Introduces the domestic dog as a pet, but also shows it to be a natural hunter. Includes close-ups of jaws and teeth and demonstrates speed of running and methods of swimming. Describes wild dogs of various types and shows working dogs in action.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
325466
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Adaptation
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Habitations
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Physiology
Animals & Wildlife → Domestic animals
Animals & Wildlife → Wild animals
Animals & Wildlife → Working animals
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)