A Dog is a Man’s Best Friend
“A dog is a man’s best friend.” Dog lovers know this is true, but few know that the saying came as a result of a Missouri court case between two […]
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American Dogs
During the “Dog Days of Summer,” we examined America’ stories through its dogs. You’ll be amazed by stories about the dogs of 9-11, the first seeing eye dog in the U.S., and how the K-9 corps of World War II was made up of people’s pets.
The Dogs of Herbert Hoover
he 31st president of the United States, Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) and his wife, Lou, both loved dogs. As it happens, a dog helped Herbert Hoover get elected in 1928.
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Patsy Ann, Official Greeter in Juneau, Alaska
Patsy Ann was a bull terrier who was born deaf on October 12, 1929, according to information provided by the Friends of Patsy Ann. As a pup, she was brought
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Teddy Roosevelt’s Dogs
When Vice President Teddy Roosevelt and his family moved into the president’s house in 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley, life at the White House—as Roosevelt took to calling
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How Dalmatians Became Known As Firehouse Dogs
The Dalmatian is a strong, active dog capable of great endurance and considerable speed. Today they remain a symbol of the firehouse, but they are perhaps better known as the breed
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The Colonel, A Very Smart Dog
A dog named Colonel made news in 1876. The story appeared in The New York Times on May 1 of that year. Because Colonel’s breed is not specified the
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