American Dogs

Dogs of the Titanic: Three Who Survived

The fact that there were dogs traveling on the Titanic with their owners would come as no surprise to anyone who considers it. However, with... continue »

General George Custer and his Many Dogs

General George Custer loved his dogs, and he had many of them. Throughout much of his military career, a good number of his dogs accompanied... continue »

Old Yeller Played by Spike, a Lab/Mastiff Mix

Old Yeller, or the dog that played Old Yeller, was a homeless dog found in a shelter in Van Nuys, California. The dog’s real name... continue »

A Newfoundland in the White House with President Buchanan

The Newfoundland that had the run of the White House from 1857-1861 was the beloved pet of our 15th president, James Buchanan (1791-1868). The 170-pound... continue »

First War Dog to Carry Messages in World War I

The first war dog to carry messages for the Allies in World War I was a Belgian Sheepdog named Taki. The French military began working... continue »

The German Shepherd: From Sheep Dog to Dog of Many Skills

The German shepherd is known today as a handsome, well-built dog with high intelligence and strong loyalty. The breed has been used successfully as a... continue »

Diabetic Alert Dog Permits Teacher to Live Normally

Ija is a trained service dog (diabetic alert dog) who signals her owner when blood glucose levels are changing and then alerts her as to... continue »

National Mutt Day Advocates for Mixed Breed Shelter Dogs

National Mutt Day, celebrated on July 31, was created by animal advocate, author, and editor Colleen Paige to raise awareness of the number of mixed... continue »

Working Dogs Kept Telephone Lines Open on Mount Rainier

Throughout history, working dogs have been important to civilization. The use of sled dogs to keep communications open during winters on Mount Rainier is just... continue »

Gold Rush Dogs Traveled via Shipboard

Dogs were very much a part of the California gold rush. While it is easy to see how dogs would be brought along by hopeful... continue »

The Clinton Pets, Buddy and Socks

Bill Clinton grew up with dogs, so it was only natural that at some point the Clintons would add a dog to their family. The... continue »

Roosevelt Dog, Blaze, Makes News

Blaze, a 130-lb. English bullmastiff that Colonel Elliott Roosevelt (1910-1990) acquired in Europe during World War II, needed to get back to the United States. ... continue »

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