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.
The Dogs of 9/11 Went Above and Beyond
More than 300 dogs worked Ground Zero after 9/11. They searched for survivors, recovered the dead and comforted exhausted responders – and their exceptional service helped change how working animals are treated in disasters.
First Dogs of U.S. Presidents
Meet the canine companions who’ve shaped U.S. presidencies, charmed nations, guarded the first family, and occasionally chewed the White House furniture.
