Dog Geniuses (2019) Movie Script

Here we are, Mugs.

Our first day of class

at Pooch University.

Oh, boy!

I've waited my whole

life, all two years of it,

to attend Pooch U.

Me too!

And look at this place!

It's everything I

thought it'd be.

Let me tell ya.

Smell these

halls, the textbooks,

the number two lead

pencils, the erasers!

Listen to those paws squeak

on the freshly

mopped tile floors.

Oh, I've dreamt of this!

So have I!

Hey, let's find our classroom.

I don't want us to be late

to our very first lesson.

Neither do I!

Let's go.

Check this place out, Mugs!

It's so big!

So sprawling, it's vast!

I know!

Imagine throwing a

bone down this hallway,

then chasing after it.

Oh, what fun!

Or a Frisbee!

Now, hold on a

second, buddy boy.

This is the world

of scholastics,

an institution of

higher learning.

Yeah, so?

What's your point?

Well my point,

pup pupil, is this.

We can't act like a

couple of animals here.

We're not marauding

mutts, backyard brutes,

canine commandos.

We're students, and we're here

to get an education.

Oh, yeah!

I gotcha.

No chasing our tails

or alerting when

someone uses a pencil sharpener!

Or barking when

someone drops a book.

Oh!

No barking?

Oh, no barking, Slobberstick.

Zero, nada, zilch.

Barking's a no go here.

We bark, and we'll

be canine non grata

for the rest of the semester,

you mark my words.

Sheesh!

Okay, but barking is my

favorite activity, Mugs.

It's gonna be some kinda

tough to control myself.

Well you got to, Slobberstick.

We only get one chance to

make a first impression,

and I want ours to be

the best it can be.

Who knows, maybe someday

we'll be professors here.

Whoa!

Really?

You think?

If we play our biscuits

right, you never know.

That'd be incredible!

Professor Slobberstick.

Professor Mugs.

The future's bright, Mugs.

Let's buy some chains.

First things

first, Slobberstick,

let's get to class.

Here we are!

There's our room number.

Oh, boy!

Here we go!

Uh, hi.

You must be Professor Fetch.

And you must be

Slobbersticks and Mugs.

Mugs and Slobberstick.

Nice to meet you.

Yes, yes!

Well, are you dogs ready

for your introduction

to higher learning?

Are we?

We were born ready.

Well!

I like your attitude.

Let's get ready to start class.

Oh, goody!

Goody, let's go.

Toss something, Professor.

You got a rock, a wet

stick, an old shoe?

Hm, well this is not

that kind of class,

this is higher dog learning.

We must follow a certain

scholastic etiquette.

Etiquette?

Is that a dessert?

It's like a donut, right?

Yum.

I love donuts.

Slobberstick, please.

You're embarrassing us.

Quite the contrary, Mugs.

You are inquisitive, curious.

Etiquette is the customary code

of polite behavior in society,

or among members of a

particular profession or group.

Oh!

Like dogs.

Yes, like dogs!

Which, as it so happens,

will be the subject

of our first class today.

Dogs?

Woo hoo!

I know this subject

like the back of my paw.

Me too!

This should be fun.

No doubt, pupils, no doubt.

Since you boys

are rearing to go,

let's say we begin at once.

There's much ground to cover.

How sweet!

Awesome!

Let's see...

Where to begin?

Ah, how about with

one you'll know.

If you don't mind

me asking, Mugs,

what kind of breed

of dog are you?

Me?

I'm a sheepdog, Professor.

Excellent!

We'll start there.

Have a seat.

If you or your friends

ever need to be corralled,

it's a good bet that

the Shetland Sheepdog

can more than do the trick.

In fact, herding is exactly

what this cute little

animal was bred to do.

Shetland Sheepdogs

are also known

as the "Sheltie" for short.

They're small dogs

that look a lot like

tiny versions of the

very popular collie.

The Sheltie is part

of a group of dogs

called "herding dogs".

The amazing Shetland

Sheepdog comes to the world

from the Shetland Islands,

where breeders created it

by mixing Icelandic Yakkins

with Border Collies.

These pooches were

primarily used to herd sheep

so that they are kept

away from garden plants.

How neat!

Even though when

it comes to herding

few dogs are as

good as the Sheltie,

today these magnificent

mutts are mostly found

herding kids around

in homes everywhere.

Moms and dads are very

grateful for this.

You can imagine.

The Sheltie is super popular

in the United States,

where it comes in at number 20

on the most popular breeds list.

Shelties can grow to be

about 15 inches tall,

and weigh in anywhere

from 20 to 40 pounds.

These cute little guys

have a thick double coat,

and a hefty mane

around their necks.

They come in lots of

colors like black and gray,

but it's the tricolored

black, white, and tan ones

that are most often seen,

and wow do we love seeing them.

They're just so

doggoned adorable!

Shetland Sheepdogs have

heads that are shaped

like a slice of pie,

almond shaped eyes,

cute little ears

with folded tips,

and muscular bodies

with long tails.

Shelties are

incredibly smart too!

In fact, they are the sixth most

intelligent type of dog

in the whole wide world.

Wow!

I didn't know all that.

Neither did I.

You were a mystery to me, buddy.

Welcome to the world of

higher learning, pupils.

Where no subject is exempt

from our probing minds,

and no mental stone

will be left unturned.

Stones?

I love turning over

stones, and sticks,

and balls, tennis

balls especially!

Slobberstick, please.

Oh, right.

Moving right along.

Yeah!

Tell us more, Professor.

What about collies?

Every wonder what

the smartest dog

in the whole wide world is?

Well, you're about to meet them.

Get set to meet

the wondrous animal

known as the Border Collie.

Border Collies are working dogs

who are relatives

of landrace collies.

These amazing

animals were created

during the 19th century

by breeders to chase

and keep farm animals

like sheep together.

Border Collies are world famous

for their incredible

intelligence,

and excellent herding skills.

Nowadays, they make

super household pets too!

Border Collies can

grow up to about

18 to 22 inches tall,

and weigh around

27 to 45 pounds.

These dogs have smooth fur,

and at times, it can

even feel a little rough.

They're usually black

and white in color,

but it has a

beautiful double coat

that can be a mix of white, red,

and light or dark brown.

They are gorgeous,

simply gorgeous.

Border Collies have

flat, medium sized heads

with loving, oval shaped faces,

and ears that can either

stand straight up,

or be dropping.

They have medium length hair

that goes all the way to

the tips of their tails.

How handsome is this dog?

Border Collies are

famous for being

the smartest dog in the world,

and the smartest

Bordie Collie ever

was named Chaser.

This amazing animal

learned the name

of each of her 1,000 toys.

Now that's smart!

Another super smartypants

Border Collie was Striker.

He learned how to

roll down car windows

using his nose and paws.

Maybe he even knew how to drive,

and just didn't tell anyone.

Border Collies are insanely

happy and loyal dogs

who love to be

surrounded with people

and other animals.

Hope you have a big backyard

if you own one of these.

These dogs need lots of exercise

to stay happy and healthy.

A bored Border Collie may

drive you a little crazy.

Border Collies can learn to

do lots of important things

like being search

and rescue dogs,

and serving as therapy dogs

for people who need

some extra attention.

They really are

all-purpose pooches.

Rowdy, those collies!

A boxer is a very

interesting dog breed.

Put 'em up, kids.

You're about to meet

a dog like no other!

Say hello to the boxer!

Well, not a real boxer,

though these dogs

would look super funny

wearing boxing gloves.

The boxer was created

by dog breeders

during the 19th

century in Germany.

They were made by mixing

Mastiffs with English Bulldogs.

The boxers were bred to

be good hunting dogs,

but over the years

they've become

really cool and

popular house pets.

You might even know one.

They're medium sized

dogs that grow to be

about 21 to 25 inches tall,

and weigh in from

around 55 to 75 pounds.

These handsome animals

have short hair

and smooth fur,

and are usually multi-colored.

Boxers have smallish

heads with big lips

and floppy ears,

their jaws are

usually square shaped,

and their bottom jaws stick out

farther than their top ones.

How cute.

So, how did this dog

get its feisty name?

The name "boxer" refers

to one of the more

interesting habits of

this particular pooch.

A boxer will actually

stand on its back legs

and use its front paws

to actually box a bit.

Wow.

That's too cool.

Also cool, there's a

boxer named "Brandy"

who holds the record for having

the longest tongue ever

in the Guinness Book

of World Records.

How long?

17 inches!

Wow.

A kiss from Brandy would

leave you soaking wet.

Be prepared, though.

No matter what the tongue size,

all boxers have a habit

of drooling.

Cute.

Sloppy, but cute.

Boxers are also super

fast for their size,

and when running, can

reach speeds of up to

30 miles per hour.

Whoa!

They're super athletic dogs,

and were usually circus stars.

They were even used during

the World War as messengers.

Amazing.

Boxers are so unique, Professor.

I want to play with one.

Who do you think would

win in a tug-of-war, guys?

Me or a boxer?

You might stand a better chance

with the next dog breed, Slobs.

On to those chihuahuas.

As you wish, Mugs.

Here come the chihuahuas.

Let's hope you're ready,

because you're about to meet

something really special.

One of the smallest dogs

in the whole wide world!

Say hello to the chihuahua!

The chihuahua is a member

of the toy breed dog family,

and they make awesome

little friends,

as they love being

companions, and of course,

adore lying in your lap.

They sure are small

enough to fit, huh?

Chihuahua are relatives

of an ancient Mexican dog

that was known as

the Techichi dog.

These tiny barkers

lived in Mexico

for about 1,400

years before making

its cute little way

to the United States,

and eventually, around

the entire world.

These little critters

are super popular,

or should I say, "pupular".

Chihuahua only

grow to be no more

than nine inches tall,

weighing in around

four to seven pounds.

Now that is so tiny.

Want to know something cool?

There was once a chihuahua

named "Miracle Milly"

and she holds the world record

for being the

smallest dog on Earth,

being on 3.8 inches tall,

and weighing just

a couple of pounds!

That's half the

size of a banana!

Aw, too cute.

There are two kinds of

adorable chihuahuas.

One has long hair

and a smooth coat,

and the other is

usually a silky,

or at times, wiry single,

or even double coat.

They come in lots of colors too.

Like red, black,

gold, brown, white,

and even sometimes show

up as multicolored.

No matter what your

favorite color is,

there's probably a

chihuahua out there

waiting to lick you on the face

with a big old kiss.

Chihuahuas have

little round heads,

big bulging eyes, and ears

that stand straight up

on their noggins.

They're named after the

largest state in Mexico,

and for a little while,

it was also known as either

a Texas or Arizona dog

because that's where

these little fellas

had been found in

the United States,

just near the Mexico border.

What cool dogs chihuahuas are!

I can't think of

another small breed

that has more

charm than they do!

Well, Mugs, are you

familiar with the Pomeranian?

The Pomeranian?

No.

Then allow me to introduce you.

Looking for the

perfect companion

to have fun and cuddle with?

Who isn't!

Needless to say,

you're gonna fall

quickly in love with

our next furry friend,

the Pomeranian.

Pomeranians are the

smallest members

of the Spitz family of dogs,

and even though they are small,

they have giant

sized personalities.

They're also a very

popular dog breed.

Pomeranians are one

of the 15 most popular

in the United States,

and have stayed on that

list for over a decade.

Wow, how cool!

Pomeranians are adorable.

They can grow to be about

seven or 12 inches tall,

and weigh in somewhere between

three and seven pounds.

These pooches have

thick, fluffy coats,

and come in a ton of colors,

like sable, red,

blue, gray, orange,

brindle, and even bicolored tan,

white, brown, and balck.

How cool!

Pomeranians have

pie shaped heads

with pointy snouts

which makes them look

kind of like tiny foxes.

They also have

almond shaped eyes,

pointy ears, and small

bodies with curly tails.

Aren't they cute?

These adorable doggies

are uber intelligent,

very loyal, and even

kind of independent.

They aren't very

demanding animals,

but they will bond

with their family

and follow them

from room to room

to make sure they're near,

should they want to

give their pooch a rub.

Aw!

Pomeranians also

love to be dressed up

and travel with their families,

either on foot, or

in a doggy stroller.

Isn't that sweet?

Plus, because they're so smart

and can learn tricks easily,

they're extra fun, fun, fun!

Nice, but what about some

big dog breeds, Professor?

These teeny, tiny dogs

are like wind up toys.

Can we hear about

something we can relate to?

Oh, you want the big dogs, eh?

Yeah!

Okay, Slobberstick.

Try the Mastiff on for size!

The Mastiff?

Cool!

Say hello to this big dog.

The English Mastiff

is a very large

and awesome worker animal.

Let's check out

everything about them.

English Mastiffs were

created in England

by breeders from a

now extinct dog breed

that was once known as Molossus.

The English Mastiff

came to America

on the Mayflower

with the pilgrims!

Can you say colonial dog?

These pooches are

the 26th most popular

dog breed in the United States,

and are great and

gentle house pets.

But the English Mastiff is big.

Fully grown, they can

be 27 to 30 inches tall,

and weigh anywhere

from 140 to 220 pounds.

My, my!

These marvelous animals

have short, sleek coats

that come in light yellowish

brown, light reddish brown,

or sometimes yellowish

brown with black spots!

Breeders call this

color combo "brindle".

An English Mastiff has a

really big head and body,

and you guessed

it, they eat a lot.

If you have a Mastiff

living in your home,

you'll likely be

going grocery shopping

for you and the

Mastiff quite a lot.

For as big as they are,

English Mastiffs are calm

and very gentle dogs.

They're super loyal, and

get along with everyone,

even other pets.

Be warned, though.

They are very

difficult to train.

They're overly sensitive

and stubborn doggies,

but they learn well from love

and positive reinforcement.

English Mastiffs can be kept

in small houses and apartments

because even if you

have a huge backyard,

this big fella would

rather hang out

inside with its family.

Aw, too cute!

Wow!

What a big guy.

Now that's a dog.

Sure is!

I thought you boys

would enjoy that.

And before we continue,

no discussion of

large dog breeds

would be complete

without touching

on the German Shepherd.

Guess what?

You're about to meet

one of the best dogs

in the whole wide world!

Not to mention, one of

the most beautiful too.

Say hello to the

German Shepherd,

and prepare for lots of kisses.

Originally known as the

German Shepherd Dog,

this breed is one

of the only ones

to have the word "Dog"

be apart of its name.

Why?

Well, that's a great question

that has a pretty cool answer.

Back in the olden days,

being a German Shepherd

was a job that

lots of humans had.

That's why the

breed became known

as the German Shepherd Dog

so people could

tell the difference

when speaking about either

the person or the dog breed.

Pretty cool, right?

You betcha.

During the year 1889, a man

named Max von Stephanitz

started breeding

what we now know

as the German Shepherd.

This happened at a dog

show when he caught sight

of a medium sized, gray

and yellow type dog

that he thought

looked like a wolf.

Developing this breed earned

Stephanitz the nickname,

"Father of the

German Shepherd Dog".

German Shepherd dogs

come in many colors

like black, sable,

gray, black and tan,

red and black, brown,

black and silver,

and even blue.

How cool is that?

Over the years, German Shepherds

have grown in popularity

all over the world,

and it's become the

second most registered dog

in the United States of America.

When it comes to a performance,

there's not a whole lot that

a German Shepherd can't do.

They make great house

pets, awesome guard dogs,

serve on the force of both

the police and the military,

and even make incredible

service and companion dogs.

In a word, German

Shepherds are awesome!

Amazing dogs, those

German Shepherds!

On to the Rottweiler!

Give us a Rottie, Professor.

One Rottweiler coming up!

It's time to meet not

only one of the best

watch dogs in the world,

but also one of

the most adorable!

Get ready to say hi to

the German bred pooch,

better known as the Rottweiler!

Rottweilers were created

with protection in mind.

In the olden days,

they were work dogs

who were employed to guide

cattle to the market,

and to pull heavy carts for

both butchers and farmers.

These dogs are strong,

with a capital S.

Rottweilers are the 10th

most popular dog breeds

in the United States of America.

How about that?

Boston Terriers can

grow up to about

12 to 17 inches tall,

and weigh anywhere

from 10 to 25 pounds.

They have smooth, shiny coats

that come in lots

of colors like red,

black, or even brindle.

No matter what the color though,

they all have white markings

on their face and chest.

So cute.

These furry pals

are also known as

the American Gentleman,

because their overall markings

make them look like they're

wearing a fancy tuxedo.

So refined.

Boston Terriers have

box shaped heads,

short snouts, large, erect ears,

broad chests, sturdy

muscular bodies,

and very short tails.

Know what really makes

them stand out though?

Their huge, loving, round eyes.

Aw.

Boston Terriers are

very loving and gentle

with extremely fun

loving personalities.

They're smart, too.

Super smart, in fact.

But they're also

stubborn at times,

nearly hyperactive even.

It takes a long while to

properly train these cuties,

but once they are,

they're one of the

best dogs around.

Boston Terriers are

real athletes too!

They're agile and can jump high,

and even pull weights

in doggy competitions.

See?

I told you they were

strong as can be.

Boston Terriers get

along great with kids

and other animals,

and have been

known to even learn

how to ride skateboards.

That's radical!

When the day's

activities are over,

Boston Terriers like to

chill out with their owners,

and maybe even

cuddle up on a couch.

So cool!

What's the next dog

breed, Professor?

The amazing beagle!

Got any beagle cousin, anybody?

Me!

Oh, I have a cousin

in about any breed,

color, and size!

I'm willing to venture to say

that one of your favorite

cartoon characters is Snoopy!

Everyone loves him.

Ever wonder what kind of animal

this fellow is?

Well, Snoopy is a beagle,

and they've been around

for thousands of years.

The beagle was created

over 2,500 years ago.

Holy moly.

This ancient dog breed

came to the United States

from the country of England

during the 19th century.

These beauties were

bred to be great hunters

of rabbits, hares, foxes,

and even birds and fish.

Wow!

In fact, the beagle is still

very popular with hunters,

and they're still used as good

and dependable hunting dogs.

Beagles have super

friendly personalities too.

They're medium-sized

animals that can grow

anywhere from 13

to 16 inches tall,

and a full grown beagle

will weigh around

20 to 25 pounds.

Everyone agrees on one thing.

Beagles are awesome.

In fact, they just happen

to be the fifth most

popular dog breed in

the United States.

How cool is that?

You can spot a

beagle super easily.

They have really smooth coats

that range from white,

to black, to brown,

and a mixture thereof.

They have cute,

little round skulls

and long, super floppy ears.

Their bodies are long,

and pretty muscular

for a dog of its size,

and they have the sweetest

little curly tails.

And don't be surprised to

see them wagging like crazy.

They're so easy to

fall in love with.

Like Snoopy, beagles are

super smart and curious.

They're very friendly

dogs who love

going on adventures

with their owners.

Also like Snoopy, beagles are

comically stubborn animals

who are anything

but easy to train.

Still in all, they are

very loyal to their owners,

and that's part of

why they've become

so very popular.

Beagles do have a

tendency to get lonely,

as they're a pack animal,

and they hate being left alone.

They actually like

having other dogs

to pal around with too.

There's always time

to play and get into

a little mischief, right?

Nice!

What are we tackling next?

Now I'm going to

tell you all about

the dogs known as Basset Hounds.

Basset Hounds?

Cool!

Indeed, Mugs.

Let's begin!

Hope you have your

traveling shoes on,

we're gonna have to travel

all the way to France

to meet our next furry friend!

The Basset Hound!

Basset Hounds were

developed and bred

all the way back

in the 16th century

by French monks.

These monks wanted

a dog whose bodies

would be close to the ground

so they could easily

pick up on the scents

of other animals,

both big and small.

They may be short,

but Basset Hounds

are kind of heavy,

standing at only about

11 to 15 inches tall,

this beast can end

up weighing anywhere

from 50 to 65 pounds.

Now that's a sideways

fire hydrant.

How did they get their names?

Well, I'm glad you asked.

I told you already

that the Basset Hound

originally came from France,

so it makes sense

that their names

came from the French language.

Basset comes from the word "bas"

that means low in French.

How about that?

Even though Basset Hounds

make great hunters,

they're also so cute and sweet.

These guys look kind of sad,

but they're totally not.

It's those deep set in

face with loose skin

and wrinkles that make

them look that way.

They're actually

very happy animals

with super cute, long ears,

a very long body, and

stubby, short little legs

with really big paws on 'em.

Take all that, and add in a tail

that sticks straight

up on their body,

and you have the

recipe for adorable.

Well, adorable and loud.

Basset Hounds bark

and howl a whole lot.

In fact, that's part

of how the Basset Hound

got so famous.

A long time ago in

the southern U.S.,

hunters and other

owners of Basset Hounds

would feed their dogs easy

to make fried cornballs

to quiet their barking buddies.

These treats eventually

became known as hush puppies,

and now they're people treats!

Isn't that funny?

Over the years, Basset

Hounds became very popular

and they're features

in lots of movies,

advertisements,

and even cartoons.

They're so famous

that they even have

a brand of shoes named after

them called Hush Puppies.

In fact, Basset Hounds are

still the official mascot

of this popular, comfy shoe.

How neat.

Great!

Bassets are so fun.

Who loves bulldogs?

Me!

Did I ever tell you guys

my cousin Tricks and...

Let me guess.

Cousin Tricks is a bulldog?

Yup!

What's a friendly

dog that snores a lot

while farting?

Wanna meet that fella?

I'm sure you do.

We're talking about

a bold little dog

known as the bulldog!

Bulldogs are great

medium-sized companion dogs

that were created way

back in the 16th century

when dog breeders mixed

Mastiffs and pugs.

The result of that

mixing is adorable

in every way.

Bulldogs have sort of

an unusual look to them,

and because of that,

you can always find them

in movies and on TV.

In fact, they're one of

the most popular dogs

in the whole wide world.

A bulldog can grow to be

about 12 to 16 inches tall,

weighing in around

40 to 50 pounds.

That's pretty heavy

for such a small pooch.

They have short, smooth coats

that come in lots of varieties,

but it's their cute little faces

that make them so good looking.

Bulldogs have wide

jaws and short snouts.

The skin on their faces

looks wrinkled and loose,

and the teeth on

their lower jaws

stick out over their top jaws.

They have big,

muscular shoulders,

short bodies, powerful legs,

and tiny little tails.

Aw.

If you couldn't guess

by looking at them,

bulldogs can be super stubborn.

But with proper training,

they can be very obedient,

and also become great athletes.

Though they are hardheaded,

bulldogs are also smart,

and become friendly animals

that are perfect for families.

Yes, bulldogs look heavy,

but they're also

pretty quick and agile.

An adult bulldog can run

up to 15 miles per hour

and even jump about

seven feet in the air!

Whoa!

Can you say "Air Bulldog"?

They'd rather stay in the

air, or on the ground,

because these dogs

are not good swimmers.

So if you have a pool, just

remember that little tidbit.

Are dachshunds next?

Yes they are!

How did you know?

K-9 intuition!

Hot diggity dog!

Our next barking buddy

is a real wiener.

Get ready to meet the

cute little critter

known as the dachshund!

Dachshunds just happen

to be the 11th most

popular breed of doggy

in the United States,

and it's super easy to see why.

They are adorable.

Dachshunds grow to be

about nine inches tall,

and can weigh in anywhere

from 15 to 30 pounds.

Mini dachshunds

usually weigh about 11.

Such cutie pies.

Dachshunds are super

popular for being

what's known as a wiener dog

because of their

short, stubby legs

and their long bodies.

They have two types of coats,

either smooth, or long and wiry.

Even cooler though, they come in

at a whopping 12 colors,

and at least different patterns

like sable, brindle, or mottled.

Dachshunds have

long heads to match

their long, muscular bodies,

and are complete

with a long tail.

They have beautiful

eyes and floppy ears

hanging off their little faces.

How darling is that?

The name dachshund actually

means "badger dog" in German.

Why?

Because of their

incredible sense of smell,

dachshunds were used

to hunt badgers,

foxes, and rabbits.

Their tiny legs were

made for digging,

so they could get their

prizes either above

or below ground.

How about that?

Dachshunds are known

to be very brave,

they're also smart

and energetic animals

that have a habit of being

pretty darn stubborn.

Instead of listening to you,

they would rather be

chasing other animals

or even birds.

In a pinch, a nice, fun toy

will keep them very occupied.

They may be tough to teach,

but holy cow, are they loving.

Dachshunds have

been known to bond

with their human

families super quick,

and they always

want to be a part

of whatever is going on.

They're just all

around fun play-mates.

Hooray for that!

I had a play-mate

who was a dachshund

when I used to go to

doggy daycare as a puppy.

Yeah?

Did you like him?

Nah, he was annoying

as all get out.

I can see that!

How about the Dalmatian,

Professor Fetch?

I'd guess you have

at least 101 reasons

to love our next dog

breed, the Dalmatian!

Not only are they superstars,

but they're also some

of the bravest dogs

in the whole wide world!

Dalmatians are also

known as "dau".

They're an ancient

breed of pooch,

but no one seems to know

exactly where they came from,

it's a mystery.

Breeders and

researches all believe

that these wonderful

dogs came to the world

from the Dalmatia

area of Croatia.

Given the name, that

makes perfect sense!

Wanna know something cool?

Of course you do!

Archeologists have

even uncovered

pictures of Dalmatians

on the walls of

Ancient Egyptian tombs,

and that means that

ancient Dalmatians

even scampered around Egypt!

Whoa, now that's amazing.

Today, Dalmatians are

used as popular house pets

and also as rescue dogs.

For a long while,

they were even known

as carriage dogs

because they have a

super friendly

relationship with horses.

For many years, horses were used

to help speed along

fire carriages,

and the Dalmatians

have a cool ability

to keep horses

calm around fires.

So, for the longest time,

they've been

traveling with firemen

and other heroes to help

get people out of danger.

Talk about brave.

A Dalmatian can

grow to be anywhere

from 19 to 23 inches tall,

weighing in around

40 to 70 pounds.

They have really

short, smooth hair,

and are usually white

with black spots on them.

Every Dalmatian has

a unique pattern,

and no two Dalmatians

look alike.

Now that's interesting.

These superhero dogs have

large, muscular bodies,

thin ears, and super long legs

with cute, round little feet.

These dudes can run for hours

without getting tired,

and during the Second World War,

they were used to

send secret messages

back and forth between troops.

They truly were like

the first animal spies.

Now that's impressive!

Dalmatians love to

play in the water,

and are very good swimmers.

They require a lot

of training though

because they're also

very independent animals

who make awesome guard dogs.

Wow!

Dalmatians are so interesting!

There's no other

dog quite like 'em.

Same goes for the pug.

Did you know it's

easier on the pug

to raise two pugs together?

I didn't know that, Professor.

What else do you

know about the pug?

Let's find out!

It's time to get cute.

Our next kind of dog is

as cute as they come.

Get ready to meet the pug!

A small, toy-sized

animal that is

one of the best companion

dogs you could ever have.

Pugs were bred about

200 years B.C. in China,

and specifically

for the Emperor,

who wanted the perfect lap dog.

How's that for important?

Pug were created to be royalty.

Pugs made their way to

Europe in the 16th century,

and became a very

popular breed of dog.

Now, you can find

these little guys

all over the world.

Because they're so

small and friendly,

they make for great pals

for just about anyone.

No matter how old or young!

These little dudes and

dudettes grow to be

about 14 inches tall,

and weigh in around

14 to 18 pounds.

They have really short hair,

and can vary in color,

but their cute little

noses are always black.

So adorable!

Speaking of their

faces, pugs always look

like they've been

squished in and wrinkled.

This makes their big eyes

all the more lovable.

They're known for

their adorable faces,

short little legs,

and tiny, curly tails.

How cute is that?

Make some room in your bed,

pugs enjoy this one thing

more than anything else.

Sleeping.

They get tired super easily,

and will sleep around

14 hours every day.

Don't expect them

to bring that stick,

ball, or bone back anytime soon,

they don't really

like to play fetch,

and are actually hard to train

because they're so stubborn.

Pugs would rather

just eat, sleep,

love you, sleep some more, poop,

sleep, kiss you, and

then sleep some more,

more than anything else!

They can run about three

to seven miles per hour,

and for a four legged animal,

they're notoriously

bad swimmers.

They may be small animals,

but pugs have huge

personalities.

When they are awake, pugs

are super playful and loyal.

They're very

interested in people,

and will often follow their

owners around the house

to always be near them and

see what they're doing.

Pugs also love to lay in laps,

and sleep with

their human owners

as much as possible.

Aw!

Incredible, Professor Fetch.

We're learning so much

in such a short time.

It feels like my

brain might burst.

I don't think your

brains can burst, Mugs,

but they might get bigger,

and we're not done yet.

Bring it on!

Oh my!

You'd better have

a pillow ready,

because by the time

I'm done telling you

about the Energizer

Bunny of the dog world,

the Jack Russell Terrier,

I can almost guarantee

you're gonna need some rest.

Jack Russell Terriers were

created in jolly old England

at the very beginning

of the 19th century.

These cuties are

the direct relatives

of what is now known as the

extinct British White Terrier.

Jack Russells are

incredible hunters,

but nowadays people

usually keep them

as companion dogs.

If there's one thing

that Jack Russells

do better than hunt,

it's be great friends.

The Jack Russell

Terrier can grow to be

anywhere from 10

to 15 inches tall,

and usually weighs

around 14 to 18 pounds.

They generally have white coats

with black and tan markings,

but sometimes can just

be white and brown.

Speaking of their fur,

Jack Russells have

three kinds of coats.

Short and smooth,

long and rough,

or a combination of both.

They have little eyes that

are shaped like almonds,

tiny, triangular ears,

and small but sturdy bodies.

And my goodness, is the

Jack Russell active.

You can even call

them hyperactive!

They just keep going,

and going, and going,

and going, and going.

They love playing with balls,

digging in the dirt,

and of course, exploring.

You have to teach them

at a very young age

how to be calm,

or you'll own a friendly

four-legged comet

that speeds around your

house insanely happy

for the rest of its life.

How about that?

Because they enjoy

running so much,

the Jack Russell Terrier

needs a lot of space.

These little poaches

need big houses

and big backyards to run around.

That's probably the only

thing that will make them

tired enough to sit still

for even five minutes.

Zoom!

Jacks, so playful, so smart.

Same goes for poodles, guys.

Oh, poodles!

So fluffy too.

Time to check in

with a cuddly dog

who's super famous

for having one of the

coolest and most recognizable

haircuts in the world.

Say hello to the poodle!

The poodles as we

know them today

were created in Germany during

the 15th or 16th century,

and they were originally

used for hunting birds

who hung out and made

their nests around water.

Then, very quickly, they

became super popular in Europe,

especially when it

came to royalty.

Well, could you blame them?

Who wouldn't want to

cuddle with a poodle?

To this day, poodles are

still very popular house pets.

Not only are their

appearances charming,

but so are their personalities.

There are three kinds

of poodles, standard,

miniature, and even toy poodles

which are super small!

A standard poodle

will grow anywhere

from 11 to 22 inches tall,

and weigh around 60 pounds.

Poodles have fluffy coats

that come in lots of colors

from black to blue,

red to silver,

and even beige and white.

They have cute, round

heads with long noses,

cute oval shaped peepers,

and long, flat ears.

Their tails are also

pretty noticeable too,

as they stand straight up high.

How cute is that?

And get this,

poodles are so smart.

In fact, poodles are the second

smartest dog on the planet,

right next to the Border Collie.

Whoa!

They are really,

really easy to train,

and learn tricks super fast.

Because they do learn

tricks so quickly,

they were a staple in

circus acts of yesteryear.

They can perform anything,

even dancing around on two legs.

Poodles are super loving animals

and adore kids and other pets.

They're also very loud.

If you have a guest or

someone comes to your door,

they're going to

tell you about it.

They're loud but never mean.

They are as sweet as could be,

and that makes them

perfect therapy dogs

for people with handicaps,

or of course, the elderly.

How sweet.

The Maltese is pretty cool too!

I've always wanted to know

more about those dogs.

Well, here's your chance, Mugs.

But be prepared for

high levels of cuteness.

Let's check them out.

All right!

Get ready to bow wow wow,

because we're going to

learn about pooch royalty.

Here's one of the

favorite dog breeds

of the wealthy folks

in the Mediterranean,

the Maltese!

The Maltese comes to the world

from the island of Malta,

where it enjoyed its

status of canine royalty

for a whopping 28 centuries.

That's a long time!

The Maltese came to the

United States of America

for an 1887 showing

at the world famous.

Westminster Kennel Club.

Like royalty, the Maltese

have a very refined

and dignified look to them.

They have small,

cute little bodies,

and silky straight

hair that flows

all the way down to the ground.

Maltese are usually white,

and their little

black noses and eyes

make them look simply adorable.

Bless you.

Don't worry, you're not

sneezing because of the Maltese.

These dogs have no undercoats,

so they don't shed much,

and are what's known as

a hypo-allergenic dog.

No sneezes around

these little pleasers.

A Maltese can grow to

about 10 inches tall,

and weigh around

four to seven pounds.

Most of that is probably hair.

Their hair is so long

that usually owners

tie it in a knot with a bow

just so the dog can

see where it's going.

How bout that?

These dogs are super

affectionate and lively.

Got a camera handy?

Well, good!

Because the Maltese know how

to ham it up around people.

They want your attention,

and will do just about

anything to get it.

The Maltese is a playful, fun,

and full of energy dog,

and yep, they will

probably tire you out.

Yikes!

I'm pooped.

You're right, Professor Fetch!

The Maltese is crazy

cute, and super smart too.

Oh, can we check out

one more dog, Professor?

Schnauzers?

Oh!

Woo hoo!

Time to meet another tiny dog.

A mini one, even.

Coming to us from Europe

is the adorable

Miniature Schnauzer.

Let's learn all about them.

Miniature Schnauzers

are tiny little dogs

that come to the

world as part of the

terrier family of animals.

They were created in Germany

during the 19th century

when breeders mixed

a regular Schnauzer

with Affenpinschers and poodles.

Mini Schnauzers make

great companions

and are also very

popular show dogs.

Currently, they are listed as

one of the 20 most

popular dog breeds

in the United States.

How cool is that?

These tiny dogs can

grow to be anywhere

from 12 to 14 inches tall,

and weigh in anywhere

from 11 to 20 pounds.

They have very clean

and wiry double coats

that are super thick!

Their coat is

usually solid black,

or a combination of

black and another color

like white or silver.

Miniature Schnauzers have

snouts that are square shaped

with thick hair on their faces.

They have long, bushy

eyebrows and long beards.

How cute!

They have a folded set of

ears and sturdy bodies.

Schnauzers have short

legs that are super strong

as well as having

very short tails.

So, how did they get their name?

In German, the word "Schnauzer"

translates to muzzle,

and because the Miniature

Schnauzer's furry faces

are so recognizable,

that word ended up

describing them perfectly.

In fact, their

snouts are so popular

they have kind of

become their trademark.

How interesting.

Mini Schnauzers also

have an incredible

sense of hearing.

They can hear sounds

that are two times

higher in pitch than human ears.

How cool is that?

These dogs are super

happy, caring, and smart.

But they are also

pretty stubborn,

and require a lot of training

to become good house pets.

And that about does

it for today's class.

We're done?

So soon?

We sure are.

Did you boys enjoy your

first day at Pooch U?

- Yes!

Excellent!

I'll see you both back

here tomorrow morning then,

and we'll continue our lessons.

Okay!

We'll be here bright and early,

bushy tail and all.

Professor Fetch, I

don't want class to end.

Is there any way we

can have some homework?

Yeah!

My bones!

In all my years of teaching,

no students have ever asked

to do homework before.

You two really are serious about

learning all you

can, aren't you?

Yes!

Very well.

I'll give you some

homework on this topic.

- Yes!

You both can do a round

robin, brain blasting,

doggy study session

in the comfort

of your own home.

And we'll come back refreshed,

reinvigorated, and ready

to learn evermore tomorrow.

Woo hoo!

Let's go!

Pooch U has already taught

us so much about dogs,

and it's only our

first day of class.

How wild!

The semester's barely begun,

I wonder what else

we'll learn about.

There's just no telling!

Professor Fetch is

like a mad genius,

and the classroom is

like his laboratory.

Whipping up hot problem potions

and solving doggy

daydream dilemmas.

Yeah!

I love Pooch U!

So do I.

Let's go home and

chew on some facts

like it's an old chew.

All right!

My mouth is already drooling.

Let's take a bag of

kibbles to the living room,

Slobberstick, and tackle

some of these homework.

What do you say?

Okay, let's do it!

We still got any of those old

smoke flavored jerky bites?

You bet your collar, Slobs!

School is cool, Mugs!

No doubt, Slobs!

I feel like a dog

genius already!

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