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title: 10 Paw-some Facts about Dogs
description: Before they were considered man’s best friend, dogs were (and still are) used in agriculture. Learn more paw-some facts about dogs.
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# 10 Paw-some Facts about Dogs
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Posted by [Karyn Moyer](https://blog.aghires.com/author/karyn-moyer)
Tags: [Ag Fun and Facts](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/ag-fun-and-facts)
As man’s best friend, it’s easy to see why dogs are among the most popular pets. But before humans kept these cuddly creatures for pets, dogs were (and still are) used in agriculture. They are used for herding, protection, and pest control. Learn more paw-some facts about dogs.
Written by Abigail Tomalewski, Marketing Assistant
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