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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with Kunming dog pups at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

Police dog trainers weigh a Kunming dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

A Kunming dog pup is pictured at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with a Kunming dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Kunming dog in drug searching at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

Police dog trainers train a Kunming dog in explosive detection at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 29, 2025. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

Kunming dog pups have fun at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Malinois dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with Kunming dog pups at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Malinois dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Kunming dog in explosive detection at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 29, 2025. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with Kunming dog pups at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police Dog Base - China

A Kunming dog undergoes a drug searching training at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police march in Tokyo to mark new year

Police march in Tokyo to mark new year

Members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's dog units take part in an annual march to mark the new year in the Japanese capital on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: snowfall over the city. People stroll and walk in the snow in a city park. One woman walks her dog while another shelters from the snow under an umbrella - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Traffic Police Officer Helps Dog Cross Road, Dog Follows Him Back

On December 23, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a traffic police officer was filmed helping a small dog cross a busy road after the animal approached him. After carrying the dog to safety, the officer returned to direct traffic, with the dog following him back into the intersection and staying by his side.

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE. MUSHER REMY COSTE, FRENCH CHAMPION Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) SKI RESORT OF LES GETS, TEENAGERS HIKING DOG SLEDDING IN A SNOWSTORM Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) SKI RESORT OF LES GETS, TEENAGERS HIKING DOG SLEDDING Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MEGEVE SKI RESORT, COTE 2000 AREA, LA GRANDE ODYSSEE DOG SLED RACE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, DOUBS (25) JURA MOUNTAINS, AERA OF THE VILLAGE OF LA CHAUX DE GILLEY, DOG SLEIGH RIDES WITH LE REVE DES NEIGES, HUSKY Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, DOUBS (25) JURA MOUNTAINS, AERA OF THE VILLAGE OF LA CHAUX DE GILLEY, DOG SLEIGH RIDES WITH LE REVE DES NEIGES, HUSKY Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) SKI RESORT OF LES GETS, TEENAGERS HIKING DOG SLEDDING Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, DOUBS (25) JURA MOUNTAINS, AERA OF THE VILLAGE OF LA CHAUX DE GILLEY, DOG SLEIGH RIDES WITH LE REVE DES NEIGES, HUSKY Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE. HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) ARAVIS MOUNTAIN. LA CLUSAZ SKI RESORT. DOG SLEIGH OUTING Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, HAUTES-ALPES (05) ORCIERES MERLETTE, SLED DOG Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE, LA COLLE-SAINT-MICHE. DOG SLEDDING Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE. ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Dog Rescued from Fast-Flowing River in Hunan

On June 20, 2024, two men worked together to rescue a dog trapped in a fast-flowing river following heavy rain in Changde, Hunan. After the animal was unable to climb a ladder placed by one rescuer, a man in a red shirt stepped into the current to lift the dog to safety.

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Robot Show

Robot Show

KUNSHAN, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - A robotic dog interacts with a pet dog on the street in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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Robot Show

Robot Show

KUNSHAN, CHINA - JANUARY 2, 2026 - A robotic dog interacts with a pet dog on the street in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 2, 2026.

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