In ancient Greek mythology, Anubis was the doglike god of the afterlife, and every eleventh year in the twelve-year Chinese Zodiac cycle is dedicated to our canine companions. You might not use them to make fur coats, but they’re our protective partners, loyal friends and in many cases, lifesavers. Here’s why we often tolerate our dogs’ drama more than that of our human friends.
Dogs have stood the test of taming better than most big carnivores have, whether it’s tigers on a gold).