The Wonder of Dogs
This mini-series celebrates man's best friend in all its spectacularly different and unlikely forms, taking a snapshot of the dog population of a typical English village - Brightwell in Oxfordshire. Presenters Kate Humble and Steve Leonard, together with leading experts such as historian Ruth Goodman, test the village dogs, explore the variety within a single species and unearth the fascinating stories behind some of the most iconic breeds in the world.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Documentary
This mini-series celebrates man's best friend in all its spectacularly different and unlikely forms, taking a snapshot of the dog population of a typical English village - Brightwell in Oxfordshire. Presenters Kate Humble and Steve Leonard, together with leading experts such as historian Ruth Goodman, test the village dogs, explore the variety within a single species and unearth the fascinating stories behind some of the most iconic breeds in the world.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
A Dog's Best Friend
44 mins
This documentary celebrates man's best friend by filming dogs in a typical English village of Brightwell in Oxfordshire. This first part examines the special bond that exists between dogs and humans.
Episode 2
A Dog for Every Job
44 mins
Part 2 shows training certain breeds for differing tasks based on the breeds capabilities.
Episode 3
All Shapes and Sizes
44 mins
The final episode looks at the special bond between humans and dogs and the psychology - nature vs nurture. We see the top 10 breeds in the UK and emerging crossbreeds such as the Cockapoo - and the history of the Greyfriars Bobby.