Dogs
No animal is as loyal and faithful as a dog, and hence dogs are loved as pets by mostly all of us. Whether it's a movie, a sitcom or a real life story, man has always enjoyed the company of dogs. When it comes to making a list of some of the most famous dogs, the list is unending. Here is an attempt of making such a list.
Famous Dogs in Movies and TV shows
Famous Dogs in Commercials
Famous Dogs as Mascots
Famous Real Dogs in Literature
Famous Dogs of U.S. Presidents
Famous Dogs in History
Blondi
Blondi, who lived from 1941 to 1945, was the pet of Adolf Hitler. This female German Shepherd was presented to Adolf Hitler as a gift by Martin Bormann, who was a prominent Nazi professional. Hitler loved his dear pet and also allowed her to sleep in his bedroom in his bunker. Reports say that, on 30th April 1945, Hitler asked his physician Werner Haase to test suicide pills on Blondi, which caused Blondi's death and soon after that Hitler committed suicide.
Laika
Laika (1954 -1957) being the first dog in space, certainly is one of the most famous dogs of all time. She was a Soviet space dog and was launched by the Russian spacecraft Sputnik 2 in November, 1957. Though she is the first animal to orbit the Earth, she was a victim of orbital death due to overheating, stress and problems inside the rocket. Laika was previously a stray, wandering dog which was found in the lanes of Moscow.
Pickles
Pickles was a mongrel dog who helped in searching the stolen FIFA World Cup of the year 1966. The trophy was stolen on 20th March, which was just 4 months before the FIFA World Cup tournament that was to be held in England. The trophy was then found wrapped in a newspaper in South London, by Pickles when it was taking a walk with its master. The thief of the trophy was never caught, but Pickles and his owner David Corbet, received handsome rewards from the police.
Lassie
Lassie is basically, a fictional character and a name for several dog actors that belonged to the Border Collie dog breed. This fictional character was created by Eric Knight and was used in a short story called Lassie Come-Home. This novel was then filmed by MGM and the character Lassie became very popular. This dog actor then became a popular movie star in the 1950s and 1960s and also starred in The Sun Comes Up, Lassie, Magic of Lassie, etc.
Smoky
Smoky, a Yorkshire Terrier, is a hero of World War II, who won eight battle stars. This dog was adopted by Corporal William Wynne and she served with 5th Air Force in Pacific. Yorkie Doodle Dandy: Or, the Other Woman Was a Real Dog, is a book written by William Wynne and it describes his adventures with this incredible war dog.
The list is quite long, and the aforementioned are some of the most popular ones. From the above given information it is clear, why we call dogs as man's best friend. I hope, this article will be helpful to you.
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Dogs
Famous Dogs
No animal is as loyal and faithful as a dog, and hence dogs are loved as pets by mostly all of us. Whether it's a movie, a sitcom or a real life story, man has always enjoyed the company of dogs. When it comes to making a list of some of the most famous dogs, the list is unending. Here is an attempt of making such a list.
Famous Dogs in Movies and TV shows
| Name of the Dog | Dog Breed | Movie |
| Fang | Neapolitan Mastiff | Harry Potter |
| Hooch | Dogue De Bordeaux | Turner and Hooch |
| Toto | Cairn Terrier | Wizard of Oz |
| Frank | Pug | Men in Black |
| Beethoven | Saint Bernard | Beethoven |
| Argus | Irish Red and White Setter | Familiar Strangers |
| Blair | Collie | Rescued by Rover |
| Lassie | Collie | Lassie |
| Rin Tin Tin | German Shepherd | Where The North Begins |
Famous Dogs in Commercials
| Name of the Dog | Dog Breed | Commercial |
| Alex | Golden Retriever | Stroh's Beer |
| Axelrod | Basset Hound | Flying "A" Service Station |
| Big Mo | Golden Retriever | Alpo |
| Bingo | Generic | Cracker Jack |
| Dinky | Chihuahua | Taco Bell |
Famous Dogs as Mascots
| Name of the Dog | Mascot of |
| Jonathan the Husky | University of Connecticut |
| Blue II | Butler University |
| Bully | Mississippi State University |
| Blitz | Wofford College |
| Zeke the Wonder Dog | Michigan State |
| Brian Boru | Royal Irish Regiment |
| Mex | University of Oklahoma |
| Mirabelle | Detail Gallery |
Famous Real Dogs in Literature
| Name of the Dog | Dog Breed |
| Beautiful Joe | Airedale |
| Jock of the Bushveld | Staffordshire bull terrier |
| Lad | Rough collie |
| Charley | Poodle |
| Marley | Labrador Retriever |
| Tulip | German shepherd |
| Wheely Willy | Chihuahua |
| Mirabelle | Boston terrier |
Famous Dogs of U.S. Presidents
| Name of the Dog | Dog Breed | Name of the President/First Lady |
| Bo | Portuguese water dog | Barack Obama |
| Barney | Scottish Terrier | George W. Bush |
| Buddy | Chocolate Labrador Retriever | Bill Clinton |
| Checkers | Cocker Spaniel | Richard Nixon |
| Dash | Collie mix | Caroline Harrison |
| Fala | Scottish Terrier | Franklin Delano Roosevelt |
| Him and Her | Beagles | Lyndon Johnson |
| Liberty | Golden Retriever | Gerald R. Ford |
| Manchu | Black Pekingese | Alice Roosevelt |
| Millie | Springer Spaniel | Barbara Bush |
| Pete | Bull Terrier | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Spot | English Springer Spaniel | George W. Bush |
Famous Dogs in History
Blondi
Blondi, who lived from 1941 to 1945, was the pet of Adolf Hitler. This female German Shepherd was presented to Adolf Hitler as a gift by Martin Bormann, who was a prominent Nazi professional. Hitler loved his dear pet and also allowed her to sleep in his bedroom in his bunker. Reports say that, on 30th April 1945, Hitler asked his physician Werner Haase to test suicide pills on Blondi, which caused Blondi's death and soon after that Hitler committed suicide.
Laika
Laika (1954 -1957) being the first dog in space, certainly is one of the most famous dogs of all time. She was a Soviet space dog and was launched by the Russian spacecraft Sputnik 2 in November, 1957. Though she is the first animal to orbit the Earth, she was a victim of orbital death due to overheating, stress and problems inside the rocket. Laika was previously a stray, wandering dog which was found in the lanes of Moscow.
Pickles
Pickles was a mongrel dog who helped in searching the stolen FIFA World Cup of the year 1966. The trophy was stolen on 20th March, which was just 4 months before the FIFA World Cup tournament that was to be held in England. The trophy was then found wrapped in a newspaper in South London, by Pickles when it was taking a walk with its master. The thief of the trophy was never caught, but Pickles and his owner David Corbet, received handsome rewards from the police.
Lassie
Lassie is basically, a fictional character and a name for several dog actors that belonged to the Border Collie dog breed. This fictional character was created by Eric Knight and was used in a short story called Lassie Come-Home. This novel was then filmed by MGM and the character Lassie became very popular. This dog actor then became a popular movie star in the 1950s and 1960s and also starred in The Sun Comes Up, Lassie, Magic of Lassie, etc.
Smoky
Smoky, a Yorkshire Terrier, is a hero of World War II, who won eight battle stars. This dog was adopted by Corporal William Wynne and she served with 5th Air Force in Pacific. Yorkie Doodle Dandy: Or, the Other Woman Was a Real Dog, is a book written by William Wynne and it describes his adventures with this incredible war dog.
The list is quite long, and the aforementioned are some of the most popular ones. From the above given information it is clear, why we call dogs as man's best friend. I hope, this article will be helpful to you.
- Most Popular Dog Breeds By States
By Linda Cole Many people who love dogs have one or two specific breeds they favor over other breeds. I've always loved the Siberian Husky and felt blessed to be owned by two of them at one time. My other preference would be a German Shepherd or...
- How Lassie Became One Of The World's Most Popular Dogs
By Julia Williams There’s hardly a man, woman or child alive today who doesn’t know who Lassie is, but do you know how she became one of the world’s most famous and beloved dogs? If you’re like me, you may vividly remember watching Lassie on...
- Dogs That Made Our Presidents Smile
By Linda Cole Running the country is probably the most stressful job anyone can have. Beginning with our first president, George Washington, to President Obama, many different pets have lived in the White House. Most of the men who have held the highest...
- Dog's Life Expectancy
Have you ever heard of 'Bluey', the Australian cattle dog, which has been claimed to be the longest-living dog (29 years) till date. Another dog, named 'Bramble' lived to the age of 27 years. These claims are not verified or recorded,...
- Life Expectancy Of Dogs By Breed
After bringing home a tiny pup, we simply assume our canine friend to be an inseparable part of our lives. Dogs are living creatures and thus, death is inevitable. Certain dog breeds tend to have a longer lifespan than other dogs. Thus, some may...