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

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

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

    4 months ago
  • Canine Name Game: The Wacky World of Dog Breed Misnomers

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

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

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

    6 months ago
  • Fetching Phrases: The Curious Origins of Dog-Inspired Expressions

    6 months ago
  • Poodles: A Marvel of Intelligence and Versatility

    1 year ago
  • Sighthounds: Sleek, Swift, and Eternal

    2 years ago