'Dogs 101' reveals everything you need to know about man's best friend

Heroes, healers, friends, and confidantes - these are just a few of the many roles that dogs have come to play in their relationships and long history with humans. This August, the most comprehensive and endearing dog encyclopedia on television is back on Animal Planet for a fourth series. With stories, facts, and anecdotes that will baffle and astound you, DOGS 101, a 4-part series is a fun crash course about all things canine! DOGS 101 premieres every Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. starting August 1. Encores every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

Which breed was John F. Kennedy Junior's best friend? Which guarding breed helped capture Osama Bin Laden? And which breed has a bark that comforts reindeer? From the Australian Kelpie to the Clumber Spaniel, these questions and more will be answered on Animal Planet's DOGS 101. Learn all about the behavioural quirks, genetic history, famous relations, and wildest trivia on some of the 800 dog breeds recognised worldwide, and discover which of these animals are best for urban living and which ones are most family friendly.

Featuring interviews with animal experts, pop culture video footage and stylised photography, DOGS 101 is an unprecedented look at man's best friend. With fascinating trivia about a variety of breeds, this season's DOGS 101 will put the spotlight on the adorable, the feisty and the unexpected.

Celebrate the bond between Man and his much-touted "best friend" and learn everything you ever wanted to know about these furry companions with Animal Planet in this brand new season of DOGS 101!