Border Collies are often seen as one of the smartest dog breeds. They’re known for their quick learning and problem-solving skills.

More recently, an English springer spaniel was trained to sniff out an elusive species of newts in the United Kingdom. Circe, a Labrador retriever, was also trained to sniff out birds and bats in ...

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A dramatic reading of George Eliot's 'In a London Drawing Room'.