| Genre: | Documentary |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 10 |
| Creator: | Glen Zipper |
| Producer: | Paul McGuire |
| Runtime: | 44–54 minutes |
| Network: | Netflix |
Dogs is a 2018 American documentary television series which premiered on Netflix.[1] The series, created by Glen Zipper,[2] was released on November 16, 2018.
The first season contains six episodes, roughly 50 minutes apiece. Each episode examines a facet of life in which dogs and humans interconnect, showcasing the relationship between dogs and humans for different countries, cultures and people.[3] [4]
In June 2019 it was announced that the show would return for a second season.[5] The second season was released on July 7, 2021.[6]
Dogs primarily explores the bond between dogs and humans throughout the world.[7]
The series has received positive reviews from critics.[8] [9] On Rotten Tomatoes, the series' first season has a 92% approval rating with an average score of 9.17 out of 10 based on 12 critic reviews. The site's critical consensus states, "Dogs is a kindhearted series that offers viewers a glimpse of several extraordinary canines and the people they orbit, resulting in a hopeful celebration of humanity and its best friend."[10] Laura Bradley of Vanity Fair stated that "its primary draw is its earnest storytelling—never manipulative, never syrupy. Yes, there’s fluff on the surface—but at its core, Dogs is good."[11]