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Roy De Forest, Country Dog Gentlemen, 1972; polymer on canvas, 66.75 x 97 in. (169.55 cm x 246.38 cm); Collection SFMOMA, Gift of the Hamilton-Wells Collection; © Estate of Roy De Forest/Licensed by VAGA, New York
DogPatch

The Art of Roy De Forest

This dog-loving artist’s first full career retrospective.
By Cameron Woo
Q&A with Patricia McConnell (Author) on Education of Will book
DogPatch

In Conversation with Patricia McConnell

We discuss Patricia McConnell's new book, The Education of Will.
By The Bark Editors
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Maja and Her Great Dane, Rosie

Both have prosthetic legs
By Karen B. London, PhD
Greyhounds;
Art & Music

Illuminating Medieval Hunting Dogs

On the nature and care of 14th-century dogs.
By Linda S. Slusser
Q&A With Amy Sutherland about dog fostering
DogPatch

In Conversation with Amy Sutherland

By Claudia Kawczynska
DogPatch

Cover Dog: Clementine

Bark's Spring 2017 Cover Dog Winner
By The Bark Editors
Science & History

The Debate on Canine Domestication

Canine Origin Story
By Jane Brackman, PhD
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Biff the Boxer Stars in John Lewis Ad

Animals take center stage this holiday season
By Karen B. London, PhD
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Co-Star of “Cooking With Dog” Dies

Francis the Poodle will be missed
By Karen B. London, PhD
DogPatch

Bob Dylan Strikes a Canine Chord

I Shall Be Unleashed
By Mark R. Johnson
Dog Memorials: Honoring A Life
Stories & Lit

Dog Memorials: Honoring A Life

By The Bark Editors
The Tenth Street Studio 1880 Oil on canvas, 36.25 x 48.25 in.
DogPatch

The Art of William Merritt Chase

Modern master, Influential Teacher, Dog Lover
By Cameron Woo
Cleaning Leather Dog Collars with Beeswax
DogPatch

Cleaning Leather Dog Collars with Beeswax

By Claudia Kawczynska
Anna's Dog Park
DogPatch

Make-A-Wish Helps Child Fulfill Dog Park Dream

By JoAnna Lou
Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?
DogPatch

Q&A with Author Frans de Waal

Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?
By Claudia Kawczynska
Kim Kavin Profile Picture Author of Dog Merchant
DogPatch

Q&A with The Dog Merchants Author Kim Kavin

By Claudia Kawczynska
Science & History

Study on Dogs’ Preferences for Praise Versus Treats

Individual variation explains a lot
By Karen B. London, PhD
DogPatch

Farmer’s Insurance and the “Mer-Mutts”

Canine Synchronized Swimming Commercial
By Karen B. London, PhD
Science & History

Digging Up Bones

What can archeology tells us about the “connection” origins.
By Jane Brackman, PhD
DogPatch

Sketchbook: Stephanie Birdsong

By The Bark Editors