Loyalty in the Form of a Dog
Our little friendly fidos are caring and loyal beyond belief. Greyfriars Bobby is the perfect example of just how dedicated our caring canines are. In 1858, this dog’s owner was buried and did not have a gravestone at all.
Even still this little Skye Terrier found his owner's resting place and guarded it for 14 years, never leaving for anything except food!
After 14 years Greyfriars Bobby passed away as well and was honored with a granite fountain in 1873 for his dedication to his owner.
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More on Bobby…Dogs Beat Kids in Paris
It's believed that in the oh so cosmopolitan city of Paris, dogs are more popular than Children. A similar belief about the popularity of dogs over children is said to apply to New York City too.
Hero Dogs
Whenever disaster strikes it is almost a guarantee that some of our fido friends will be there to assist us without problems within a matter of moments.
A prime example of dogs emerging quickly to assist people in need was displayed during the United States World Trade Center attacks.
In less than a few hours a mix of Labs, German Shepherds and Dachshunds were on the scene and ready to assist those needing help.
Gibson the World’s Tallest Dog
This fascinating fact proves that anything is possible! Gibson Speaks is an autobiography of Gibson a Harlequin Great Dane recognized as the world's tallest dog. Did you catch that? Autobiography!
That is correct, Gibson, along with his owner Sally Hall, authored the book! Gibson is full of talent and has achieved authoring a book, learning to speak the words “I Love You” and up until shortly after his death he held the World Record for being the tallest dog!
Gibson facts: Gibson (April 26, 2002 – August 7, 2009) was a Harlequin Great Dane living in Grass Valley, California, United States recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Tallest Dog".
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That is correct, Gibson, along with his owner Sally Hall, authored the book! Gibson is full of talent and has achieved authoring a book, learning to speak the words “I Love You” and up until shortly after his death he held the World Record for being the tallest dog!
Gibson facts: Gibson (April 26, 2002 – August 7, 2009) was a Harlequin Great Dane living in Grass Valley, California, United States recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Tallest Dog".
More on Gibson…The Most Unusual Dog Breed?
New Guinea Singing Dog or Singer is the name of an ancient, rare type of primitive canine that once inhabited all of the island of New Guinea. New Guinea Singing Dogs are also known by the names: New Guinea Dingo, Singing Dog, Singer, New Guinea Highland Dog, New Guinea Wild Dog, Hallstrom Dog, New Guinea Highland Wild Dog, and the acronym NGSD. Hardly anything is known about the life, genetic status, social structure, or numbers of these dogs in the wild.
Most authors class the New Guinea Singing Dog either as either a separate species or a domestic dog. However Singers are classed, several facts are constant: The NGSD is not genetically or ecologically exchangeable with any other canid population and the NGSD is an evolutionarily significant unit.
The limbs and spine of Singers are very flexible, and they can spread their legs sideways to 90°. Another dog with comparable flexibility is the Norwegian Lundehund. Furthermore, they can rotate their front and hind paws more than domestic dogs, which enables them to climb trees with thick bark or branches that can be reached from the ground; however their climbing skills do not reach the same level as those of the gray fox.
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Most authors class the New Guinea Singing Dog either as either a separate species or a domestic dog. However Singers are classed, several facts are constant: The NGSD is not genetically or ecologically exchangeable with any other canid population and the NGSD is an evolutionarily significant unit.
The limbs and spine of Singers are very flexible, and they can spread their legs sideways to 90°. Another dog with comparable flexibility is the Norwegian Lundehund. Furthermore, they can rotate their front and hind paws more than domestic dogs, which enables them to climb trees with thick bark or branches that can be reached from the ground; however their climbing skills do not reach the same level as those of the gray fox.
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