Famous Dogs

[Angelica]

We all have heard of famous dogs in commercials such as Gitget “The Taco Bell Chihuahua.” She died in of a heart attack in 2009. She died when she was 15 years old. Can you believe this dog always flew first class? She is also the dog from Legally Blonde II. Chihuahuas’ are supposed to be, smart, friendly, and very loyal dogs. Does anyone remember Lassie produced by Robert Maxwell? (Also known as Jeff’s Collie and Timmy and Lassie) It was televised from 1954 to 1973. I wasn’t born yet back then but I did watch it during my childhood and I loved it. Lassie was a female Rough collie (Scottish). The Soviets were the first ones to take dogs into space. The name of the first dog that went into space was Laika. She was a mixed breed dog. She went on the second spacecraft launched into earth Orbit Sputnik in 1957. Besides being the first dog launched into space she was also the first one dying there too. They never returned brought her back…We can’t forget our President Barack Obama’s dog, Bo, a Portuguese water dog. Bo was a gift from Senator Kenedy. Obama quoted Harry S. Truman (33^rd USA president): "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." That’s so true because dogs are so faithful. The first dog that made it to the White house was Laddie Boy by his owner US President Warren G. Harding.  He was an Airedale terrier. The white house had birthday parties for him. He had his own dog biscuit cake and neighbor dogs were invited. Amazing, taking a look at history and remembering or thinking about those dogs that have contributed to the advancement of humanity one way or another.