A Pekingese taken from China's Imperial Palace in 1860, starting the breed's popularity in England
Looty the Pekingese
A courageous stray adopted by soldiers on the battlefield during WWI. He warning them of danger.
Rags the War Dog
One of the first viral pet sensations, this fluffy cutie amassed millions of online fans.
Boo the Pomeranian
Adolf Hitler's fiercely loyal canine companion well known from archived WWII photos
Blondi the German Shepherd
She was one of history’s first “stunt dogs” performing tricks on the vaudeville circuit in the 1920s.
Tinkerbelle the Papillion
She earned fame starring in Taco Bell commercials in the late 90s as the fast food chain’s spokesdog.
Gidget the Chihuahua
The underdog who won over fans as the unsightly winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest.
Ugly the Chinese Crested