International Dog Day is celebrated on August 26. The day is all about paying tribute to these incredible animals who work selflessly to bring comfort, keep us safe, and save lives. Collen Paige, an animal advocate and pet expert, started the day in 2004. It marks the date she adopted her first family dog. The day has gradually been adopted around the world.
Dogs at work
There are diverse "jobs" for dogs, and they are doing great!
A police dog. /CFP
Rescue dogs during a training session. /CFP
A guide dog. /CFP
Sled dogs run on a snow field. /CFP
Native dogs
A goose-stepping Chinese pastoral dog. /CFP
Tugou is a diverse group of dogs native to China and still abundant across the country today. Among them, the famous Chinese pastoral dog is one of the earliest domesticated animals in ancient China, with documentation dating back to around 221-210 BC.
A sleeping Akita. /CFP
The Akita is a Japanese dog breed that is large sized, originating from the mountains of northern Japan.
An American Eskimo dog. /CFP
The American Eskimo dog is a breed of companion dog, originating in Germany. The breed's progenitors were German Spitz, but it was renamed "American Eskimo Dog" during World War I.
Considerations when owning a dog
A Dobermann on guard. /CFP
Unfortunately, there are frequent incidents of vicious dogs injuring people; therefore, many cities and regions have lists of banned dog breeds, such as the Rottweiler and Dobermann. Keeping dogs in a civilized manner in accordance with the law is a moral standard and the bottom line of the law. Dogs are friends of humans, they deserve to be treated properly and to have a wonderful life with us.