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And a few other findings about our canine companions. (Yes, this email contains several pictures of dogs.) Plus: What to read and watch this weekend

It’s Friday, August 16. In today’s issue: Doggos on doggos. Plus: What to read and watch this weekend.

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The science of man’s best friend

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When you look in your dog’s eyes, it all might seem so simple: You love him, he loves you, the end. But researchers are still learning new things about our canine companions—how their

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