Down and Back

Down and Back

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Host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and dog-loving humans who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Tapping 140 years of historical records, archival footage, oral histories, interviews, and more, Down and Back brings the stories of the sport of dogs to life as only AKC can.

Recent Episodes

  • Ask Bud: Dog Facts, Fiction, and Fun

    11 months ago
  • Bloodhounds: Super Sleuths, Heroes, and Icons

    12 months ago
  • A Motley Crew of Canines: Meet the Non-Sporting Group

    1 year ago
  • Canine Name Game: The Wacky World of Dog Breed Misnomers

    1 year ago
  • Dogs and Divinity: Maybe It’s No Accident That “Dog” Spelled Backwards Is “God”

    1 year ago
  • The Golden Age of Canines: Americans Roll Over for Dogs Post-WWII

    1 year ago
  • Northern Stars: Spitz-Type Breeds and the Story of Human-Canine Cooperation

    1 year ago
  • Fetching Phrases: The Curious Origins of Dog-Inspired Expressions

    1 year ago
  • Poodles: A Marvel of Intelligence and Versatility

    2 years ago
  • Sighthounds: Sleek, Swift, and Eternal

    2 years ago