiful day
Like the sunshine somehow
removing the pain
I'm vibing away
to the music I play
Reinvigorate
I'm feeling so great
It's a beautiful world
outside my window
I'm in touch with my senses,
feeling the wind blow
Ease back, lean back
whenever you feel low
Just remember that the
world's your oyster, you know
Now's the time
Now it's your turn
There's a fire inside
You're feeling it burn
Whatever you want,
you can achieve
Trust yourself to realize
your dreams
Come what may,
life goes on
Gotta stay strong
and you won't go wrong
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Whoo-hoo!
Whoo-hoo!
[barking]
Greetings, Pup Scouts.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Piper, Boobear,
it's time for
the annual Pup Scouts
of the World contest,
where teams compete
for the chance to win
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat for a year.
[chuckles]
Your job is to chase,
fetch and report
all there is
to know about
dogs, puppies,
and everything in between.
You will travel
all over the world,
across time,
space and beyond.
You must keep your nose
to the wind,
your ears perked,
and your paws to the wheel
at all times.
We depend on you to do
the best job possible.
Are you ready for
your first assignment?
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
This is sure to be
a challenging mission,
little ones.
Succulent wishbones!
I love challenging missions.
Slappin' tails, me too!
I'm sending you two
on a mission
to learn about
the evolution of dogs!
The evolution of dogs?
- How cool!
- Can't wait!
It's up to you to learn
all about it, and report back to
me with what you've discovered.
Sweet barbecue sauce!
This is going to be
an incredible adventure!
What can you tell us about
evolution, General Hot Dog?
Evolution is the process
that allows an organism
to develop and diversify
from earlier life forms.
You see, us dogs have not always
looked like we do today.
We have evolved over time.
Wow! I can't wait
to find out more!
The evolution of dogs
sounds so interesting!
As you know,
Boobear and Piper,
to win the annual
Pup Scouts of the World,
you must find out
and learn tons
of amazing facts
about dogs.
We will.
Awesome!
[chuckles]
You must also know
there is a question
that all the brightest
canine minds
all over the world
have not been able to answer
about the evolution of dogs.
We need you two Pup Scouts
to help us
answer the
"what the woof" question
about the evolution of dogs.
"What the woof" question?
How cool.
What is the question?
What is the most
ancient breed of dogs
in existence today?
That's a great question,
General Hot Dog.
Yes, General Hot Dog,
we'll sniff out the answer
in the wag of a puppy's tail.
You'll see.
I will assign you
the best
Pup Scout helper in the world:
Scuzzy Bot.
He's a robotic encyclopedia
of canine knowledge.
He will assist you
on your mission.
Scuzzy Bot!
We love Scuzzy Bot!
Be sure to ask a lot
of questions, Pup Scouts.
You have a prestigious
Smartest Pooch award to win...
[chuckles]
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Have an amazing adventure,
you two.
All right!
- Pup Scouts...
- [barks]
Hurray!
[all laughing]
Pup Scouts!
Ready to get started
on your next adventure?
Super ready.
[chuckles]
Is a Frisbee ready to fly?
Remember, Pup Scouts,
any and all questions you have,
I'm here to answer them.
Where do we begin?
Six million years ago,
the Earth's climate
was getting
gradually colder.
This is what eventually led
to the glaciations
of the Pliocene
and the Pleistocene.
This was also known
as the Ice Age.
Sweet pork chops!
That's amazing!
I'll be a kitty cat.
I didn't know that.
Now, look down there.
That's the southern part
of North America,
today's southwestern
United States and Mexico,
six million years ago.
There is where
small woodland foxes
started getting
a lot larger and faster.
By the late Miocene,
about five million years ago,
the first ancestors
of coyotes, wolves,
and domestic dogs
had emerged.
All members
of this family,
which also includes modern-day
jackals, hyenas and foxes,
are known as canids.
Incredible!
Hit my puppy brain with more
incredible facts, Scuzzy Bot.
From America,
a group of canids
made their way
into Europe and Asia.
The first canids were small-
to medium-sized meat eaters,
but they were not the top
predators wolves are today.
But all that was about to change
with the emergence
of a large creature
the size of a wolf
around three to four
million years ago.
Totally rip-tastic!
Now, Boobear and Piper,
the mighty wolf as we know them today
didn't appear until
much later...
800 thousand years ago,
in modern-day Alaska.
The time period is known
as the Middle Pleistocene.
Amazing!
Did dogs evolve
from wolves?
Great question, Boobear.
The answer is yes.
And no.
You see, Pup Scouts,
although dogs
are of the same species
as modern wolves,
they did not evolve
from the wolves you see today.
It is believed
that dogs have evolved
from a wolf species
which is now extinct.
Whoa!
Cool factoid.
How did they know that?
One way to learn about
evolution is to use DNA.
What is DNA, Scuzzy Bot?
DNA is short for...
[gasps]
deoxyribonucleic acid.
[chuckles] I know.
It's a mouthful, isn't it?
DNA is a thin molecule
in the shape
of a winding curved ladder
made up of nucleotides.
Animal bodies
are made of cells,
and DNA is a complicated
and pretty cool mechanism
that tells cells
what to do.
In other words,
the cells of your body
take orders from DNA,
just like young dogs
take orders from
the alpha dog of the pack.
Without the directions
of the alpha dog,
younger dogs wouldn't
know how to behave.
That's the same relationship
cells and DNA have.
When did the first dogs
appear, Scuzzy Bot?
Excellent question, Boobear.
Dogs have separated
from their wolf ancestors
over 30,000 years ago.
The earliest known fossil
of a domestic dog
is from 31,700 years ago
and was found in
what is today's Belgium.
So dogs
and modern-day wolves
don't have anything
in common, Scuzzy Bot.
Very good observation,
Boobear.
Seems as if it would be so,
but it is not.
There has been,
throughout time,
mixing of dogs
with modern-day wolves.
So even if dogs
don't descend
from modern-day wolves,
they have mixed with them
in the very recent past.
All this makes it
very difficult for scientists
to pinpoint the exact
origin of dogs.
Can they tell us when dogs
become man's best friend?
They can approximate
when that happened by using
archeological evidence.
Whoa! Archeological evidence?
What is that?
Archeology is
the study of the past
based not on
written evidence,
such as books
or ancient writing,
but on physical evidence.
Most of the archeological
evidence
comes from
digging in the ground
for ancient bones
or artifacts.
Digging?
I'm an ace at digging,
especially for
delicious bones!
Follow me, Pup Scouts.
Let's head to the site
where the first domesticated dog
was discovered.
Whoo-hoo!
Yay-hay-hay-hay!
Here we are, Pup Scouts.
Below us is Germany.
It was here that the skeleton
of a domesticated dog was found.
Its DNA identifies it as
Canis lupus familiarus,
which is the fancy name
for... dog!
The remains date to around
13,000 to 14,000 years ago,
and he was one of the earliest
examples of man's best friend.
How do we know?
We know because his skeleton
was found in the same
burial site
as a man and a woman,
so he was a domesticated,
and possibly well-loved
family dog.
Where else were ancient dogs
found, Scuzzy Bot?
Let's see. Uh, remains
of Canis lupus familiarus
were found in Iraq, China,
Siberia and Denmark.
Were they all domesticated dogs?
It's hard to tell
with all of them, although
when dogs are found
in human burial grounds,
it's a good indication
that their lives
and that of humans
have become very close.
There are examples
in the Baikal region
in modern-day Russia of dogs'
ceremonial burials.
Archeologists have found dogs
buried lying
on their right side
and facing towards the east,
just like humans.
Some dogs were even
buried with artifacts,
like stone
and bone carvings.
Wow! I'll be a dog biscuit.
That's incredible!
Did all those ancient dogs
look the same?
That's a great question, Piper!
The answer is,
probably not.
There is evidence that multiple
breeds of primitive dogs existed.
Many earlier forms of
domesticated dogs went extinct
and were replaced by other
primitive dogs.
All these dogs had different
coat lengths and color,
and even their faces
and muzzles were different.
Sweet barbecue bones!
I had no idea.
What about breeds?
When did people begin to create
all the dog breeds
we see today?
Excellent question, Piper.
I see you're paying
close attention.
The process of breeding dogs
to look like
some of the breeds we see today
has been a long one,
probably dating
back thousands of years
since prehistoric times.
Why did people breed dogs to look
so different from each other?
Normally, dogs are bred
to make sure certain traits
that people like about them
are produced,
like size, color,
temperament and shape.
For example,
livestock guardian dogs
were bred more than
2,000 years ago to protect
flocks or herds of domesticated
animals, like sheep.
Whoa!
Beagle brain blast!
- That's incredible!
- I have a question.
What's the most ancient
dog breed, Scuzzy Bot?
It's believe the most ancient
dog breed in existence today
is the New Guinea
Highland Wild Dog.
They were believed
to have gone extinct,
but a pack
of healthy and happy
New Guinea highland wild dogs
have been discovered recently
in the highest island
mountain peak in the world:
the summit of Mount Carstensz
in New Guinea.
Hey, Piper,
I think we just found the answer
to General Hot Dog's
"what the woof" question.
You're right, Boobear.
The most ancient dog breed
in existence today
is the New Guinea
highland wild dog.
Congratulations
on finding the answer
to this mission's "what the
woof" question, Pup Scouts.
General Hot Dog
will be proud of you.
No bones about it.
Fantastic work,
Pup Scouts.
Your mission was
a great success.
You're well on your way
to winning the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat
for a year!
Tail-waggin' awesome!
Say, were you able to find
the answer to this mission's
"what the woof" question?
Yes, General Hot Dog.
We sure did.
The most ancient dog breed
in existence today
is the New Guinea
highland wild dog.
They were believed
to have gone extinct,
but a pack of New Guinea
highland wild dogs have been
recently discovered.
That's great! Ha!
Good job, Pup Scouts!
What's our next mission,
General Hot Dog?
Your next mission is going to be
your most awesome yet.
We want you to learn about...
puppies!
Puppies?
Wow! Cool!
I'll be a bacon strip!
Can't wait to get started.
[all laughing]
Whoo-hoo!
Whoo-hoo!
Greetings, Pup Scouts.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Piper, Boobear,
it's time for
the annual Pup Scouts
of the World contest,
where teams compete
for the chance to win
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat for a year.
[chuckles]
Your job is to chase,
fetch and report
all there is
to know about
dogs, puppies,
and everything in between.
You will travel
all over the world,
across time,
space and beyond.
You must keep your nose
to the wind,
your ears perked,
and your paws to the wheel
at all times.
We depend on you to do
the best job possible.
Are you ready for
your first assignment?
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
This is sure to be
a challenging mission,
little ones.
Succulent wishbones!
I love challenging
missions.
Slappin' tails,
me too!
I'm sending you two
on a mission to learn
all about puppies!
Puppies! How cool!
Can't wait!
It's up to you to learn
all about it
and report back to me
with what you've discovered.
That's cooler
than a cooled T-bone.
This is going to be
an incredible adventure!
What can you tell us about
puppies, General Hot Dog?
Well, Piper,
a puppy is
a juvenile dog.
At birth,
puppies can weigh anywhere
from less than a pound
up to about 23 pounds
for larger breeds.
Dogs give birth
to multiple offspring,
and puppies are born
in groups
of anywhere
from three to eight.
They call these groups
of newborns "litters."
[chuckles]
Puppies also don't waste time,
and they grow up fast.
Other changes can also
occur as they grow,
like changes
in fur color.
Wow!
I can't wait
to find out more!
Puppies sound
so interesting.
As you know,
Boobear and Piper,
to win the annual
Pup Scouts of the World,
you must find out
and learn tons
of amazing facts
about dogs.
Yes, General Hot Dog.
[barks]
We will.
Awesome! Ha!
You must also know
there is a question that
all the brightest canine minds
all over the world
have not been able to answer
about puppies.
We need you two Pup Scouts
to help us
answer the "what the woof"
question about puppies.
"What the woof" question?
How cool!
What is the question?
I'm glad you asked, Piper.
This time, the "what the woof"
question is,
"What was the largest
litter of puppies ever born?"
That's a great question,
General Hot Dog.
We'll sniff out the answer
in the wag of a puppy's tail.
You'll see.
I will assign you the best
Pup Scout helper in the world:
Scuzzy Bot.
He's a robotic encyclopedia
of canine knowledge.
He will assist you
on your mission.
Scuzzy Bot!
We love Scuzzy Bot!
Be sure to ask a lot
of questions, Pup Scouts.
You have a prestigious
Smartest Pooch award to win,
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
[chuckles]
Have an amazing adventure,
you two.
All right!
- Pup Scouts...
- [barks]
Hurray!
[all laughing]
Pup Scouts, ready to get started
on your next adventure?
- Super ready!
- Ha, ha!
Is a Frisbee
ready to fly?
Remember, Pup Scouts,
any and all questions you have,
- I'm here to answer them.
- Where do we begin?
[Scuzzy Bot] Let's begin
with all the ways in which
puppies are born
all over the world, shall we?
Down there is
the United States of America.
Let's go check out
some puppies who live there.
Some puppies get lucky
and are born into good homes
with families who are interested
in breeding their animals.
This is one of the best ways
to introduce a little puppy
into the world...
surrounded by loving people
and a support system
for the big learning curve
that comes with being born.
Puppies grow fast
and can achieve
full-grown height
and weight
in just a few weeks,
depending upon their breed.
Sweet pork chops!
That's amazing!
I'll be a kitty cat.
I didn't know that.
Chances are good that most
puppies will be taken care of,
as one in three
American households
currently have
a dog or puppy.
Cool!
Hit my pup brain
with more totally cool
facts, Scuzzy Bot.
Dogs gestate
in the womb
at a much shorter rate
than human babies,
and mommy dogs
carry their puppies
for only about 60 days,
or two months, before they're born.
Totally woof-tastic.
I know, right?
And people who own dogs
treat those animals like members
of the family, which they are.
Seventy percent of dog owners
sign their pet's name
on holiday cards
for friends and loved ones.
Amazing!
Do puppies also go to school,
just like a human family's can?
[Scuzzy Bot]
Great question, Boobear.
While puppies don't
go to school for reading,
writing or arithmetic,
like human children,
they sometimes go do go
to behavior training
and housebreaking classes.
So, yes, they kind of do
go to school.
Whoa!
Cool factoid.
So what is the best way
for a good family
to find a puppy
that's right for them?
There's more than one way
to do that, Piper.
In fact, there's a wide
variety of ways,
depending on the family,
the puppy, and the situation.
Wow!
Can you tell us some of these
ways, Scuzzy Bot?
I sure can.
Unfortunately for puppies,
the world currently has a real
homeless-animal problem,
and homeless animals outnumber
homeless people five to one.
That's a bad ratio.
But luckily,
more people are animal lovers
than not,
so many homeless puppies
find their way off the streets
and into good
and loving homes.
[Piper] Whoa, Scuzzy Bot.
They're very lucky.
I'm so happy these poor
little guys get a chance
to meet their forever person,
who will love them.
Totally.
How else can someone
meet the puppy of their
dreams, Scuzzy Bot?
Excellent question, Boobear.
A person can also find
their perfect puppy
through a variety
of reputable breeders,
like the ones who are
endorsed by groups
like the American Kennel Club or
the Westminster Kennel Dog Club.
Wow! There are big organizations
that care that much
about little puppies?
That's amazing,
Scuzzy Bot!
[Scuzzy Bot] Very good
observation, Boobear.
There are actually
many organizations
that focus on helping puppies
and animals of all kinds.
Really?
Who are they?
The Humane Society
of the United States
and Humane Society International
are just two who do a lot of good.
Then there's People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals,
Friends of Animals,
and Petfinder.
The A.S.P.C.A.
is another one.
It stands for
"The American Society
for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals."
Whoa! What types
of stuff do they do?
They're a longtime leader
in rescue, adoption and welfare
for puppies
and other animals
who sometimes don't have people
who want to take care of them.
I don't know who wouldn't
want to take care
of a cute, cuddly
little puppy.
Who wouldn't want
to do that?
Good question, Boobear.
The unfortunate truth is,
some people don't have the time,
skills, or interest
in raising a puppy.
Puppies are a lot of work,
in case you don't know.
And luckily for them,
there are a lot more people
and organizations that do care
and want to help.
And I've got a surprise
for you guys.
We're about to drop in
on some wonderful groups
who do great jobs
training puppies
to grow up big
and strong and good,
and live long lives
with their people.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Yay!
Here we are, Pup Scouts...
puppy class 101.
This is just one place where
puppies learn the basics...
basic training, if you will...
of behavior and communication.
Look at all the toys and the treats!
Where are we?
[Scuzzy Bot] Welcome to a
dog-training center, Piper.
[Boobear]
Wow! What do they do here?
[Scuzzy Bot] Well, some places
offer grooming, training, boarding,
daycare and adoption services
for recent puppy parents.
That sounds like
they cover it all.
Pretty much, Piper.
Some of these places offer
puppy and adult dog training
classes at affordable prices.
They are run by
a staff of experts
for interested
pet owners.
After just a few classes,
any wild and wooly puppy
can transform into
a well-behaved and good-mannered
member of the family.
Wow! I'll be a dog biscuit.
That's incredible!
Exactly what kinds of things
do puppies learn
in puppy schooling,
Scuzzy Bot?
That's a great question,
Piper.
Puppies learn everything
they need to join
a human owner
or family's home,
but also the basics
of how to behave
and be good dogs
all by themselves.
As we know, some of the biggest
issues with puppies
occur when they're
left alone.
Hyperactivity, boredom,
confusion and fear
can lead to all kinds
of behavioral problems,
especially if the puppy
has access
to delicate things
or breakables.
Sweet barbecue bones!
I had no idea.
Sounds like schooling can come
in handy in more ways than one.
How long do puppy classes
usually last?
Excellent question,
Piper.
I see you're paying
close attention.
It depends on the puppy,
but experts recommend
keeping puppy training
sessions short...
no more than 15 minutes,
or even shorter, if the puppy
has a short attention span.
If training runs too long,
energetic puppies
stand a good chance
of getting distracted
or bored,
and that's when
most mistakes happen.
How long do people train puppies
before the training takes effect
and becomes their new behavior,
Scuzzy Bot?
It usually takes
four to six months to train,
but sometimes takes as long
as a year, Boobear.
Whoa! Beagle brain blast!
That's incredible!
[Boobear]
I have a question!
If puppies are born in litters
of multiple numbers,
that could make for a whole
class full of rowdy puppies.
What's the biggest litter of
puppies ever born, Scuzzy Bot?
The biggest litter
of puppies
ever born is 24,
to a Neapolitan mastiff
named Tia
on November 29, 2004,
in the United Kingdom.
And Tia's full name is
Abellatino Arabella.
Hey, Piper, I think
we just found the answer
to General Hot Dog's
"what the woof" question.
You're right, Boobear.
The largest litter of puppies
ever born is 24.
[chuckles] Congratulations
on finding the answer
to this mission's "what the
woof" question, Pup Scouts
General Hot Dog
will be proud of you,
no bones about it.
Fantastic work,
Pup Scouts.
Your mission was
a great success.
You're well on your way
to winning
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat
for a year!
Tail-waggin' awesome!
Say, were you able to find
the answer to this mission's
"what the woof" question?
Yes, General Hot Dog.
We sure did.
The largest litter of
puppies ever born is 24,
to Tia, a Neapolitan mastiff
in the U.K.
They were born
on November 29, 2004,
and Tia's full name is
Abellatino Arabella.
That's great!
Good job, Pup Scouts.
Your next mission
is going to be
your most awesome yet.
We want you
to learn about
how dogs help man.
How dogs help man?
Wow! Cool!
I'll be a bacon strip!
Can't wait
to get started.
[barks]
Ears flappin'!
- [barks] Tail wiggling.
- [all laughing]
Whoo-hoo!
Whoo-hoo!
Greetings, Pup Scouts.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Piper, Boobear,
it's time for
the annual Pup Scouts
of the World contest,
where teams compete
for the chance to win
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat for a year.
[chuckles]
Your job is to chase,
fetch and report
all there is
to know about
dogs, puppies,
and everything in between.
You will travel
all over the world,
across time,
space and beyond.
You must keep your nose
to the wind,
your ears perked,
and your paws to the wheel
at all times.
We depend on you to do
the best job possible.
Are you ready for
your first assignment?
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
All right!
This is sure to be
a challenging mission,
little ones.
Succulent wishbones!
I love challenging missions.
Slappin' tails,
me too!
I'm sending you two
on a mission
to learn about
how dogs help man.
How dogs help man.
How cool!
Can't wait.
It's up to you learn
all about it
and report back to me
with what you've discovered.
Sweet barbecue sauce!
This is going to be
an incredible adventure!
What can you tell us about how
dogs help man, General Hot Dog?
Dogs are the first domesticated
species in history,
and they've been purposely bred
over the centuries
for various
desirable traits.
Physical traits,
behavioral traits and sensory traits
all endear dogs to humans
and strengthen the bonds
between them,
historically making
the dog valued,
revered and loved.
Wow! I can't wait
to find out more.
How dogs help man...
sounds so interesting.
As you know,
Boobear and Piper,
to win the annual
Pup Scouts of the World,
you must find out
and learn tons
of amazing facts
about dogs.
- Yes, General Hot Dog!
- [barks] We will!
Awesome!
You must also know
there is a question
that all the brightest
canine minds
all over the world
have not been able to answer
about how dogs help man.
We need you two Pup Scouts
to help us answer
the "what the woof"
question
about how dogs
help man.
"What the woof" question."
How cool.
What is the question?
Well, for some time,
dogs have been used
to aid man in medical areas.
One of the most prominent
and helpful of these
have been dogs that are
specifically trained
to help the blind to see.
Today's "what the woof"
question is this:
"Who was history's very first
Seeing Eye dog?"
That's a great question,
General Hot Dog.
We'll sniff out the answer in the
wag of a puppy's tail. You'll see.
I will assign you
the best
Pup Scout helper in the world:
Scuzzy Bot.
He's a robotic encyclopedia
of canine knowledge.
He will assist you
on your mission.
Scuzzy Bot!
We love Scuzzy Bot!
Be sure to ask a lot
of questions, Pup Scouts.
You have a prestigious
Smartest Pooch award to win...
[chuckles]
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Have an amazing adventure,
you two.
All right!
- Pup Scouts...
- [barks]
Hurray!
[all laughing]
Pup Scouts!
Ready to get started
on your next adventure?
- Super ready.
- [chuckles]
Is a Frisbee ready to fly?
Remember, Pup Scouts,
any and all questions you have,
I'm here to answer them.
- Where do we begin?
- I'm glad you asked.
Let's begin with some of the most
feel-good stories we can find
where dogs haven't only helped
humans, they've saved lives.
It's no secret that
dog and man form a bond
as strong... and at times greater...
than people do with each other.
Humans can sometimes be
complicated creatures,
but dogs, not so much.
With dogs, you always know
where you stand.
The dog is a natural
companion animal,
and if a dog likes you,
you'll be inseparable.
Likewise, if a dog doesn't like
you, you'll know that too.
Dogs wear their hearts
on their s...
um... [chuckles] sleeves,
and in times of distress,
it's not uncommon for dogs to risk
their lives for their human families.
Incredible.
My little puppy mind
is officially blown.
I'll be a burger patty.
I didn't know that!
Oh, it's true, Boobear.
It's all true.
In emergencies,
natural disasters,
or just instances
of plain, old trouble,
dogs have come up big
for the people in their lives.
Let's take a look at some
downright heroic dogs
and the amazing things
they've done to help man
in times of need
or distress.
Incredible. Hit me with more super
facts, Scuzzy Bot.
Life can be unpredictable
and sometimes dangerous when
things happen beyond our control.
Natural disasters like fire,
floods and earthquakes
can't be controlled,
only dealt with
as best people can.
And sometimes they need
a little extra help
dealing with problems
that arise.
This is where dogs have come up
big over the years,
alerting man to danger
and even saving the lives
of their loved ones.
Totally incredible!
[Scuzzy Bot] Dogs have woken sleeping
people up to alert them to trouble,
and in some really bad cases,
they've led man to safety.
Without their dogs,
these people might have died.
[Boobear] Amazing!
How do dogs possess the quality
to lead people of of,
say, a burning building?
[Scuzzy Bot]
Great question, Boobear.
There are a few
different answers.
Dogs have better eyesight
than humans do,
with large pupils
and a better ability
to process light,
or the lack thereof.
If it's dark, or if smoke from
a fire makes it hard to see,
a wide-eyed dog
can come in real handy.
Whoa. Cool factoid.
What other super senses
do dogs have?
I'm glad you asked, Piper.
Along with their
exceptional eyesight,
dogs can also hear
much better than humans.
With super sensitive ears,
dogs can register sounds
way before man's
audio spectrum,
and they have mobile ears
that are able to pinpoint
the exact source of any sound
by using an array of muscles
that lift, lower,
tilt and pivot their ears.
And dogs are also able
to pick up sounds
at four times the distance
that a human can.
Sounds like dogs practically
have super powers.
What other special senses do dogs
possess, Scuzzy Bot?
A supercharged
sense of smell
also helps dogs to do all
kinds of cool things, Boobear.
Smell receptors dominate
a dog's brain,
much like visual receptors
dominate man's brain.
Dogs have approximately
40 times
more smell sensitivity
than humans do,
allowing them to detect
a scent's direction
and track its source.
[Boobear] But how does
strength of smell allow a dog
to track down the source
of that smell?
Excellent question,
Boobear.
A dog's wet nose
allows it to detect
the air breeze that contains
a particular scent.
Does that explain
why so many lost dogs
are able to find
their ways home, Scuzzy Bot?
Very good observation, Boobear.
That's exactly why.
If a dog gets out of its yard
and wanders its neighborhood,
it can still use the scent
of home to find its way back,
provided the dog hasn't roamed
so far that it loses that scent.
That's never fun, and usually
requires a good Samaritan
to find and return
the dog to its owner.
[Piper] What about tracking
people, Scuzzy Bot?
Do dogs ever do that?
[Scuzzy Bot]
They sure do. Dogs track
all kinds of people,
and things too.
In the law-enforcement world,
dogs are often used
to track down
escaped prisoners
and return them to jail
to finish their sentences.
[Piper] Whoa!
Do dogs ever track good people too?
They do indeed, Piper.
They've tracked missing children,
helped guide lost hikers
out of the woods,
and even gotten medical help
for injured people.
Dogs track everything,
all the time,
for all kinds
of reasons.
It's a skill
they don't really turn off.
Like a basic instinct.
- Or a super power.
- Absolutely.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Yay!
[Scuzzy Bot] Here we are, Pup Scouts.
Take a look around.
This is where dogs
help man the most.
Looks like any other city
on any other day to me.
[Scuzzy Bot]
That's because it is, Piper.
Most dogs share
their lives with man,
so when trouble arises
or help is needed,
who's usually the first
on the scene? Dogs!
Makes sense, Scuzzy Bot.
But-But how many
emergencies
do average people
face in a day?
Uh, it depends on what we
consider emergencies, Boobear.
Some people just need a little
help finding their lost car keys.
Enter,
one sensitive-snouted canine.
That's crazy. No wonder they
call dogs "man's best friend."
Indeed, Piper.
Guard dogs have also
come in handy for humans,
protecting homes and businesses
from break-ins and theft.
Then, on the other hand,
someone might need help
escaping a dangerous flood.
A heroic dog can certainly come
in handy there too, and has.
[Boobear]
Wow!
I'll be a dog biscuit.
That's incredible!
[Piper] Fires, floods,
and lost car keys.
That covers a lot of the ways
someone can be helped.
Just how did dogs
and humans develop
such a strong bond anyway?
[chuckles]
That's a great question, Piper.
The domestic relationship
between dog and man
has been traced back
about 13,000 years.
Based on archeological
findings, including
dog bones buried near,
and sometimes with, human remains,
it's been concluded that the
relationship between dogs and man
has been developing almost
from the very beginning.
Sweet barbecue bones!
I had no idea.
Do you think a dog's instinct
to be a part of a pack
figures into their close
relationship with humans?
Do they actually see man
as a member of their pack?
[Scuzzy Bot] Excellent
question, Piper.
I see you're paying
close attention.
It's true that dogs instinctively
want to bond with a pack.
The inborn desire to bond
could be a reason
why they express such
unconditional loyalty
and affection
for humans.
[Boobear] Wow!
Do dogs think man is like them?
Just another
weird-looking dog?
[chuckles]
Interesting question, Boobear.
Dogs know the difference
between themselves and man,
but research suggests that
the closer the relationship,
like a single owner
with a dog who gets
all their attention, for
instance, the more likely it is
that the dog views itself
as equal to man.
Whoa!
Beagle brain blast!
- That's incredible!
- I have a question.
We heard that dogs are often
used in medical rehabilitation,
like helping
the blind to see.
Do you know,
who was the very first
Seeing Eye dog,
Scuzzy Bot?
[Scuzzy Bot] As a matter of
fact, I do, Boobear.
The world's first
Seeing Eye guide dog
was a female German shepherd
named Kiss,
but renamed Buddy after training
to assist her new owner,
a man named Morris Frank.
Buddy helped Mr. Frank to get
around in the world again,
with activities like
crossing busy streets,
using staircases,
and opening doors...
things that had been previously
un-doable by a blind man.
Hey, Piper,
I think we just found the answer
to General Hot Dog's
"what the woof" question.
You're right, Boobear.
The world's first
Seeing Eye guide dog was Buddy,
belonging to Mr. Morris Frank.
Congratulations
on finding the answer
to this mission's "what the
woof" question, Pup Scouts.
General Hot Dog
will be proud of you.
No bones about it.
Fantastic work,
Pup Scouts.
Your mission was a great success.
[chuckles]
You're well on your way
to winning
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award...
[chuckles]
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Tail-waggin' awesome!
Say, were you able to
find out the answer
to this mission's
"what the woof" question?
Yes, General Hot Dog.
We sure did.
The world's first Seeing Eye
guide dog was named Buddy.
And Buddy helped a blind man
named Morris Frank.
[chuckles]
That's great!
Good job, Pup Scouts!
What's our next mission,
General Hot Dog?
Your next mission
is going to be
the most awesome yet.
We want you to learn about
different dog breeds.
Dog breeds?
Wow! Cool!
I'll be a bacon strip.
Can't wait to get started.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
[all laughing]
Whoo-hoo!
Whoo-hoo!
Greetings, Pup Scouts.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Piper, Boobear, it's time
for the annual Pup Scouts
of the World contest,
where teams compete
for the chance to win
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat for a year.
[chuckles]
Your job is to chase,
fetch and report
all there is to know
about dogs,
puppies, and everything
in between.
You will travel
all over the world,
across time,
space and beyond.
You must keep your nose
to the wind,
your ears perked,
and your paws to the wheel
at all times.
We depend on you to do
the best job possible.
Are you ready for
your first assignment?
- [barks] Tail wiggling.
- [barks] Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
This is sure to be
a challenging mission,
little ones.
Succulent wishbones!
I love challenging
missions.
Slappin' tails,
me too!
I'm sending you two
on a mission to learn about
dog breeds!
- Dog breeds. How cool.
- Can't wait!
It's up to you to learn
all about it,
and report back to me
with what you've discovered.
Sweet barbecue sauce!
This is going to be
an incredible adventure!
What can you tell us about dog
breeds, General Hot Dog?
[chuckles]
Now, that's
a broad question, Piper.
There are many different
dog breeds in the world,
all distinguishable
by types
and their unique traits
and characteristics.
There are way too many
to list
off the top of my head,
actually.
Wow! I can't wait
to find out more.
Lots and lots of different dog breeds.
Sounds so interesting.
As you know,
Boobear and Piper, to win
the annual Pup Scouts
of the World,
you must find out
and learn
tons of amazing facts
about dogs.
- Yes, General Hot Dog.
- [barks] We will.
Awesome!
[chuckles]
You must also know
there is a question
that all the brightest
canine minds
all over the world
have not been able to answer
about dog breeds.
We need
you two Pup Scouts
to help us answer
the "what the woof"
question about dog breeds.
"What the woof" question?
How cool!
What is the question?
The question is,
"What dog
was the world's first
mixed-breed dog?"
By "mixed-breed," I mean
a dog born from mating
two different
purebred dogs
to make a new breed
containing characteristics
of both the mother
and the father dog!
That's a great question,
General Hot Dog.
We'll sniff out the answer
in the wag of a puppy's tail.
You'll see.
I will assign you
the best
Pup Scout helper in the world:
Scuzzy Bot.
He's a robotic encyclopedia
of canine knowledge.
He will assist you
on your mission.
Scuzzy Bot!
We love Scuzzy Bot!
Be sure to ask a lot
of questions, Pup Scouts.
You have a prestigious
Smartest Pooch award to win,
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Have an amazing adventure,
you two.
All right!
- Pup Scouts...
- [barks]
Hurray!
[all laughing]
Pup Scouts, ready to get started
on your next adventure?
- Super ready!
- Ha, ha!
Is a Frisbee
ready to fly?
Remember, Pup Scouts,
any and all questions you have,
- I'm here to answer them.
- Where do we begin?
Where else? Let's begin
at the most fun place to see
different dog breeds
on parade
and one of the big three
major competitive dog shows
in the United States,
the National Dog Show!
I'll be a hot dog without mustard.
I didn't know that.
Starting way back in 1879,
it was originally known as the
Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show.
the Kennel Club
of Philadelphia
was one of the founding clubs
of the American Kennel Club,
who we previously learned about,
if you recall.
In 2002, NBC began airing
the annual the Kennel Club
of Philadelphia Dog Show
every Thanksgiving Day,
and they renamed it
the National Dog Show.
Sweet pork chops!
That's amazing!
I'll be a kitty cat.
I didn't know that.
Oh, well,
there you go, Boobear.
The show has been
put on every year
since its inception
in 1879,
with the exception of a break
during America's Great Depression
from 1928 through 1932.
And the show traditionally
features
a dazzling array
of dog breeds...
more dog breeds
than I can even remember.
You name the breed,
and it's probably appeared here
throughout the years.
Incredible!
Hit my puppy brain with more
incredible facts, Scuzzy Bot.
The National Dog Show has hosted
some of the most fun
and funniest dog breeds ever
displayed to the public.
Every breed's traits,
strengths,
endearing qualities and quirks
are on full display at this show.
And with an impressive
network TV audience of over
20 million viewers,
the dog breeds that compete
at the National Dog Show
get a lot of attention.
- Totally woof-tastic.
- It sure is, Piper.
And just some of the dogs that
have won the competition
in recent years reads like
a who's who
of barking superstars.
Breeds like
the American foxhound,
the bloodhound, Skye terrier,
the greyhound,
the wire fox terrier,
the Irish setter, Scottish setter,
the pointer,
Australian shepherd and toy poodles
have all claimed the dog show's
highest prize: Best in Show.
[Boobear]
Amazing!
Have any mixed dog breeds
ever won
Best in Show at
the National Dog Show?
Great question, Boobear.
But no. Mixed-breed
or crossbreed dogs
are specifically banned from
competing in the National Dog Show,
which showcases only the best
100% purebred dogs
it can find.
You don't say?
That sounds great
for purebred dogs,
but not so much for crossbreeds,
who surely are
just as beautiful, impressive,
talented and lovable,
right, Scuzzy Bot?
Right, Piper. And funny
you mention it, because
dog lovers the world over
recognized exactly that,
which is why there are now
mixed-breed dog show competitions,
showcasing
the best mutts
from around the world.
Whoa!
Tell us about some
of these dog shows.
And who are the dogs
who've won them, Scuzzy Bot?
Absolutely, Boobear.
The mixed-breed dog clubs of America
have made great strides
in including
some amazing crossbred dogs
in high-level
competitions.
Some prominent groups,
events, and championship games
that now focus on
mixed-breed dogs
are the United Kennel Club,
Classic Canine Games,
the Mixed-Breed Clubs
of America,
and the North American
Flyball Association.
Whoa, Scuzzy Bot,
that factoid is cooler
than a popsicle after a run.
So, do the major dog clubs
now recognize
these previously ignored
mixed breeds, Scuzzy Bot?
Great question, Boobear.
And the answer is, yes.
Since 2010,
the American Kennel Club
has included
clearly mixed breeds
in its competitions,
delighting dog lovers
the world over.
That's awesome!
After all,
a dog's skill,
beauty and intelligence
shouldn't be confined only to
pure breeding, right Scuzzy Bot?
[chuckles] Very good point, Boobear.
That's right.
In fact, some very notable
and popular dog breeds
have appeared as a result
of crossbreeding,
and many of these dogs
are actually healthier
than the strictly
purebred ones.
Yowza! Can you tell us
about some of them?
I can do better than that, Piper.
Why don't we take a look?
- Whoa! Can we?
- Sure, we can.
Here we go!
Uh, it kinda feels
like we're heading into
Frankenstein's laboratory.
[chuckles]
Nothing to worry about, Boobear.
Designer dogs,
as some people call them,
are every bit as loyal
and lovable as pure breeds.
Come on.
Let's check 'em out and see.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Yay!
Here we are, Pup Scouts:
designer dog paradise.
A crossbreeding
wonderland.
Holy burger balls.
What's that one
over there?
Ah, that's the Frankenstein
terrier, Piper.
- The what?
- [chuckles]
I'm only kidding,
Boobear.
These dogs are
some of the cutest,
most unique mutts
you'll find anywhere.
- Let's meet them, shall we?
- As long as they don't bite.
They don't bite, right?
No, they don't bite,
Piper.
Take this little guy,
for instance.
This one's lovingly
referred to as a dorgi.
That's a Dalmatian and a corgi,
for your information.
And we have here a pitsky...
pit bull and husky.
And while we're here, we mustn't ignore
the chusky... chow chow and husky.
And look over there
at that one.
That's a Labsky...
Labrador retriever and husky.
Wow! I'll be a chew toy.
That's amazing!
It looks like huskies are
popular in crossbreeding.
Are any other dog breeds
mixed often?
That's a great question,
Piper! Truth is,
the combinations
are endless.
There we have the absolutely
adorable Chug... Chihuahua and pug...
and the cuddle-icious Dalmuchsund...
Dalmatian and dachshund,
Then there's the Yorkiepoo,
the corman shepherd,
and on and on.
Amazing bouncing balls!
I had no idea!
Is it safe to cross breed
any dog, Scuzzy Bot,
or are there
health risks involved?
Excellent question, Piper.
I see you're paying close attention.
Studies have actually
found a few more
genetic defects in purebreds
than in mixed breeds.
But overall, there seems to be
no recurring trends
in the genetic health
or illness of a dog
based on
crossbreeding alone.
So by all accounts,
it is not dangerous to mix dog breeds.
Leftover-licious,
that's great!
By contrast,
some pure breeds
experience negative health
trends that are quite unpleasant
and sometimes even
life-threatening.
Great Danes' hearts
sometimes struggle
to support
their giant bodies.
King Charles spaniels
are sometimes born
with heads too small
for their brains,
and a reported 60% of golden
retrievers contract cancer.
So while purebreds remain
as popular as ever at dog shows,
there can be risks in maintaining
those perfect breed standards.
Whoa, I'm just blown away.
I didn't realize that.
I have a question.
What was the first-ever
mixed-breed dog, Scuzzy Bot?
Good question. And I have a
two-part answer for you, Boobear.
The very first mutt,
or mixed-breed dog,
is actually impossible
to know.
From the beginning,
dogs have crossbred
and been intentionally crossbred
to create stronger breeds
more suited to particular tasks
with specific desired traits.
Even purebred dogs are the
result of early crossbreeding,
and only designated pure
by modern sanctioning bodies,
like the American Kennel Club,
who applied what they called
a breed standard
to the animal.
By those modern standards,
I can tell you who the first
mixed-breed dog show
champion was.
Her name was Katie Lee,
a former shelter dog who,
in April 2010,
became the first-ever mutt
to win an AKC title.
Hey, Piper,
I think we just found the answer
to General Hot Dog's
"what the woof" question.
You're right, Boobear. There's no way
to know the first mixed-breed dog,
but Katie Lee was the first one to
win a championship under modern rules.
Congratulations
on finding the answer
to this mission's "what the
woof" question, Pup Scouts.
General Hot Dog will be proud of
you, no bones about it.
Fantastic work,
Pup Scouts.
Your mission was
a great success.
You're well on your way
to winning the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and...
[chuckles]
all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Ball-bouncin' awesome!
Were you able to find
the answer to this mission's
"what the woof" question?
Yes, General Hot Dog.
We sure did.
There's no way to know who was
the first mixed-breed dog.
But a former shelter dog
named Katie Lee
was the very first American
Kennel Club-certified
mixed-breed champion.
That's great!
Good job, Pup Scouts.
What's our next mission,
General Hot Dog?
Your next mission
is going to be
your most awesome yet.
We want you
to learn about
Chinese chow chows
and pugs!
Chinese chow chows
and pugs?
- Super awesome! -Cool.
Can't wait to get started.
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
[all laughing]
- Whoo-hoo!
- Whoo-hoo!
- Greetings, Pup Scouts.
- Hey, General Hot Dog.
- Hey, General Hot Dog.
- Piper, Boobear,
it's time for the annual
Pup Scouts of the World contest,
where teams compete
for the chance to win
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat for a year.
[chuckles]
Your job is to chase,
fetch and report
all there is to know
about dogs,
puppies,
and everything in between.
You will travel
all over the world,
across time,
space and beyond.
You must keep your nose
to the wind,
your ears perked,
and your paws to the wheel
at all times.
We depend on you to do
the best job possible.
Are you ready for
your first assignment?
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
This is sure to be a challenging
mission, little ones.
Succulent wishbones!
I love challenging missions.
Slappin' tails, me too!
I'm sending you two
on a mission to learn about
chow chows and pugs!
- Chow chows and pugs? How cool!
- Can't wait!
It's up to you to learn
all about it
and report back to me
with what you've discovered.
Sweet barbecue sauce!
This is going to be
an incredible adventure!
What can you tell us about chow
chows and pugs, General Hot Dog?
The chow chow is a dog breed
from northern China.
In China, it's referred to
as songshi quan,
which means
"puffy lion dog."
The pug is also from China,
and it was brought to Europe
way back in the 16th century,
where it achieved great popularity
through the royal families,
particularly the United
Kingdom's Queen Victoria.
Wow! I can't wait
to find out more.
Chow chows and pugs?
Sounds so interesting.
As you know,
Boobear and Piper,
to win the annual
Pup Scouts of the World,
you must find out
and learn
tons of amazing facts
about dogs.
- Yes, General Hot Dog.
- [barks] We will.
Awesome!
You must also know that
there is a question
that all the brightest
canine minds
all over the world
have not been able
to answer about
chow chows and pugs!
We need
you two Pup Scouts
to help us answer the
"what the woof" question
about dog breeds!
"What the woof" question?
How cool. What is the question?
The "what the woof"
question is this:
"Can you name
one physical trait
that is found in both
chow chows and pugs?"
That's a great question,
General Hot Dog.
We'll sniff out the answer
in the wag of a puppy's tail.
You'll see.
I will assign you
the best
Pup Scout helper in the world:
Scuzzy Bot.
He's a robotic encyclopedia
of canine knowledge.
He will assist you
on your mission.
Scuzzy Bot!
We love Scuzzy Bot!
Be sure to ask a lot
of questions, Pup Scouts.
You have a prestigious
Smartest Pooch award to win,
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Have an amazing adventure,
you two.
All right!
- Pup Scouts...
- [barks]
Hurray!
[all laughing]
Pup Scouts!
Ready to get started
on your next adventure?
- Super ready.
- [chuckles]
Is a Frisbee ready to fly?
Remember, Pup Scouts,
any and all questions you have,
I'm here to answer them.
- Where do we begin?
- We're going on a journey, Pup Scouts.
Today, we'll begin
where both of these
great dog breeds began:
China.
Here we are, Pup Scouts...
the homeland of both
chow chows and pugs...
the country of China.
With a huge population
of over one billion people,
it's big and busy.
Chow chows and pugs
go back a long way,
as both of them are
considered ancient dog breeds.
Sweet pork chops!
That's amazing!
I'll be a hot dog without mustard.
I didn't know that.
Oh, there's a lot to know about
chow chows and pugs, Boobear.
- So let's get to learning.
- Incredible!
Hit my puppy brain
with more info, Scuzzy Bot.
Let's find out more.
Both of these dogs have
such interesting
and varied histories,
yet in some ways,
they're not as different
as they look.
Both chow chows and pugs
were big favorites
of the early monarchies
and royal families.
Amazing!
Why did kings and queens
like them so much, Scuzzy Bot?
Great question, Boobear.
As we know,
every dog is a loyal friend
to someone in their life.
But chow chows are known
for their loyalty
above most else...
so much so,
that they were used
as palace guards
in ancient China,
Mongolia and Tibet.
Wow. Cool bit
of chow info.
Can you tell us what cool stuff
pugs have done?
I sure can. Whereas
chow chows have a reputation
for being fierce to strangers,
pugs have a reputation
for being gentle, sociable,
and intuitive to their owners' moods.
Early Chinese emperors valued
their pugs so greatly
that the dogs had
their own palace guards.
Jumpin' jerky treats!
So, chow chows
worked as guards,
and pugs had guards.
Did a chow chow ever guard
a pug, Scuzzy Bot?
[chuckles]
I'm not sure, Boobear,
but it's certainly possible.
Although the pug
was also employed
as a guard dog throughout
the 16th and 17th centuries,
after one famous pug named
Pompeii saved the life
of Europe's Prince of Orange
in 1572
by warning him
of approaching assassins.
Chow chows and pugs sure sound
loyal, and smart too!
Do they do well
in training?
[Scuzzy Bot]
Excellent question, Boobear.
Chow chows are actually known
for being resistant to training
and kind of stubborn unless they're
taught well from a very young age.
As they get older,
they're known to become attached
and overly protective
of one family member,
unless they receive dedicated
and regular socialization.
Interesting.
And what about pugs, Scuzzy Bot?
They seem too cute and cuddly
to be antisocial.
Very good observation,
Boobear.
Pugs actually have a reputation
for being lazy
and can spend a lot
of time napping
if they don't have
the proper stimulation.
A big family with lots of action
and attention suits them well.
Unlike chow chows,
they're great with children
and the perfect size to play
without anyone getting
accidentally hurt.
That's awesome. Pugs sound
pretty low-maintenance.
In some ways
they are, Piper,
but in some other ways,
they require a lot of maintenance.
You see, pugs have some
unique physical traits
that make them prone
to health problems
that other dogs
don't have to worry about.
Whoa. Like what,
Scuzzy Bot?
Well, on account of
their short, mashed snouts,
pugs are subject to
breathing problems, allergies,
and something called
"reverse sneezing."
Reverse sneezing?
You mean, they sneeze
into their own mouths?
[chuckles]
No, Boobear. Reverse sneezing
is characterized
by loud gasping and snorting
that makes it look like
a dog's choking.
These episodes
usually aren't harmful,
but other genetic pug issues
could lead to blocked airways
that make the dog pass out
or overheat.
With a little regular
care and maintenance,
these conditions
can be overcome,
allowing the pug to lead
a normal lifespan
of about 11 years,
though the oldest known pug
lived to be 20.
Look at those chow chows.
Let's check 'em out.
Here we are, Pup Scouts...
a genuine Chinese
chow chow kennel,
complete with oodles of the cute
little buggers, and big buggers!
They do it all here, from breeding
to training to competitive showing
to finding these dogs
their forever homes.
Wow. I can see a lot of the
traits you mentioned, Scuzzy Bot.
Chow chows really are loyal,
playful and ferocious,
all at once.
That they are,
and then some, Piper,
all rolled up in a cute,
super-fuzzy ball of impressive canine.
Hopping hot hamburger patties,
look at that one!
What's that chow doing
over there?
[chuckles] It looks like he's
ready to go play, Boobear.
[chuckles] Chow chows sure can
be funny when they want to be.
Oh, don't let their stoic
guard-dog traits fool you, Piper.
Chows can be downright goofy.
Take a look at that crazy one.
Wow! I'll be a dog biscuit.
That's incredible!
Are there pug kennels too,
where pugs can be bred,
raised, trained
and adopted?
That's a great question, Piper!
Yes, there sure are pug kennels.
As a matter of fact,
turn around.
There happens to be one
right over there.
Sweet bones of delight!
You're right!
Mighty marrow bone chews!
Pugs are so darn cute
and cuddly.
I almost can't stand it!
Say, why are some pugs beige
while others are black?
Are those the only two colors
a pug comes in?
Excellent question, Piper!
I see you're paying close attention.
Those two colors,
known as black and fawn,
are generally the most common
pug coat colors,
and also the only two colors recognized
by the the American Kennel Club,
although pug coats can and do
span a spectrum of colors,
including shades
of silver and gold.
[Boobear]
Cool! So do chow chows also
come in more colors than the black
and golden brown we often see?
Absolutely, Boobear.
Chows generally appear
in five different coat colors:
black, cinnamon, red,
blue and cream.
They're usually just as fluffy,
though, no matter what color they are.
Whoa! Total brain blast.
That's incredible!
I have a question.
Besides hailing from China
and being loyal
to their families,
do chow chows and pugs have any
specific traits in common, Scuzzy Bot?
Hmm. You bet they do,
Boobear.
Both chow chows and pugs
share the common trait of
a blue, black or spotted tongue.
Thirty percent of purebred dogs
share this distinctive trait,
and the chow chow and pug
are within that percentage.
Hey, Piper,
I think we just found the answer
to General Hot Dog's
"what the woof" question.
You're right, Boobear.
Chow chows and pugs both
both share the tendency for
blue, black or spotted tongues.
Congratulations
on finding the answer
to this mission's "what the
woof" question, Pup Scouts.
General Hot Dog
will be proud of you.
No bones about it.
Fantastic work,
Pup Scouts.
Your mission was
a great success.
You're well on your way
to winning
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and...
[chuckles]
all the bones you can eat
for a year!
Tail-waggin' awesome!
Were you able to find
the answer to this mission's
"what the woof" question?
Yes, General Hot Dog,
we did.
Chow chows and pugs
both share the tendency
for blue, black
or spotted tongues.
Thirty percent of pure breeds
have this characteristic,
including the chow chows
and the pugs.
That's great!
Good job, Pup Scouts!
What's our next mission,
General Hot Dog?
Your next mission is going to be
your most awesome yet.
We want you
to learn about
French bulldogs
and poodles!
French bulldogs and poodles?
Wow, cool!
I'll be a squeaky toy.
Can't wait to get started.
- [barks] Tail wiggling.
- [barks] Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
[all laughing]
I wake up today,
it's a beautiful day
Like the sunshine somehow
removing the pain
I'm vibing away
to the music I play
Reinvigorate
I'm feeling so great
It's a beautiful world
outside my window
I'm in touch with my senses,
feeling the wind blow
Ease back, lean back
whenever you feel low
Just remember that the
world's your oyster, you know
Now's the time
Now it's your turn
There's a fire inside
You're feeling it burn
Whatever you want,
you can achieve
Trust yourself to realize
your dreams
Come what may,
life goes on
Gotta stay strong
and you won't go wrong
So what you waitin' for?
'Cause the time's right now
I said, what you waitin' for?
Gonna ride right now
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I wake up today,
it's a beautiful day
Like the sunshine somehow
removing the pain
I'm vibing away
to the music I play
Reinvigorate
I'm feeling so great
I wake up today,
it's a beautiful day
Like the sunshine somehow
removing the pain
I'm vibing away
to the music I play
Reinvigorate
I'm feeling so great
Whoo-hoo!
I wake up today,
it's a beautiful day
Like the sunshine somehow
removing the pain
I'm vibing away
to the music I play
Reinvigorate
I'm feeling so great
It's a beautiful world
outside my window
I'm in touch with my senses,
feeling the wind blow
Ease back, lean back
whenever you feel low
Just remember that the
world's your oyster, you know
Now's the time
Now it's your turn
There's a fire inside
You're feeling it burn
Whatever you want,
you can achieve
Trust yourself to realize
your dreams
Come what may,
life goes on
Gotta stay strong
and you won't go wrong
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Whoo-hoo!
Whoo-hoo!
[barking]
Greetings, Pup Scouts.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Piper, Boobear,
it's time for
the annual Pup Scouts
of the World contest,
where teams compete
for the chance to win
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat for a year.
[chuckles]
Your job is to chase,
fetch and report
all there is
to know about
dogs, puppies,
and everything in between.
You will travel
all over the world,
across time,
space and beyond.
You must keep your nose
to the wind,
your ears perked,
and your paws to the wheel
at all times.
We depend on you to do
the best job possible.
Are you ready for
your first assignment?
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
This is sure to be
a challenging mission,
little ones.
Succulent wishbones!
I love challenging missions.
Slappin' tails, me too!
I'm sending you two
on a mission
to learn about
the evolution of dogs!
The evolution of dogs?
- How cool!
- Can't wait!
It's up to you to learn
all about it, and report back to
me with what you've discovered.
Sweet barbecue sauce!
This is going to be
an incredible adventure!
What can you tell us about
evolution, General Hot Dog?
Evolution is the process
that allows an organism
to develop and diversify
from earlier life forms.
You see, us dogs have not always
looked like we do today.
We have evolved over time.
Wow! I can't wait
to find out more!
The evolution of dogs
sounds so interesting!
As you know,
Boobear and Piper,
to win the annual
Pup Scouts of the World,
you must find out
and learn tons
of amazing facts
about dogs.
We will.
Awesome!
[chuckles]
You must also know
there is a question
that all the brightest
canine minds
all over the world
have not been able to answer
about the evolution of dogs.
We need you two Pup Scouts
to help us
answer the
"what the woof" question
about the evolution of dogs.
"What the woof" question?
How cool.
What is the question?
What is the most
ancient breed of dogs
in existence today?
That's a great question,
General Hot Dog.
Yes, General Hot Dog,
we'll sniff out the answer
in the wag of a puppy's tail.
You'll see.
I will assign you
the best
Pup Scout helper in the world:
Scuzzy Bot.
He's a robotic encyclopedia
of canine knowledge.
He will assist you
on your mission.
Scuzzy Bot!
We love Scuzzy Bot!
Be sure to ask a lot
of questions, Pup Scouts.
You have a prestigious
Smartest Pooch award to win...
[chuckles]
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Have an amazing adventure,
you two.
All right!
- Pup Scouts...
- [barks]
Hurray!
[all laughing]
Pup Scouts!
Ready to get started
on your next adventure?
Super ready.
[chuckles]
Is a Frisbee ready to fly?
Remember, Pup Scouts,
any and all questions you have,
I'm here to answer them.
Where do we begin?
Six million years ago,
the Earth's climate
was getting
gradually colder.
This is what eventually led
to the glaciations
of the Pliocene
and the Pleistocene.
This was also known
as the Ice Age.
Sweet pork chops!
That's amazing!
I'll be a kitty cat.
I didn't know that.
Now, look down there.
That's the southern part
of North America,
today's southwestern
United States and Mexico,
six million years ago.
There is where
small woodland foxes
started getting
a lot larger and faster.
By the late Miocene,
about five million years ago,
the first ancestors
of coyotes, wolves,
and domestic dogs
had emerged.
All members
of this family,
which also includes modern-day
jackals, hyenas and foxes,
are known as canids.
Incredible!
Hit my puppy brain with more
incredible facts, Scuzzy Bot.
From America,
a group of canids
made their way
into Europe and Asia.
The first canids were small-
to medium-sized meat eaters,
but they were not the top
predators wolves are today.
But all that was about to change
with the emergence
of a large creature
the size of a wolf
around three to four
million years ago.
Totally rip-tastic!
Now, Boobear and Piper,
the mighty wolf as we know them today
didn't appear until
much later...
800 thousand years ago,
in modern-day Alaska.
The time period is known
as the Middle Pleistocene.
Amazing!
Did dogs evolve
from wolves?
Great question, Boobear.
The answer is yes.
And no.
You see, Pup Scouts,
although dogs
are of the same species
as modern wolves,
they did not evolve
from the wolves you see today.
It is believed
that dogs have evolved
from a wolf species
which is now extinct.
Whoa!
Cool factoid.
How did they know that?
One way to learn about
evolution is to use DNA.
What is DNA, Scuzzy Bot?
DNA is short for...
[gasps]
deoxyribonucleic acid.
[chuckles] I know.
It's a mouthful, isn't it?
DNA is a thin molecule
in the shape
of a winding curved ladder
made up of nucleotides.
Animal bodies
are made of cells,
and DNA is a complicated
and pretty cool mechanism
that tells cells
what to do.
In other words,
the cells of your body
take orders from DNA,
just like young dogs
take orders from
the alpha dog of the pack.
Without the directions
of the alpha dog,
younger dogs wouldn't
know how to behave.
That's the same relationship
cells and DNA have.
When did the first dogs
appear, Scuzzy Bot?
Excellent question, Boobear.
Dogs have separated
from their wolf ancestors
over 30,000 years ago.
The earliest known fossil
of a domestic dog
is from 31,700 years ago
and was found in
what is today's Belgium.
So dogs
and modern-day wolves
don't have anything
in common, Scuzzy Bot.
Very good observation,
Boobear.
Seems as if it would be so,
but it is not.
There has been,
throughout time,
mixing of dogs
with modern-day wolves.
So even if dogs
don't descend
from modern-day wolves,
they have mixed with them
in the very recent past.
All this makes it
very difficult for scientists
to pinpoint the exact
origin of dogs.
Can they tell us when dogs
become man's best friend?
They can approximate
when that happened by using
archeological evidence.
Whoa! Archeological evidence?
What is that?
Archeology is
the study of the past
based not on
written evidence,
such as books
or ancient writing,
but on physical evidence.
Most of the archeological
evidence
comes from
digging in the ground
for ancient bones
or artifacts.
Digging?
I'm an ace at digging,
especially for
delicious bones!
Follow me, Pup Scouts.
Let's head to the site
where the first domesticated dog
was discovered.
Whoo-hoo!
Yay-hay-hay-hay!
Here we are, Pup Scouts.
Below us is Germany.
It was here that the skeleton
of a domesticated dog was found.
Its DNA identifies it as
Canis lupus familiarus,
which is the fancy name
for... dog!
The remains date to around
13,000 to 14,000 years ago,
and he was one of the earliest
examples of man's best friend.
How do we know?
We know because his skeleton
was found in the same
burial site
as a man and a woman,
so he was a domesticated,
and possibly well-loved
family dog.
Where else were ancient dogs
found, Scuzzy Bot?
Let's see. Uh, remains
of Canis lupus familiarus
were found in Iraq, China,
Siberia and Denmark.
Were they all domesticated dogs?
It's hard to tell
with all of them, although
when dogs are found
in human burial grounds,
it's a good indication
that their lives
and that of humans
have become very close.
There are examples
in the Baikal region
in modern-day Russia of dogs'
ceremonial burials.
Archeologists have found dogs
buried lying
on their right side
and facing towards the east,
just like humans.
Some dogs were even
buried with artifacts,
like stone
and bone carvings.
Wow! I'll be a dog biscuit.
That's incredible!
Did all those ancient dogs
look the same?
That's a great question, Piper!
The answer is,
probably not.
There is evidence that multiple
breeds of primitive dogs existed.
Many earlier forms of
domesticated dogs went extinct
and were replaced by other
primitive dogs.
All these dogs had different
coat lengths and color,
and even their faces
and muzzles were different.
Sweet barbecue bones!
I had no idea.
What about breeds?
When did people begin to create
all the dog breeds
we see today?
Excellent question, Piper.
I see you're paying
close attention.
The process of breeding dogs
to look like
some of the breeds we see today
has been a long one,
probably dating
back thousands of years
since prehistoric times.
Why did people breed dogs to look
so different from each other?
Normally, dogs are bred
to make sure certain traits
that people like about them
are produced,
like size, color,
temperament and shape.
For example,
livestock guardian dogs
were bred more than
2,000 years ago to protect
flocks or herds of domesticated
animals, like sheep.
Whoa!
Beagle brain blast!
- That's incredible!
- I have a question.
What's the most ancient
dog breed, Scuzzy Bot?
It's believe the most ancient
dog breed in existence today
is the New Guinea
Highland Wild Dog.
They were believed
to have gone extinct,
but a pack
of healthy and happy
New Guinea highland wild dogs
have been discovered recently
in the highest island
mountain peak in the world:
the summit of Mount Carstensz
in New Guinea.
Hey, Piper,
I think we just found the answer
to General Hot Dog's
"what the woof" question.
You're right, Boobear.
The most ancient dog breed
in existence today
is the New Guinea
highland wild dog.
Congratulations
on finding the answer
to this mission's "what the
woof" question, Pup Scouts.
General Hot Dog
will be proud of you.
No bones about it.
Fantastic work,
Pup Scouts.
Your mission was
a great success.
You're well on your way
to winning the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat
for a year!
Tail-waggin' awesome!
Say, were you able to find
the answer to this mission's
"what the woof" question?
Yes, General Hot Dog.
We sure did.
The most ancient dog breed
in existence today
is the New Guinea
highland wild dog.
They were believed
to have gone extinct,
but a pack of New Guinea
highland wild dogs have been
recently discovered.
That's great! Ha!
Good job, Pup Scouts!
What's our next mission,
General Hot Dog?
Your next mission is going to be
your most awesome yet.
We want you to learn about...
puppies!
Puppies?
Wow! Cool!
I'll be a bacon strip!
Can't wait to get started.
[all laughing]
Whoo-hoo!
Whoo-hoo!
Greetings, Pup Scouts.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Piper, Boobear,
it's time for
the annual Pup Scouts
of the World contest,
where teams compete
for the chance to win
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat for a year.
[chuckles]
Your job is to chase,
fetch and report
all there is
to know about
dogs, puppies,
and everything in between.
You will travel
all over the world,
across time,
space and beyond.
You must keep your nose
to the wind,
your ears perked,
and your paws to the wheel
at all times.
We depend on you to do
the best job possible.
Are you ready for
your first assignment?
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
This is sure to be
a challenging mission,
little ones.
Succulent wishbones!
I love challenging
missions.
Slappin' tails,
me too!
I'm sending you two
on a mission to learn
all about puppies!
Puppies! How cool!
Can't wait!
It's up to you to learn
all about it
and report back to me
with what you've discovered.
That's cooler
than a cooled T-bone.
This is going to be
an incredible adventure!
What can you tell us about
puppies, General Hot Dog?
Well, Piper,
a puppy is
a juvenile dog.
At birth,
puppies can weigh anywhere
from less than a pound
up to about 23 pounds
for larger breeds.
Dogs give birth
to multiple offspring,
and puppies are born
in groups
of anywhere
from three to eight.
They call these groups
of newborns "litters."
[chuckles]
Puppies also don't waste time,
and they grow up fast.
Other changes can also
occur as they grow,
like changes
in fur color.
Wow!
I can't wait
to find out more!
Puppies sound
so interesting.
As you know,
Boobear and Piper,
to win the annual
Pup Scouts of the World,
you must find out
and learn tons
of amazing facts
about dogs.
Yes, General Hot Dog.
[barks]
We will.
Awesome! Ha!
You must also know
there is a question that
all the brightest canine minds
all over the world
have not been able to answer
about puppies.
We need you two Pup Scouts
to help us
answer the "what the woof"
question about puppies.
"What the woof" question?
How cool!
What is the question?
I'm glad you asked, Piper.
This time, the "what the woof"
question is,
"What was the largest
litter of puppies ever born?"
That's a great question,
General Hot Dog.
We'll sniff out the answer
in the wag of a puppy's tail.
You'll see.
I will assign you the best
Pup Scout helper in the world:
Scuzzy Bot.
He's a robotic encyclopedia
of canine knowledge.
He will assist you
on your mission.
Scuzzy Bot!
We love Scuzzy Bot!
Be sure to ask a lot
of questions, Pup Scouts.
You have a prestigious
Smartest Pooch award to win,
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
[chuckles]
Have an amazing adventure,
you two.
All right!
- Pup Scouts...
- [barks]
Hurray!
[all laughing]
Pup Scouts, ready to get started
on your next adventure?
- Super ready!
- Ha, ha!
Is a Frisbee
ready to fly?
Remember, Pup Scouts,
any and all questions you have,
- I'm here to answer them.
- Where do we begin?
[Scuzzy Bot] Let's begin
with all the ways in which
puppies are born
all over the world, shall we?
Down there is
the United States of America.
Let's go check out
some puppies who live there.
Some puppies get lucky
and are born into good homes
with families who are interested
in breeding their animals.
This is one of the best ways
to introduce a little puppy
into the world...
surrounded by loving people
and a support system
for the big learning curve
that comes with being born.
Puppies grow fast
and can achieve
full-grown height
and weight
in just a few weeks,
depending upon their breed.
Sweet pork chops!
That's amazing!
I'll be a kitty cat.
I didn't know that.
Chances are good that most
puppies will be taken care of,
as one in three
American households
currently have
a dog or puppy.
Cool!
Hit my pup brain
with more totally cool
facts, Scuzzy Bot.
Dogs gestate
in the womb
at a much shorter rate
than human babies,
and mommy dogs
carry their puppies
for only about 60 days,
or two months, before they're born.
Totally woof-tastic.
I know, right?
And people who own dogs
treat those animals like members
of the family, which they are.
Seventy percent of dog owners
sign their pet's name
on holiday cards
for friends and loved ones.
Amazing!
Do puppies also go to school,
just like a human family's can?
[Scuzzy Bot]
Great question, Boobear.
While puppies don't
go to school for reading,
writing or arithmetic,
like human children,
they sometimes go do go
to behavior training
and housebreaking classes.
So, yes, they kind of do
go to school.
Whoa!
Cool factoid.
So what is the best way
for a good family
to find a puppy
that's right for them?
There's more than one way
to do that, Piper.
In fact, there's a wide
variety of ways,
depending on the family,
the puppy, and the situation.
Wow!
Can you tell us some of these
ways, Scuzzy Bot?
I sure can.
Unfortunately for puppies,
the world currently has a real
homeless-animal problem,
and homeless animals outnumber
homeless people five to one.
That's a bad ratio.
But luckily,
more people are animal lovers
than not,
so many homeless puppies
find their way off the streets
and into good
and loving homes.
[Piper] Whoa, Scuzzy Bot.
They're very lucky.
I'm so happy these poor
little guys get a chance
to meet their forever person,
who will love them.
Totally.
How else can someone
meet the puppy of their
dreams, Scuzzy Bot?
Excellent question, Boobear.
A person can also find
their perfect puppy
through a variety
of reputable breeders,
like the ones who are
endorsed by groups
like the American Kennel Club or
the Westminster Kennel Dog Club.
Wow! There are big organizations
that care that much
about little puppies?
That's amazing,
Scuzzy Bot!
[Scuzzy Bot] Very good
observation, Boobear.
There are actually
many organizations
that focus on helping puppies
and animals of all kinds.
Really?
Who are they?
The Humane Society
of the United States
and Humane Society International
are just two who do a lot of good.
Then there's People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals,
Friends of Animals,
and Petfinder.
The A.S.P.C.A.
is another one.
It stands for
"The American Society
for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals."
Whoa! What types
of stuff do they do?
They're a longtime leader
in rescue, adoption and welfare
for puppies
and other animals
who sometimes don't have people
who want to take care of them.
I don't know who wouldn't
want to take care
of a cute, cuddly
little puppy.
Who wouldn't want
to do that?
Good question, Boobear.
The unfortunate truth is,
some people don't have the time,
skills, or interest
in raising a puppy.
Puppies are a lot of work,
in case you don't know.
And luckily for them,
there are a lot more people
and organizations that do care
and want to help.
And I've got a surprise
for you guys.
We're about to drop in
on some wonderful groups
who do great jobs
training puppies
to grow up big
and strong and good,
and live long lives
with their people.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Yay!
Here we are, Pup Scouts...
puppy class 101.
This is just one place where
puppies learn the basics...
basic training, if you will...
of behavior and communication.
Look at all the toys and the treats!
Where are we?
[Scuzzy Bot] Welcome to a
dog-training center, Piper.
[Boobear]
Wow! What do they do here?
[Scuzzy Bot] Well, some places
offer grooming, training, boarding,
daycare and adoption services
for recent puppy parents.
That sounds like
they cover it all.
Pretty much, Piper.
Some of these places offer
puppy and adult dog training
classes at affordable prices.
They are run by
a staff of experts
for interested
pet owners.
After just a few classes,
any wild and wooly puppy
can transform into
a well-behaved and good-mannered
member of the family.
Wow! I'll be a dog biscuit.
That's incredible!
Exactly what kinds of things
do puppies learn
in puppy schooling,
Scuzzy Bot?
That's a great question,
Piper.
Puppies learn everything
they need to join
a human owner
or family's home,
but also the basics
of how to behave
and be good dogs
all by themselves.
As we know, some of the biggest
issues with puppies
occur when they're
left alone.
Hyperactivity, boredom,
confusion and fear
can lead to all kinds
of behavioral problems,
especially if the puppy
has access
to delicate things
or breakables.
Sweet barbecue bones!
I had no idea.
Sounds like schooling can come
in handy in more ways than one.
How long do puppy classes
usually last?
Excellent question,
Piper.
I see you're paying
close attention.
It depends on the puppy,
but experts recommend
keeping puppy training
sessions short...
no more than 15 minutes,
or even shorter, if the puppy
has a short attention span.
If training runs too long,
energetic puppies
stand a good chance
of getting distracted
or bored,
and that's when
most mistakes happen.
How long do people train puppies
before the training takes effect
and becomes their new behavior,
Scuzzy Bot?
It usually takes
four to six months to train,
but sometimes takes as long
as a year, Boobear.
Whoa! Beagle brain blast!
That's incredible!
[Boobear]
I have a question!
If puppies are born in litters
of multiple numbers,
that could make for a whole
class full of rowdy puppies.
What's the biggest litter of
puppies ever born, Scuzzy Bot?
The biggest litter
of puppies
ever born is 24,
to a Neapolitan mastiff
named Tia
on November 29, 2004,
in the United Kingdom.
And Tia's full name is
Abellatino Arabella.
Hey, Piper, I think
we just found the answer
to General Hot Dog's
"what the woof" question.
You're right, Boobear.
The largest litter of puppies
ever born is 24.
[chuckles] Congratulations
on finding the answer
to this mission's "what the
woof" question, Pup Scouts
General Hot Dog
will be proud of you,
no bones about it.
Fantastic work,
Pup Scouts.
Your mission was
a great success.
You're well on your way
to winning
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat
for a year!
Tail-waggin' awesome!
Say, were you able to find
the answer to this mission's
"what the woof" question?
Yes, General Hot Dog.
We sure did.
The largest litter of
puppies ever born is 24,
to Tia, a Neapolitan mastiff
in the U.K.
They were born
on November 29, 2004,
and Tia's full name is
Abellatino Arabella.
That's great!
Good job, Pup Scouts.
Your next mission
is going to be
your most awesome yet.
We want you
to learn about
how dogs help man.
How dogs help man?
Wow! Cool!
I'll be a bacon strip!
Can't wait
to get started.
[barks]
Ears flappin'!
- [barks] Tail wiggling.
- [all laughing]
Whoo-hoo!
Whoo-hoo!
Greetings, Pup Scouts.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Piper, Boobear,
it's time for
the annual Pup Scouts
of the World contest,
where teams compete
for the chance to win
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat for a year.
[chuckles]
Your job is to chase,
fetch and report
all there is
to know about
dogs, puppies,
and everything in between.
You will travel
all over the world,
across time,
space and beyond.
You must keep your nose
to the wind,
your ears perked,
and your paws to the wheel
at all times.
We depend on you to do
the best job possible.
Are you ready for
your first assignment?
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
All right!
This is sure to be
a challenging mission,
little ones.
Succulent wishbones!
I love challenging missions.
Slappin' tails,
me too!
I'm sending you two
on a mission
to learn about
how dogs help man.
How dogs help man.
How cool!
Can't wait.
It's up to you learn
all about it
and report back to me
with what you've discovered.
Sweet barbecue sauce!
This is going to be
an incredible adventure!
What can you tell us about how
dogs help man, General Hot Dog?
Dogs are the first domesticated
species in history,
and they've been purposely bred
over the centuries
for various
desirable traits.
Physical traits,
behavioral traits and sensory traits
all endear dogs to humans
and strengthen the bonds
between them,
historically making
the dog valued,
revered and loved.
Wow! I can't wait
to find out more.
How dogs help man...
sounds so interesting.
As you know,
Boobear and Piper,
to win the annual
Pup Scouts of the World,
you must find out
and learn tons
of amazing facts
about dogs.
- Yes, General Hot Dog!
- [barks] We will!
Awesome!
You must also know
there is a question
that all the brightest
canine minds
all over the world
have not been able to answer
about how dogs help man.
We need you two Pup Scouts
to help us answer
the "what the woof"
question
about how dogs
help man.
"What the woof" question."
How cool.
What is the question?
Well, for some time,
dogs have been used
to aid man in medical areas.
One of the most prominent
and helpful of these
have been dogs that are
specifically trained
to help the blind to see.
Today's "what the woof"
question is this:
"Who was history's very first
Seeing Eye dog?"
That's a great question,
General Hot Dog.
We'll sniff out the answer in the
wag of a puppy's tail. You'll see.
I will assign you
the best
Pup Scout helper in the world:
Scuzzy Bot.
He's a robotic encyclopedia
of canine knowledge.
He will assist you
on your mission.
Scuzzy Bot!
We love Scuzzy Bot!
Be sure to ask a lot
of questions, Pup Scouts.
You have a prestigious
Smartest Pooch award to win...
[chuckles]
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Have an amazing adventure,
you two.
All right!
- Pup Scouts...
- [barks]
Hurray!
[all laughing]
Pup Scouts!
Ready to get started
on your next adventure?
- Super ready.
- [chuckles]
Is a Frisbee ready to fly?
Remember, Pup Scouts,
any and all questions you have,
I'm here to answer them.
- Where do we begin?
- I'm glad you asked.
Let's begin with some of the most
feel-good stories we can find
where dogs haven't only helped
humans, they've saved lives.
It's no secret that
dog and man form a bond
as strong... and at times greater...
than people do with each other.
Humans can sometimes be
complicated creatures,
but dogs, not so much.
With dogs, you always know
where you stand.
The dog is a natural
companion animal,
and if a dog likes you,
you'll be inseparable.
Likewise, if a dog doesn't like
you, you'll know that too.
Dogs wear their hearts
on their s...
um... [chuckles] sleeves,
and in times of distress,
it's not uncommon for dogs to risk
their lives for their human families.
Incredible.
My little puppy mind
is officially blown.
I'll be a burger patty.
I didn't know that!
Oh, it's true, Boobear.
It's all true.
In emergencies,
natural disasters,
or just instances
of plain, old trouble,
dogs have come up big
for the people in their lives.
Let's take a look at some
downright heroic dogs
and the amazing things
they've done to help man
in times of need
or distress.
Incredible. Hit me with more super
facts, Scuzzy Bot.
Life can be unpredictable
and sometimes dangerous when
things happen beyond our control.
Natural disasters like fire,
floods and earthquakes
can't be controlled,
only dealt with
as best people can.
And sometimes they need
a little extra help
dealing with problems
that arise.
This is where dogs have come up
big over the years,
alerting man to danger
and even saving the lives
of their loved ones.
Totally incredible!
[Scuzzy Bot] Dogs have woken sleeping
people up to alert them to trouble,
and in some really bad cases,
they've led man to safety.
Without their dogs,
these people might have died.
[Boobear] Amazing!
How do dogs possess the quality
to lead people of of,
say, a burning building?
[Scuzzy Bot]
Great question, Boobear.
There are a few
different answers.
Dogs have better eyesight
than humans do,
with large pupils
and a better ability
to process light,
or the lack thereof.
If it's dark, or if smoke from
a fire makes it hard to see,
a wide-eyed dog
can come in real handy.
Whoa. Cool factoid.
What other super senses
do dogs have?
I'm glad you asked, Piper.
Along with their
exceptional eyesight,
dogs can also hear
much better than humans.
With super sensitive ears,
dogs can register sounds
way before man's
audio spectrum,
and they have mobile ears
that are able to pinpoint
the exact source of any sound
by using an array of muscles
that lift, lower,
tilt and pivot their ears.
And dogs are also able
to pick up sounds
at four times the distance
that a human can.
Sounds like dogs practically
have super powers.
What other special senses do dogs
possess, Scuzzy Bot?
A supercharged
sense of smell
also helps dogs to do all
kinds of cool things, Boobear.
Smell receptors dominate
a dog's brain,
much like visual receptors
dominate man's brain.
Dogs have approximately
40 times
more smell sensitivity
than humans do,
allowing them to detect
a scent's direction
and track its source.
[Boobear] But how does
strength of smell allow a dog
to track down the source
of that smell?
Excellent question,
Boobear.
A dog's wet nose
allows it to detect
the air breeze that contains
a particular scent.
Does that explain
why so many lost dogs
are able to find
their ways home, Scuzzy Bot?
Very good observation, Boobear.
That's exactly why.
If a dog gets out of its yard
and wanders its neighborhood,
it can still use the scent
of home to find its way back,
provided the dog hasn't roamed
so far that it loses that scent.
That's never fun, and usually
requires a good Samaritan
to find and return
the dog to its owner.
[Piper] What about tracking
people, Scuzzy Bot?
Do dogs ever do that?
[Scuzzy Bot]
They sure do. Dogs track
all kinds of people,
and things too.
In the law-enforcement world,
dogs are often used
to track down
escaped prisoners
and return them to jail
to finish their sentences.
[Piper] Whoa!
Do dogs ever track good people too?
They do indeed, Piper.
They've tracked missing children,
helped guide lost hikers
out of the woods,
and even gotten medical help
for injured people.
Dogs track everything,
all the time,
for all kinds
of reasons.
It's a skill
they don't really turn off.
Like a basic instinct.
- Or a super power.
- Absolutely.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Yay!
[Scuzzy Bot] Here we are, Pup Scouts.
Take a look around.
This is where dogs
help man the most.
Looks like any other city
on any other day to me.
[Scuzzy Bot]
That's because it is, Piper.
Most dogs share
their lives with man,
so when trouble arises
or help is needed,
who's usually the first
on the scene? Dogs!
Makes sense, Scuzzy Bot.
But-But how many
emergencies
do average people
face in a day?
Uh, it depends on what we
consider emergencies, Boobear.
Some people just need a little
help finding their lost car keys.
Enter,
one sensitive-snouted canine.
That's crazy. No wonder they
call dogs "man's best friend."
Indeed, Piper.
Guard dogs have also
come in handy for humans,
protecting homes and businesses
from break-ins and theft.
Then, on the other hand,
someone might need help
escaping a dangerous flood.
A heroic dog can certainly come
in handy there too, and has.
[Boobear]
Wow!
I'll be a dog biscuit.
That's incredible!
[Piper] Fires, floods,
and lost car keys.
That covers a lot of the ways
someone can be helped.
Just how did dogs
and humans develop
such a strong bond anyway?
[chuckles]
That's a great question, Piper.
The domestic relationship
between dog and man
has been traced back
about 13,000 years.
Based on archeological
findings, including
dog bones buried near,
and sometimes with, human remains,
it's been concluded that the
relationship between dogs and man
has been developing almost
from the very beginning.
Sweet barbecue bones!
I had no idea.
Do you think a dog's instinct
to be a part of a pack
figures into their close
relationship with humans?
Do they actually see man
as a member of their pack?
[Scuzzy Bot] Excellent
question, Piper.
I see you're paying
close attention.
It's true that dogs instinctively
want to bond with a pack.
The inborn desire to bond
could be a reason
why they express such
unconditional loyalty
and affection
for humans.
[Boobear] Wow!
Do dogs think man is like them?
Just another
weird-looking dog?
[chuckles]
Interesting question, Boobear.
Dogs know the difference
between themselves and man,
but research suggests that
the closer the relationship,
like a single owner
with a dog who gets
all their attention, for
instance, the more likely it is
that the dog views itself
as equal to man.
Whoa!
Beagle brain blast!
- That's incredible!
- I have a question.
We heard that dogs are often
used in medical rehabilitation,
like helping
the blind to see.
Do you know,
who was the very first
Seeing Eye dog,
Scuzzy Bot?
[Scuzzy Bot] As a matter of
fact, I do, Boobear.
The world's first
Seeing Eye guide dog
was a female German shepherd
named Kiss,
but renamed Buddy after training
to assist her new owner,
a man named Morris Frank.
Buddy helped Mr. Frank to get
around in the world again,
with activities like
crossing busy streets,
using staircases,
and opening doors...
things that had been previously
un-doable by a blind man.
Hey, Piper,
I think we just found the answer
to General Hot Dog's
"what the woof" question.
You're right, Boobear.
The world's first
Seeing Eye guide dog was Buddy,
belonging to Mr. Morris Frank.
Congratulations
on finding the answer
to this mission's "what the
woof" question, Pup Scouts.
General Hot Dog
will be proud of you.
No bones about it.
Fantastic work,
Pup Scouts.
Your mission was a great success.
[chuckles]
You're well on your way
to winning
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award...
[chuckles]
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Tail-waggin' awesome!
Say, were you able to
find out the answer
to this mission's
"what the woof" question?
Yes, General Hot Dog.
We sure did.
The world's first Seeing Eye
guide dog was named Buddy.
And Buddy helped a blind man
named Morris Frank.
[chuckles]
That's great!
Good job, Pup Scouts!
What's our next mission,
General Hot Dog?
Your next mission
is going to be
the most awesome yet.
We want you to learn about
different dog breeds.
Dog breeds?
Wow! Cool!
I'll be a bacon strip.
Can't wait to get started.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
[all laughing]
Whoo-hoo!
Whoo-hoo!
Greetings, Pup Scouts.
Hey, General Hot Dog.
Piper, Boobear, it's time
for the annual Pup Scouts
of the World contest,
where teams compete
for the chance to win
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat for a year.
[chuckles]
Your job is to chase,
fetch and report
all there is to know
about dogs,
puppies, and everything
in between.
You will travel
all over the world,
across time,
space and beyond.
You must keep your nose
to the wind,
your ears perked,
and your paws to the wheel
at all times.
We depend on you to do
the best job possible.
Are you ready for
your first assignment?
- [barks] Tail wiggling.
- [barks] Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
This is sure to be
a challenging mission,
little ones.
Succulent wishbones!
I love challenging
missions.
Slappin' tails,
me too!
I'm sending you two
on a mission to learn about
dog breeds!
- Dog breeds. How cool.
- Can't wait!
It's up to you to learn
all about it,
and report back to me
with what you've discovered.
Sweet barbecue sauce!
This is going to be
an incredible adventure!
What can you tell us about dog
breeds, General Hot Dog?
[chuckles]
Now, that's
a broad question, Piper.
There are many different
dog breeds in the world,
all distinguishable
by types
and their unique traits
and characteristics.
There are way too many
to list
off the top of my head,
actually.
Wow! I can't wait
to find out more.
Lots and lots of different dog breeds.
Sounds so interesting.
As you know,
Boobear and Piper, to win
the annual Pup Scouts
of the World,
you must find out
and learn
tons of amazing facts
about dogs.
- Yes, General Hot Dog.
- [barks] We will.
Awesome!
[chuckles]
You must also know
there is a question
that all the brightest
canine minds
all over the world
have not been able to answer
about dog breeds.
We need
you two Pup Scouts
to help us answer
the "what the woof"
question about dog breeds.
"What the woof" question?
How cool!
What is the question?
The question is,
"What dog
was the world's first
mixed-breed dog?"
By "mixed-breed," I mean
a dog born from mating
two different
purebred dogs
to make a new breed
containing characteristics
of both the mother
and the father dog!
That's a great question,
General Hot Dog.
We'll sniff out the answer
in the wag of a puppy's tail.
You'll see.
I will assign you
the best
Pup Scout helper in the world:
Scuzzy Bot.
He's a robotic encyclopedia
of canine knowledge.
He will assist you
on your mission.
Scuzzy Bot!
We love Scuzzy Bot!
Be sure to ask a lot
of questions, Pup Scouts.
You have a prestigious
Smartest Pooch award to win,
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Have an amazing adventure,
you two.
All right!
- Pup Scouts...
- [barks]
Hurray!
[all laughing]
Pup Scouts, ready to get started
on your next adventure?
- Super ready!
- Ha, ha!
Is a Frisbee
ready to fly?
Remember, Pup Scouts,
any and all questions you have,
- I'm here to answer them.
- Where do we begin?
Where else? Let's begin
at the most fun place to see
different dog breeds
on parade
and one of the big three
major competitive dog shows
in the United States,
the National Dog Show!
I'll be a hot dog without mustard.
I didn't know that.
Starting way back in 1879,
it was originally known as the
Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show.
the Kennel Club
of Philadelphia
was one of the founding clubs
of the American Kennel Club,
who we previously learned about,
if you recall.
In 2002, NBC began airing
the annual the Kennel Club
of Philadelphia Dog Show
every Thanksgiving Day,
and they renamed it
the National Dog Show.
Sweet pork chops!
That's amazing!
I'll be a kitty cat.
I didn't know that.
Oh, well,
there you go, Boobear.
The show has been
put on every year
since its inception
in 1879,
with the exception of a break
during America's Great Depression
from 1928 through 1932.
And the show traditionally
features
a dazzling array
of dog breeds...
more dog breeds
than I can even remember.
You name the breed,
and it's probably appeared here
throughout the years.
Incredible!
Hit my puppy brain with more
incredible facts, Scuzzy Bot.
The National Dog Show has hosted
some of the most fun
and funniest dog breeds ever
displayed to the public.
Every breed's traits,
strengths,
endearing qualities and quirks
are on full display at this show.
And with an impressive
network TV audience of over
20 million viewers,
the dog breeds that compete
at the National Dog Show
get a lot of attention.
- Totally woof-tastic.
- It sure is, Piper.
And just some of the dogs that
have won the competition
in recent years reads like
a who's who
of barking superstars.
Breeds like
the American foxhound,
the bloodhound, Skye terrier,
the greyhound,
the wire fox terrier,
the Irish setter, Scottish setter,
the pointer,
Australian shepherd and toy poodles
have all claimed the dog show's
highest prize: Best in Show.
[Boobear]
Amazing!
Have any mixed dog breeds
ever won
Best in Show at
the National Dog Show?
Great question, Boobear.
But no. Mixed-breed
or crossbreed dogs
are specifically banned from
competing in the National Dog Show,
which showcases only the best
100% purebred dogs
it can find.
You don't say?
That sounds great
for purebred dogs,
but not so much for crossbreeds,
who surely are
just as beautiful, impressive,
talented and lovable,
right, Scuzzy Bot?
Right, Piper. And funny
you mention it, because
dog lovers the world over
recognized exactly that,
which is why there are now
mixed-breed dog show competitions,
showcasing
the best mutts
from around the world.
Whoa!
Tell us about some
of these dog shows.
And who are the dogs
who've won them, Scuzzy Bot?
Absolutely, Boobear.
The mixed-breed dog clubs of America
have made great strides
in including
some amazing crossbred dogs
in high-level
competitions.
Some prominent groups,
events, and championship games
that now focus on
mixed-breed dogs
are the United Kennel Club,
Classic Canine Games,
the Mixed-Breed Clubs
of America,
and the North American
Flyball Association.
Whoa, Scuzzy Bot,
that factoid is cooler
than a popsicle after a run.
So, do the major dog clubs
now recognize
these previously ignored
mixed breeds, Scuzzy Bot?
Great question, Boobear.
And the answer is, yes.
Since 2010,
the American Kennel Club
has included
clearly mixed breeds
in its competitions,
delighting dog lovers
the world over.
That's awesome!
After all,
a dog's skill,
beauty and intelligence
shouldn't be confined only to
pure breeding, right Scuzzy Bot?
[chuckles] Very good point, Boobear.
That's right.
In fact, some very notable
and popular dog breeds
have appeared as a result
of crossbreeding,
and many of these dogs
are actually healthier
than the strictly
purebred ones.
Yowza! Can you tell us
about some of them?
I can do better than that, Piper.
Why don't we take a look?
- Whoa! Can we?
- Sure, we can.
Here we go!
Uh, it kinda feels
like we're heading into
Frankenstein's laboratory.
[chuckles]
Nothing to worry about, Boobear.
Designer dogs,
as some people call them,
are every bit as loyal
and lovable as pure breeds.
Come on.
Let's check 'em out and see.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Yay!
Here we are, Pup Scouts:
designer dog paradise.
A crossbreeding
wonderland.
Holy burger balls.
What's that one
over there?
Ah, that's the Frankenstein
terrier, Piper.
- The what?
- [chuckles]
I'm only kidding,
Boobear.
These dogs are
some of the cutest,
most unique mutts
you'll find anywhere.
- Let's meet them, shall we?
- As long as they don't bite.
They don't bite, right?
No, they don't bite,
Piper.
Take this little guy,
for instance.
This one's lovingly
referred to as a dorgi.
That's a Dalmatian and a corgi,
for your information.
And we have here a pitsky...
pit bull and husky.
And while we're here, we mustn't ignore
the chusky... chow chow and husky.
And look over there
at that one.
That's a Labsky...
Labrador retriever and husky.
Wow! I'll be a chew toy.
That's amazing!
It looks like huskies are
popular in crossbreeding.
Are any other dog breeds
mixed often?
That's a great question,
Piper! Truth is,
the combinations
are endless.
There we have the absolutely
adorable Chug... Chihuahua and pug...
and the cuddle-icious Dalmuchsund...
Dalmatian and dachshund,
Then there's the Yorkiepoo,
the corman shepherd,
and on and on.
Amazing bouncing balls!
I had no idea!
Is it safe to cross breed
any dog, Scuzzy Bot,
or are there
health risks involved?
Excellent question, Piper.
I see you're paying close attention.
Studies have actually
found a few more
genetic defects in purebreds
than in mixed breeds.
But overall, there seems to be
no recurring trends
in the genetic health
or illness of a dog
based on
crossbreeding alone.
So by all accounts,
it is not dangerous to mix dog breeds.
Leftover-licious,
that's great!
By contrast,
some pure breeds
experience negative health
trends that are quite unpleasant
and sometimes even
life-threatening.
Great Danes' hearts
sometimes struggle
to support
their giant bodies.
King Charles spaniels
are sometimes born
with heads too small
for their brains,
and a reported 60% of golden
retrievers contract cancer.
So while purebreds remain
as popular as ever at dog shows,
there can be risks in maintaining
those perfect breed standards.
Whoa, I'm just blown away.
I didn't realize that.
I have a question.
What was the first-ever
mixed-breed dog, Scuzzy Bot?
Good question. And I have a
two-part answer for you, Boobear.
The very first mutt,
or mixed-breed dog,
is actually impossible
to know.
From the beginning,
dogs have crossbred
and been intentionally crossbred
to create stronger breeds
more suited to particular tasks
with specific desired traits.
Even purebred dogs are the
result of early crossbreeding,
and only designated pure
by modern sanctioning bodies,
like the American Kennel Club,
who applied what they called
a breed standard
to the animal.
By those modern standards,
I can tell you who the first
mixed-breed dog show
champion was.
Her name was Katie Lee,
a former shelter dog who,
in April 2010,
became the first-ever mutt
to win an AKC title.
Hey, Piper,
I think we just found the answer
to General Hot Dog's
"what the woof" question.
You're right, Boobear. There's no way
to know the first mixed-breed dog,
but Katie Lee was the first one to
win a championship under modern rules.
Congratulations
on finding the answer
to this mission's "what the
woof" question, Pup Scouts.
General Hot Dog will be proud of
you, no bones about it.
Fantastic work,
Pup Scouts.
Your mission was
a great success.
You're well on your way
to winning the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and...
[chuckles]
all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Ball-bouncin' awesome!
Were you able to find
the answer to this mission's
"what the woof" question?
Yes, General Hot Dog.
We sure did.
There's no way to know who was
the first mixed-breed dog.
But a former shelter dog
named Katie Lee
was the very first American
Kennel Club-certified
mixed-breed champion.
That's great!
Good job, Pup Scouts.
What's our next mission,
General Hot Dog?
Your next mission
is going to be
your most awesome yet.
We want you
to learn about
Chinese chow chows
and pugs!
Chinese chow chows
and pugs?
- Super awesome! -Cool.
Can't wait to get started.
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
[all laughing]
- Whoo-hoo!
- Whoo-hoo!
- Greetings, Pup Scouts.
- Hey, General Hot Dog.
- Hey, General Hot Dog.
- Piper, Boobear,
it's time for the annual
Pup Scouts of the World contest,
where teams compete
for the chance to win
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and all the bones
you can eat for a year.
[chuckles]
Your job is to chase,
fetch and report
all there is to know
about dogs,
puppies,
and everything in between.
You will travel
all over the world,
across time,
space and beyond.
You must keep your nose
to the wind,
your ears perked,
and your paws to the wheel
at all times.
We depend on you to do
the best job possible.
Are you ready for
your first assignment?
[barks]
Tail wiggling.
[barks]
Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
This is sure to be a challenging
mission, little ones.
Succulent wishbones!
I love challenging missions.
Slappin' tails, me too!
I'm sending you two
on a mission to learn about
chow chows and pugs!
- Chow chows and pugs? How cool!
- Can't wait!
It's up to you to learn
all about it
and report back to me
with what you've discovered.
Sweet barbecue sauce!
This is going to be
an incredible adventure!
What can you tell us about chow
chows and pugs, General Hot Dog?
The chow chow is a dog breed
from northern China.
In China, it's referred to
as songshi quan,
which means
"puffy lion dog."
The pug is also from China,
and it was brought to Europe
way back in the 16th century,
where it achieved great popularity
through the royal families,
particularly the United
Kingdom's Queen Victoria.
Wow! I can't wait
to find out more.
Chow chows and pugs?
Sounds so interesting.
As you know,
Boobear and Piper,
to win the annual
Pup Scouts of the World,
you must find out
and learn
tons of amazing facts
about dogs.
- Yes, General Hot Dog.
- [barks] We will.
Awesome!
You must also know that
there is a question
that all the brightest
canine minds
all over the world
have not been able
to answer about
chow chows and pugs!
We need
you two Pup Scouts
to help us answer the
"what the woof" question
about dog breeds!
"What the woof" question?
How cool. What is the question?
The "what the woof"
question is this:
"Can you name
one physical trait
that is found in both
chow chows and pugs?"
That's a great question,
General Hot Dog.
We'll sniff out the answer
in the wag of a puppy's tail.
You'll see.
I will assign you
the best
Pup Scout helper in the world:
Scuzzy Bot.
He's a robotic encyclopedia
of canine knowledge.
He will assist you
on your mission.
Scuzzy Bot!
We love Scuzzy Bot!
Be sure to ask a lot
of questions, Pup Scouts.
You have a prestigious
Smartest Pooch award to win,
and all the bones
you can eat for a year!
Have an amazing adventure,
you two.
All right!
- Pup Scouts...
- [barks]
Hurray!
[all laughing]
Pup Scouts!
Ready to get started
on your next adventure?
- Super ready.
- [chuckles]
Is a Frisbee ready to fly?
Remember, Pup Scouts,
any and all questions you have,
I'm here to answer them.
- Where do we begin?
- We're going on a journey, Pup Scouts.
Today, we'll begin
where both of these
great dog breeds began:
China.
Here we are, Pup Scouts...
the homeland of both
chow chows and pugs...
the country of China.
With a huge population
of over one billion people,
it's big and busy.
Chow chows and pugs
go back a long way,
as both of them are
considered ancient dog breeds.
Sweet pork chops!
That's amazing!
I'll be a hot dog without mustard.
I didn't know that.
Oh, there's a lot to know about
chow chows and pugs, Boobear.
- So let's get to learning.
- Incredible!
Hit my puppy brain
with more info, Scuzzy Bot.
Let's find out more.
Both of these dogs have
such interesting
and varied histories,
yet in some ways,
they're not as different
as they look.
Both chow chows and pugs
were big favorites
of the early monarchies
and royal families.
Amazing!
Why did kings and queens
like them so much, Scuzzy Bot?
Great question, Boobear.
As we know,
every dog is a loyal friend
to someone in their life.
But chow chows are known
for their loyalty
above most else...
so much so,
that they were used
as palace guards
in ancient China,
Mongolia and Tibet.
Wow. Cool bit
of chow info.
Can you tell us what cool stuff
pugs have done?
I sure can. Whereas
chow chows have a reputation
for being fierce to strangers,
pugs have a reputation
for being gentle, sociable,
and intuitive to their owners' moods.
Early Chinese emperors valued
their pugs so greatly
that the dogs had
their own palace guards.
Jumpin' jerky treats!
So, chow chows
worked as guards,
and pugs had guards.
Did a chow chow ever guard
a pug, Scuzzy Bot?
[chuckles]
I'm not sure, Boobear,
but it's certainly possible.
Although the pug
was also employed
as a guard dog throughout
the 16th and 17th centuries,
after one famous pug named
Pompeii saved the life
of Europe's Prince of Orange
in 1572
by warning him
of approaching assassins.
Chow chows and pugs sure sound
loyal, and smart too!
Do they do well
in training?
[Scuzzy Bot]
Excellent question, Boobear.
Chow chows are actually known
for being resistant to training
and kind of stubborn unless they're
taught well from a very young age.
As they get older,
they're known to become attached
and overly protective
of one family member,
unless they receive dedicated
and regular socialization.
Interesting.
And what about pugs, Scuzzy Bot?
They seem too cute and cuddly
to be antisocial.
Very good observation,
Boobear.
Pugs actually have a reputation
for being lazy
and can spend a lot
of time napping
if they don't have
the proper stimulation.
A big family with lots of action
and attention suits them well.
Unlike chow chows,
they're great with children
and the perfect size to play
without anyone getting
accidentally hurt.
That's awesome. Pugs sound
pretty low-maintenance.
In some ways
they are, Piper,
but in some other ways,
they require a lot of maintenance.
You see, pugs have some
unique physical traits
that make them prone
to health problems
that other dogs
don't have to worry about.
Whoa. Like what,
Scuzzy Bot?
Well, on account of
their short, mashed snouts,
pugs are subject to
breathing problems, allergies,
and something called
"reverse sneezing."
Reverse sneezing?
You mean, they sneeze
into their own mouths?
[chuckles]
No, Boobear. Reverse sneezing
is characterized
by loud gasping and snorting
that makes it look like
a dog's choking.
These episodes
usually aren't harmful,
but other genetic pug issues
could lead to blocked airways
that make the dog pass out
or overheat.
With a little regular
care and maintenance,
these conditions
can be overcome,
allowing the pug to lead
a normal lifespan
of about 11 years,
though the oldest known pug
lived to be 20.
Look at those chow chows.
Let's check 'em out.
Here we are, Pup Scouts...
a genuine Chinese
chow chow kennel,
complete with oodles of the cute
little buggers, and big buggers!
They do it all here, from breeding
to training to competitive showing
to finding these dogs
their forever homes.
Wow. I can see a lot of the
traits you mentioned, Scuzzy Bot.
Chow chows really are loyal,
playful and ferocious,
all at once.
That they are,
and then some, Piper,
all rolled up in a cute,
super-fuzzy ball of impressive canine.
Hopping hot hamburger patties,
look at that one!
What's that chow doing
over there?
[chuckles] It looks like he's
ready to go play, Boobear.
[chuckles] Chow chows sure can
be funny when they want to be.
Oh, don't let their stoic
guard-dog traits fool you, Piper.
Chows can be downright goofy.
Take a look at that crazy one.
Wow! I'll be a dog biscuit.
That's incredible!
Are there pug kennels too,
where pugs can be bred,
raised, trained
and adopted?
That's a great question, Piper!
Yes, there sure are pug kennels.
As a matter of fact,
turn around.
There happens to be one
right over there.
Sweet bones of delight!
You're right!
Mighty marrow bone chews!
Pugs are so darn cute
and cuddly.
I almost can't stand it!
Say, why are some pugs beige
while others are black?
Are those the only two colors
a pug comes in?
Excellent question, Piper!
I see you're paying close attention.
Those two colors,
known as black and fawn,
are generally the most common
pug coat colors,
and also the only two colors recognized
by the the American Kennel Club,
although pug coats can and do
span a spectrum of colors,
including shades
of silver and gold.
[Boobear]
Cool! So do chow chows also
come in more colors than the black
and golden brown we often see?
Absolutely, Boobear.
Chows generally appear
in five different coat colors:
black, cinnamon, red,
blue and cream.
They're usually just as fluffy,
though, no matter what color they are.
Whoa! Total brain blast.
That's incredible!
I have a question.
Besides hailing from China
and being loyal
to their families,
do chow chows and pugs have any
specific traits in common, Scuzzy Bot?
Hmm. You bet they do,
Boobear.
Both chow chows and pugs
share the common trait of
a blue, black or spotted tongue.
Thirty percent of purebred dogs
share this distinctive trait,
and the chow chow and pug
are within that percentage.
Hey, Piper,
I think we just found the answer
to General Hot Dog's
"what the woof" question.
You're right, Boobear.
Chow chows and pugs both
both share the tendency for
blue, black or spotted tongues.
Congratulations
on finding the answer
to this mission's "what the
woof" question, Pup Scouts.
General Hot Dog
will be proud of you.
No bones about it.
Fantastic work,
Pup Scouts.
Your mission was
a great success.
You're well on your way
to winning
the prestigious
Smartest Pooch award
and...
[chuckles]
all the bones you can eat
for a year!
Tail-waggin' awesome!
Were you able to find
the answer to this mission's
"what the woof" question?
Yes, General Hot Dog,
we did.
Chow chows and pugs
both share the tendency
for blue, black
or spotted tongues.
Thirty percent of pure breeds
have this characteristic,
including the chow chows
and the pugs.
That's great!
Good job, Pup Scouts!
What's our next mission,
General Hot Dog?
Your next mission is going to be
your most awesome yet.
We want you
to learn about
French bulldogs
and poodles!
French bulldogs and poodles?
Wow, cool!
I'll be a squeaky toy.
Can't wait to get started.
- [barks] Tail wiggling.
- [barks] Ears flappin'.
Pup Scouts are ready for
the chase, General Hot Dog.
[all laughing]
I wake up today,
it's a beautiful day
Like the sunshine somehow
removing the pain
I'm vibing away
to the music I play
Reinvigorate
I'm feeling so great
It's a beautiful world
outside my window
I'm in touch with my senses,
feeling the wind blow
Ease back, lean back
whenever you feel low
Just remember that the
world's your oyster, you know
Now's the time
Now it's your turn
There's a fire inside
You're feeling it burn
Whatever you want,
you can achieve
Trust yourself to realize
your dreams
Come what may,
life goes on
Gotta stay strong
and you won't go wrong
So what you waitin' for?
'Cause the time's right now
I said, what you waitin' for?
Gonna ride right now
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I wake up today,
it's a beautiful day
Like the sunshine somehow
removing the pain
I'm vibing away
to the music I play
Reinvigorate
I'm feeling so great
I wake up today,
it's a beautiful day
Like the sunshine somehow
removing the pain
I'm vibing away
to the music I play
Reinvigorate
I'm feeling so great