The Lassie complex: why are we so obsessed with dogs saving human lives?

The Lassie complex: why are we so obsessed with dogs saving human lives?

Most recently, it was when a woman who was attacked by a cougar while out hiking in California was saved by her “amazing and loyal ” Belgian malinois, Eva. The story made headlines around the world, but drill down a little and you’ll discover that the dog, which weighs around 25kg, hit the cougar but was very quickly outclassed by the giant cat.

Ukraine: Won’t leave our pets behind: Indian students in Ukraine

Ukraine: Won’t leave our pets behind: Indian students in Ukraine

All I wanted was an emergency NOC so that I could come to India with Maliboo and I would’ve easily submitted all the other documents required then," said Rishabh.

Belgian Malinois experts worry about Channing Tatum 'Dog' movie

Belgian Malinois experts worry about Channing Tatum 'Dog' movie

Channing Tatum's newest movie, "Dog," may induce swooning over the human-animal bond, but some experts worry it could lead to more abandoned Belgian Malinois, the dog breed featured in the movie.

Bones or no bones? The internet's mood is now determined by Noodle the pug

Bones or no bones? The internet's mood is now determined by Noodle the pug

Emmaline Childs, 37, said she first saw Graziano's videos of Noodle a few weeks ago, and fell in love with the sweetness of the "no bones" game.

Dozens of Covid sniffer dogs now working at airports in Dubai and Miami

Dozens of Covid sniffer dogs now working at airports in Dubai and Miami

Miami joined Dubai in deploying medical detection dogs at its airports this week (Picture: Getty)The first ever full-time deployments of Covid-detecting dogs at an airport has begun in Dubai.Cobra the Belgin Malinois has been proven to sniff Covid with over 99 per cent accuracy (Picture: Getty)‘Everybody, including humans, are wrong at some point.

Dognappers ran off in fear after picking out dog that taught them a lesson

Dognappers ran off in fear after picking out dog that taught them a lesson

Nellie was unimpressed by two men attempting to steal her (Picture: Toby Currier)A pair of ‘dognappers’ ran away in fright after a botched attempt to steal a Belgian Malinois – a breed often used by police and the military.

Mumbai’s pets put their stylish paws forward in the rains

Mumbai’s pets put their stylish paws forward in the rains

It’s clear that while pet parents have their rainy-day dressing in place, they are also adding a dash of style to their pooches’ rain gear.The minute the sky turns dark, Colaba-based stylist Mili Shivjiani Puri gets her pet dog Malibu all dressed up to go out in the rain.

How a program where men walk dogs is helping mental health

How a program where men walk dogs is helping mental health

Rob Osman says dog Mali has helped him with both his mental and physical health.Courtesy of Rob OsmanOsman also hopes that "Dudes and Dogs" can help normalize mental health care for men.

Dogs in smoking households passively puff more than 3,000 cigarettes a year

Dogs in smoking households passively puff more than 3,000 cigarettes a year

Dogs who live with smokers are 60% more likely to get lung cancer and cats are twice as likely to develop malignant lymphoma (Pictures: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Pets living in smoking households passively smoke more than 3,000 cigarettes a year, a new study has claimed.

Meet the search dog who can find people trapped in disaster zones

Meet the search dog who can find people trapped in disaster zones

Cara is a six year old Belgian Malinois who works with her handler as an urban search and rescue dog. Cara experiences different textures and terrain during her training (Picture: Aaron Crowley/)Mick Atwood is Cara’s handler and partner.

Where do our dogs come from?

Where do our dogs come from?

Archaeologists and those who study fossils claim that a weasel-like mammalian called Miacis lived on Asiatic soil 60 million years ago, and went on to become the ancestor of canids – comprising foxes, jackals, wolves, dingoes, coyotes, and last but not the least, dogs.

Senior Dog Continues to Make a Splash in the Dock Diving World

Senior Dog Continues to Make a Splash in the Dock Diving World

At 9 years old, Lexie, a Black Lab/Belgian Malinois cross, became the North American Diving Dogs (NADD) National Champion in the Veteran Master division for 2017. Toys are how Lexie, the not-so-fond-of-water dog, got into the sport, says Janie Costa, Lexie’s parent.