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12 Amazing Dogs to Remember on National Dog Day

Dogs can do some pretty amazing things. Just look at your own, who comes when you call, sits when you say so, and knows enough to only chew up your last-season footwear. History is filled with tales (and tails) of highly accomplished canines—all of whom are worth remembering on National Dog Day (August 26th). Here are 12 of them.

1. Bud

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In 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson set out to become the first man to drive across America in a newfangled invention known as the automobile. Though Sewall K. Crocker was Nelson’s official co-driver, a goggle-wearing pit bull named Bud also came along for the ride, making him the first dog to drive across America.

2. and 3. Balto and Togo

Balto may score the bigger headlines—not to mention a famous statue in Central Park—but the famous sled dog who helped deliver a shipment of antitoxins to Nome, Alaska during a 1925 diphtheria outbreak had a lot of help. Particularly from Togo, whose own team of fellow sled dogs traveled twice the distance of Balto’s and crossed the 674-mile trek’s most treacherous parts. But as it was Balto’s team who finished the final leg of the record-setting five-and-a-half-day journey, he’s the one who grabbed most of the glory.

4. Sergeant Stubby

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The military title in this pit bull mix’s name isn’t just there to be cute; it’s a well-earned honor. During World War I, the former stray served with the 102nd Infantry alongside his owner, John Robert Conroy, who had smuggled him into France when he was deployed. But Stubby’s keen sense of smell and hearing proved to be quite valuable to the unit; he would alert the men to incoming gas attacks and helped rescue many wounded soldiers. But it was by sniffing out a German spy that Stubby earned the rank of sergeant.

5. Swansea Jack

Swansea Jack is a legend in Wales, where he lived with his owner, William Thomas, near the River Tawe. It’s here that the black retriever’s superhero reputation began when he jumped into the river to save a drowning boy. A few weeks later, he did it again. And then again. And again. All told, it’s believed that Jack saved a total of 27 people during his lifetime.

6. Rags

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Rags is another pooch who saw his fair share of combat during World War I, where he accompanied the 1st Infantry. Private James Donovan found the terrier mix as a stray in Paris, and brought him back to his unit as a mascot and carrier dog, who would traverse dangerous grounds to deliver notes to the front lines. Rags and Donovan returned to America after a gas attack, which Donovan did not survive. Rags, however, went on to become a bit of an A-list name and was buried with military honors.

7. Bobbie the Wonderdog

Also known as Silverton Bobbie, this Scotch Collie-English Shepherd mix gained worldwide fame in 1923 when he walked from Indiana to Oregon—a full 2551 miles—to reunite with his owner, six months after getting lost in the Hoosier State while on a family road trip. In 1924, a silent film—The Call of the West—was made about Bobbie; the pup played himself.

8. Rolf

Dog owners are never shy about showing off their pooch’s smarts, and Paula Moekel was no exception. Her Airedale terrier Rolf became famous around the world for his ability to “speak” by tapping out letters with his paws. She also claimed that he was a great mathematician, poet, theologian, and philosopher. Veracity of those assertions aside, what is known is that it’s because of Rolf that the Nazis attempted to train an army of super-smart talking dogs.

9. Laika

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Yuri Gagarin may have been the first human being to journey into space, but that historical 1961 feat would not have been possible without Laika, the terrier-turned-cosmonaut who was literally picked up off the street in Moscow to become the first living being to orbit the Earth. And while she has enjoyed several decades of fame for her accomplishment, Laika did not survive the mission so never had the chance to enjoy her celebrity status. Though Soviet officials said she survived for at least a few days, she actually died less than two hours into her mission due to overheating and stress.

10. Robot

Sure, it was probably just a case of pure luck. But in 1940, a quartet of teenagers and one dog in Dordogne, France set off to try and find a mythical tunnel that was said to run under the Vézère River. Instead, what Robot sniffed out (literally) were some of the world’s most significant Paleolithic cave paintings, which had not been seen by human eyes in thousands of years.

11. Hachikō

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That dogs are a loyal species isn’t breaking news, but the depths of some dogs’ fidelity is worth special mention. Especially when it comes to Hachiko, the Akita who made a habit of greeting his owner, University of Tokyo professor Hidesaburo Ueno, at the end of each work day at Shibuya Station. But in 1925, Ueno passed away suddenly from a brain hemorrhage and never returned home. Still, Hachiko waited. Every day. For the next nine years.

12. Chips

If you’ve ever seen the 1990 Disney movie Chips, the War Dog, you know the story of this brave German Shepherd-Collie-Husky mix, who served with the 3rd Infantry in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany during World War II. Trained as a sentry dog, Chips’s quick reflexes made him a valuable asset in defending his unit. He once forced four gunners to surrender to U.S. troops and, on the same day he injured his scalp and sustained powder burns, helped his men capture 10 Italian prisoners. Though his Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart were eventually revoked due to an Army rule on animal commendations, Chips remains one of the world’s most decorated war dogs.

This article has been updated for 2019.

23 Amazing Facts About Dogs You Probably Didn’t Know

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Do you think you know everything there is to know about canines? Think again! Check out these 23 interesting facts you may have never heard:

Dogs have a sense of time. It’s been proven that they know the difference between an hour and five. If conditioned to, they can predict future events, such as regular walk time.
Your dog is as smart as a two-year-old! Ever wonder why children around this age seem to have a special bond with the family dog? It could be because they speak the same language, roughly 250 words, and gestures in fact.
A study at UCSD claims that your dog can genuinely get jealous when they see you display affection for another creature.
The United States has the highest pet dog population in the world. Approximately 75.8 million in fact.
Seeing eye dogs are trained to do their “business” on command. This way their owner can clean it up a bit easier. Some of the popular commands are “get busy” and “go time.”
Man’s best friend? Petting a dog and gazing into their eyes releases oxytocin (i. e the “love hormone”) not only for you but for them as well.
The Saluki is the world’s oldest dog breed. They appear in ancient Egyptian tombs dating back to 2100 B.C.
Dachshunds were originally bred to fight badgers.
Dogs that have been spayed or neutered live longer than dogs who are intact.
More than half of all U.S presidents have owned dogs.
Stray dogs in Russia have learned how to ride the complex subway system and get off at specific stops in search of food.
Your dog can smell your feelings. In fact, your dog’s sense of smell is approximately 100,000 times better than yours. So it shouldn’t be shocking that they can, in fact, smell things such as fear. When a human is fearful, they perspire, and a dog is easily able to pick up on this change.
Dogs have wet noses because it helps to absorb scent chemicals.
Dogs can be trained to detect cancer and other diseases in humans. Cancerous cells release different metabolic waste products than healthy cells in the human body. Dogs may even be able to sniff out cancer cells simply through smelling a someone’s breath.
Do you have a dog that experiences separation anxiety? Try leaving some clothing with him that you’ve worn. It’s been proven that the scent you leave behind on your clothes can help ease your dog’s separation anxiety.
When your dog is carefully choosing the perfect place to do his business, it is because they prefer to go poop in alignment with the Earth’s magnetic field.
Have you ever wondered why your dog curls up in a ball when they sleep? It’s actually an age-old instinct to keep themselves warm and to protect vital organs while they sleep.
Your dog can help get you a date! One study showed that a man’s chances of getting a girl’s phone number went from 10% to 33%, just by having a dog with them. In the study, a staggering 66% of men and women would not date someone who didn’t like pets.
Labradors have been the most popular breed in the United States for the last 26 years.
There are approximately 600 million dogs in the world. It is estimated that nearly 400M of those dogs are strays.
Scientists believe that the world’s first known dog lived 31,700 years ago. This prehistoric dog resembled a large Siberian Husky.
Former Michael Vick dogs, Sox and Hector, are certified therapy dogs. They now spend their days cheering up people at hospitals, nursing homes, and schools.

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Spiked collars were originally fashioned in ancient Greece to protect dogs’ throats from wolf attacks.

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Such different dogs: 10 most-very breeds

People tamed dogs 10-15 thousand years ago. This is one of the first wild animals that became a companion and friend to man. I can’t even believe that a domestic dog simply descended from a wolf or a jackal: now you can’t find any breeds! Here is a selection of the very best.

The smallest: Chihuahua

Chihuahua, a breed originally from Mexico (it is named after one of the Mexican states). The smallest dog of this breed in the world – Millie’s Miracle from Puerto Rico – weighs only 544 grams. Chihuahua is a companion dog that is very attached to the owner and guards him. By the way, the barking of such a baby is very sonorous. nine0003

The most powerful: English Mastiff

The weight of the “boys” of this breed can reach up to 110 kg. And the growth at the withers is up to 90 cm. The record holder from the Guinness Book of Records is the mastiff Aikam Zorba, who weighed almost 156 kg. Despite their physical strength, these dogs are very peaceful and calm.

The oldest: Saluki

It is also called Persian greyhound or gazelle dog. Of course, this is a hunter for fast-footed animals like hares, foxes, gazelles. At first, it was widespread in the Middle East, on the territory of ancient Mesopotamia, Phoenicia. Images of a dog are found on ancient pottery, which dates back to 3500 BC. Genetic studies also confirm that this breed is probably the most ancient of the existing ones. nine0003

Most Musical: New Guinea Singing Dog

The word “pet” doesn’t really fit these independent creatures. You will see them not on the site, but. more like a zoo. This is a rather rare species, discovered in the middle of the 20th century in New Guinea. These dogs can howl, howl, chirp, “sing” – hence the name.

With the most unusual color: Catahoula Leopard Dog

Originally from the USA, the symbol of the state of Louisiana. It is interesting that these dogs not only have wool, but even the iris in the eyes is spotted! nine0003

Smartest: Border Collie

Shepherd dog, bred on the border of England and Scotland, which shows amazing ability to learn: the ability to grasp new commands on the fly (and this is confirmed by research from the University of British Columbia). It is also one of the most sporty breeds that perform well in frisbee, freestyle, and agility competitions.

Fastest: Greyhound

English Greyhound is the champion among dogs in speed. 60 km / h – and this is not the limit, but only for short distances. This is an old breed, well known since the Middle Ages: even then English aristocrats hunted with such dogs. nine0003

With the finest scent: Bloodhound

Breed bred in Belgium. In addition to a super sense of smell, such dogs have another wonderful quality – diligence. They were actively used as bloodhounds, because they are able to follow the trail for a long, long time. And now such dogs “work” in the police and customs service.

Quietest: Basenji

Congolese bush dog or Congo terrier cannot bark. If she is worried about something, she makes sounds resembling grumbling or rumbling. One of the legends tells that in ancient times the leader of a dog pack accidentally found out about the secret that people kept. He and his pack promised never to tell anyone the human secret. And they fell silent. But silence does not mean passivity at all, it is an energetic and cheerful dog

With the most unusual “layout”: Bergamasco shepherd

Italian shepherd dog. Her pride is long flat “dreadlocks”, which themselves are formed from long wool. But with such a hairstyle, temperature drops are not at all terrible, and wolves will not be able to cause harm: pigtails protect reliably.

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TEST. Amazing dogs. Guess the breed!

Wild animals in the country: better not to tame them!

Why do children like cartoons about animals and monsters? nine0003

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It would seem, well, what new can be learned about an animal that man tamed tens of thousands of years ago? But dogs are truly unique creatures, and scientists are only now beginning to reveal their most amazing abilities. nine0003

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What else did we not know about dogs, their appearance, habits and character?

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Dogs can “read” faces

Studies have shown that the dog is the only creature in the animal kingdom that can read emotions from a human face. If you suddenly notice that the dog is staring at you, know that perhaps at this moment he is trying to determine your emotional state by facial expression. nine0003

Dogs have color vision

Contrary to popular belief, dogs can see colors – but certainly not to the same extent as humans.

Dogs “feel” diseases

Recently, scientists from a clinic in the German city of Schillerhei conducted an interesting study. His results led them to conclude that dogs smell certain organic compounds that indicate the development of lung cancer. The discovery attracted the attention of scientists around the world – after all, such abilities of animals can potentially be used for the early diagnosis of cancer. nine0003

Dogs do not tolerate secondhand smoke

A number of studies have confirmed that second-hand smoke inhalation can lead to severe respiratory disease, allergies, nose or lung cancer in dogs. When the smoke from your cigarette hits a dog’s nose, he experiences the same torment as a child who is next to a smoking person.

There are no two identical dog noses in the world

Just as it is impossible to find two people with the same fingerprints, you are unlikely to find two dogs with the same nose prints. The drawing on it is unique. nine0003

Dogs should not eat chocolate

Chocolate contains the toxic substance theobromine. In the human body, it is metabolized and excreted without harm. Dogs have a much slower metabolism. Only 100-150 mg of theobromine per kilogram of body weight is enough for a dog to become seriously poisoned.

Small dogs live longer

Statistically, small breed dogs have a longer lifespan. Thus, animals weighing less than 9kg live on average for about 11 years, while dogs weighing more than 40 kg barely live to eight.

Dogs have a unique thermoregulation system

Just like us, dogs can get cold or hot. But at the same time, their body is able to independently prevent overheating with the help of rapid breathing with the tongue sticking out. A person from such hyperventilation is likely to become ill.

The power of a dog is in the sense of smell

An animal has up to 300 million olfactory receptors in its nose (compare: a human has only about 6 million of them). This means that a dog smells 50 times more than we do. nine0003

Dogs can inherit property

In some countries, including the United States, a dog can become the owner’s legal heir upon death. Some owners become so attached to four-legged friends that they leave unimaginable amounts of money for them. So, the German shepherd named Gunther the Third became the richest heir. According to her will, she inherited about $80 million.

Dogs can hide personal information

Have you seen how sometimes dogs flatten their tails at the sight of their compatriots? From the side it may seem that in this way the animal expresses fear. But this is not so. With its tail, the dog covers the odorous glands located at the anus, by which it can be identified. She does not want someone outside to find out her personal information. You don’t show your passport to anyone, do you?

Dogs can be jealous

Research has shown that dogs can indeed be jealous.