Model and actor Emily Ratajkowski has a Husky-German Shepherd mix named Columbo.

In the film Cujo, the title role was played by four St. Bernards, several mechanical dogs, and a black Labrador–Great Dane mix in a St. Bernard costume.

Netsuke, which are Japanese miniature sculptures that serve a practical function, often depict dogs in hunting scenes.

The Lagotto Romagnolo is the only truffle hunting breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.

A study is currently underway at University of California at San Diego to determine whether dogs can really communicate by pressing buttons that activate pre-recorded words.