# Dogs & Their Collars in the Age of Enlightenment: From "Machines" to Pampered Pets — WHE Article Discussion

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In medieval and Renaissance Europe, dogs were considered little more than "machines" which performed certain tasks, such as guarding a home or tracking game, but this view changed significantly during the Age of Enlightenment (also known as the Age of Reason) of the 17th and 18th centuries.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1730/dogs--their-collars-in-the-age-of-enlightenment/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1730/dogs--their-collars-in-the-age-of-enlightenment/)._

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**Author:** ![JPryst](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jpryst/32/168_2.png) [@JPryst](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/JPryst)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/dogs-their-collars-in-the-age-of-enlightenment-from-machines-to-pampered-pets-whe-article-discussion/15981/2 "2026-07-30T09:44:14Z")

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