Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but as any puppy aficionado knows, they are always cute—no matter how big or small—even when a dog tall enough to drink from the kitchen sink thinks he's a lapdog.

Whether gentle giants, vigilant herding dogs, or swift greyhounds–they share a crucial commonality: They belong to the largest dog breeds in the world. Their history is closely tied to human needs, ...

Derrick bagged the record for the world's tallest donkey - recorded at 5ft 5in (1.6m), while his pal, Bambou, took top spot in the longest ears on a living donkey category - 1ft 1in (33cm).

Donald J. Stubblebine Collection of Musical Theater and Motion Picture Music and Ephemera, 1866-2009, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. Donald J.