Discover more about the role our four-legged friends have played throughout our history and into the modern world.

History & Heroic Animals

Our engaging resources help your school’s pupils develop a range of historical and evaluative skills, providing insight into the role of pets throughout time and how their appearance has changed

Dogs in War


Dogs in War encourages pupils to develop their historical enquiry skills as well as explore the role of working dogs in the military.

  • Age: 7-11

  • By: Dogs Trust

  • Last update: 07 Aug 2023

Egyptians and their Pets


Egyptians and their Pets looks at the relationship between one of history's most famous civilisations and their pets, contrasting them with our lives today.

  • Age: All ages

  • By: PDSA

  • Last update: 16 Aug 2023

How Have Dogs Changed Over Time?


How Have Dogs Changed Over Time encourages pupils to consider the consequences of selective breeding by comparing the appearance of well known breeds in the past, and how we know them today.

  • Age: 7-11

  • By: Dogs Trust

  • Last update: 07 Aug 2023