Ep 42. History of Dogs

Garfield and Odie are back with another exciting episode of The Garfield Show in season 1. In episode 42 named "History of Dogs," Garfield sets out on an adventure to learn the fascinating history of dogs from the beginning to what they are today.

Garfield is a feline character who is known for his sleepy, lazy, and funny personality, but in this episode, Garfield is full of energy and has an itch to discover the information about the history of dogs. While he has a soft spot for food - lasagna being his favorite - Garfield shares a love for his canine companion, Odie.

The episode begins with Garfield watching a documentary about the evolution of dogs. Impressed with the information he gained, Garfield decides to find out more about the history of dogs, and suddenly he is transported to the very beginning of time where the first dog is seen emerging from a cave.

Garfield discovers that the first dog was a wolf and over time, dogs were domesticated and trained to serve humans. As Garfield ventures through time, he points out the variety of dog breeds and their original purposes such as hunting, guarding, and herding.

In his adventure, Garfield learns amazing stories about dogs, such as how the Greyhound was bred to hunt hares and how the Bloodhound was used to track criminals. He discovers that the Bulldog was used in bullbaiting, and as sport evolved, the English created a law against cruel sports which put an end to this practice. Garfield also learns how in wartime dogs have served humanity by providing services such as delivering messages, pulling sleds, and even sniffing out landmines.

Garfield also shares some history with the audience about famous dogs, like Laika, the first dog sent into space, and the Japan's Hachi, who waited for his owner for years at the train station after his owner passed away.

Garfield travels across time with his tour guide Pooky, who has also accompanied him on other adventures. They explore various cultures, including the ancient Egyptian's culture and belief in dogs as protectors of the afterlife. They also discover the Chinese's admiration for dogs and how the Chinese calendar is based on different zodiac animals, including the dog.

Throughout his adventures, Garfield discovers that dogs have been valuable members of human society for thousands of years. They have been used for their strength, loyalty, intelligence, and friendship with human beings. Garfield learns from each era he visits that dogs have played an essential role in human history and shaped our species into the society we have today.

Garfield is determined to make the finale of the episode memorable; he, therefore, introduces some of his friends that are dogs, such as Labrador retrievers, bulldogs, Pomeranians, terriers, and Bullmastiffs. Garfield tells viewers about the distinct temperaments, behaviors, and traits of each type of dog, which is significant for adopting and training dogs. In the end, Garfield shows his love for Odie and all the other dogs.

In conclusion, The Garfield Show season 1 episode 42, "History of Dogs," takes the viewer on an exciting journey through time to explore the history of domesticated dogs. This informative, educational, and fun-filled episode highlights the rich and amusing relationship that humans share with their best friends. It is an excellent way to learn about dogs' history, and its captivating story keeps the audience engaged throughout the episode. Even for non-dog lovers, this episode is a must-watch!