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.
Señor Xólotl: Frida Kahlo Named Her Dog After the Aztec God of Death
Named for the Aztec god who guides souls through the underworld, Señor Xólotl was Frida Kahlo’s companion through decades of surgery, pain, and art.
