Animal Planet's 'Dogs 101' Back for Second Season

Are Dalmatians really born without spots? What is a Xoloitzcuintli dog and how the heck do you pronounce it? Why does the Puli look like it has dreadlocks? A bevy of experts, trainers, veterinarians and dog enthusiasts answer those questions and more on the second season of Animal Planet's popular series, "Dogs 101".

Each episode focuses on a few breeds to showcase, imparting tons of information about a particular breed's history, personality and physique, but in a fun and entertaining fashion. "This series is a wink and a nod to what every pet owner knows -- that their dog ... is definitely the best, or the handsomest, or the funniest, or simply the most unusual," Marjorie Kaplan, president and general manager of Animal Planet Media, says in a statement.

This season, get ready to learn about some 37 different dog breeds. "Each person thinks their dog is the most special and unique, but a great majority of the breeds this season are ones that people probably never heard of," dog trainer and pet expert, Andrea Arden, tells Paw Nation. There's even an entire episode dedicated to "ugly dogs."

Joining the "Dogs 101" cast this season is Zak George (who has his own new show, "SuperFetch"), a dog trainer who believes anybody can teach their dog to perform any trick. "I talk about the dogs from a training perspective," George tells Paw Nation. "'Dogs 101' talks about the generalities of a breed, but is very responsible about not stereotyping dogs. All dogs have different qualities."

"I get a ton of emails after each show," says Arden. "Viewers really take the shows to heart."

"Dogs 101" premieres Saturday, October 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Animal Planet.

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