Through Disney's film adaptation of the legendary Serum Run, Togo gets his well deserved credit for his achievements. Togo was also voted “The World's Most Heroic Animal” by Time Magazine in 2011.
Barry of Switzerland. One specific St. Bernard from Switzerland has earned his place in history for his many acts of heroism. That's Barry, who lived in the St. Bernard Pass between 1800 to 1812. During his lifetime, he saved the lives of more than 40 people.
Named one of history's most heroic animals by Time Magazine, Trakr was a German Shepherd Dog who, along with his handler, dug through the debris at the World Trade Center and located the last survivor of the 9/11 attack.
Undeniably the most famous dog in history is Toto. Toto, whose real name was Terry, was abandoned as a puppy. Luckily for her, however, she was adopted by German immigrant Carl Spitz, the unofficial dog-trainer of Hollywood.
Zeus, the King of Dogs.
Hungarian dog breeds – komondor, the king of dogs.
Hachikō (ハチ公, November 10, 1923 – March 8, 1935) was a Japanese Akita dog remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, for whom he continued to wait for over nine years following Ueno's death. Faithfully waiting for the return of his deceased owner for more than nine years until his death.
Doberman pinscher
One of the best guard dog breeds, the Doberman is a sleek, powerful, fearless, and fast dog. Considered the fifth-smartest dog breed in the world, it is loyal in protecting its people and always alert. Dobermans also bark a lot.
1. American Pit Bull Terrier. The American Pit Bull Terrier is considered one of the most dangerous dog breeds – both in the U.S. and internationally. They are a very aggressive breed and have been known to attack and kill people.
American Pit Bull Terrier
Pit Bulls are the most preferred breed for dog fighting because they are strong and sturdy and very loyal and are genetically more aggressive due to breeding.
The wire fox terrier has won Westminster more than any other dog breed, with 15 Best in Show wins. Two of those wins occurred recently, with Sky in 2014 and King in 2019.
Hachiko was a real dog who lived in Tokyo in the early 1900s. After his owner passed away, he continued to wait for his owner at a train station everyday. Hachiko became famous for his loyalty and devotion.
1) Doberman Pinscher
This brave breed can run fast and hence cover a large distance easily to reach & aptly tackle a trespasser in any corner of your property. Dobies can also operate as great military and police dogs.
The breeds of dogs that can kill a lion are mostly large and powerful ones. Some dog breeds that are capable of killing a lion are the Mastiff, the Cane Corso, and the Boerboel. These dogs are incredibly strong and have powerful jaws that can crush bone.
The Xoloitzcuintli is the ancient Aztec dog of the gods. Ancient people used the dogs as a heating pad. Pre Aztec engravings show the dog's presence dating back over 4000 years. They have been found in the tombs of royalty.
For her eighteenth birthday in 1944, the then Princess Elizabeth was given Susan the corgi. All subsequent corgis bred by The Queen have been descended from Susan. As well as her love of corgis, The Queen has also bred 'dorgis' - a cross between dachshund and corgis.
1. Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man.
We'll start with the most famous lion-dog of all: the Chow Chow. An ancient breed from China, it's easy to see why this fluffy fellow tops the list of dogs that look like lions. Chows thick fur and small, rounded ears give them a distinctly leonine appearance.
The Chronicon Lethrense and Annals of Lund tell that on the death of the 6th-century Danish king Halga, the Swedish King Eadgils sent a small dog to the Danes to take as their king but warned that whoever told him of the death of the dog would lose his life.
English Cavalier King. The English King is a toy breed mix between the closely related English Spaniel and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. English Kings are known for being “merry” and affectionate family pets.