Famous Dogs in History
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6/15/23
Legend of the Blenheim Forehead Spot
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The legend of the Blenheim forehead spot on a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel goes back some 600 years ago. The Cavalier King Charles ...
8/21/21
Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses?
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A folk tale that goes back to biblical times has an answer to why dogs have wet noses, but scientists most likely won't agree with it. ...
11/7/20
The Dog on the Tuckerbox
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The Dog on the Tuckerbox is an Australian monument dedicated to the pioneers of Gundagai. Dog on the Tuckerbox monument According to ...
3/5/20
Argos: Odysseus' Faithful Dog
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Argos, the only one to recognize Odysseus when he returned home, lived long enough to see his master before passing on. Odysseus and ...
8/29/19
Saur: A Dog Who Became King
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In his Heimskringla , Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241), the Icelandic chief traced the royal line of Norway in his writings with some myth and ...
7/13/17
Pompey: The Dog Who Saved William the Silent's Life
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According to legend, Pompey became famous in history for saving his master, the Prince of Orange, from assassins during battle. Wil...
3/21/17
Waghya: Sacrificed Himself to Be With His Dead Master
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According to legend, Waghya became famous in history for giving his life to follow his master into the next life. It is said Waghya...
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