Category: Famous Dogs

“The Last Great Race on Earth:” Iditarod Dog…

The Iditarod is an intense test of strength, longevity, and willpower for the dogs pulling the sled and the sled driver who is navigating through the frozen tundra. The race includes miles of ice and snow, days that average below freezing temperatures, and dangerous feats and obstacles along the way….

Old Yeller: Finding a Friend

Old Yeller is an exceptionally sad story, one that these days, many may not know anymore. It was a book by Fred Gipson and, after that, a film, one that primarily revolved around the relationship between a boy and his dog. It harkened back to a more rustic time in…

The Story (or lack thereof) of Underdog

The idea of a dog as a hero isn’t that unusual; in our society and culture, we recognize that the loyalty, strength, obedience, intelligence, and generally good nature of dogs makes them the best companions we could want or expect. This idea has taken many forms over the years, and…