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.
A new story every Friday, about a dog worth remembering.
Bob the Railway Dog: The Dog Who Belonged to Everyone
He rode thousands of miles on South Australia’s trains, survived falls, fire and a determined farmer — but behind the famous railway dog was a stranger story of ownership, loyalty and a collar that outlived them all.
