Dogs in History
Meet the dogs who shaped history — from ancient legends to modern heroes. Some of these dogs are famous, others long forgotten, but all played a part in the human story.
Their stories live here and are grouped into six themed categories.
Each tale will surprise you, move you, and change the way you think about dogs and history.
Hachikō, Tokyo’s Loyal Dog
Hachikō returned to Shibuya Station for years after his owner died—how did one Akita’s devotion become Japan’s enduring symbol of loyalty?