This little dog stayed by his masters grave for 14 years !

Dogs show unconditional love, companionship, and the willingness to please, they;re the best!

Unfortunately, no independent & verifiable evidence ever emerged that the disappeared “loyal tsunami dogs” were rescued or received veterinary care.

Sinbad served on board the US Coast Guard Cutter CAMPBELL for 10 years before "retiring" to Barnegat CoastGuard Station. He earned 5 Battle Stars during the Battle of theAtlantic and earned an international reputation. His biography, wriiten in 1945, was a Best Seller and is still available. I know the ful tory having met many of the men who served with him before and during WWII. For more info see: www.mikewalling.com.

Smoky a four pound yorkie of the 5th AAF earned eight battle stars from New Guinea to Okinawa "43-'45, saved planes and men from possible destruction over a three day period during the battle of Luzon. Flew 12 combat missions and is the first therapy dog of record.

Just wish some people could be half as loyal! The world would be a BETTER place! :)

We have had 8 Skye Terriers, love them. They are super dogs for adults and children.

dogs are the best people.

I agree with Carol , and also agree that they are mans best friend. !! <3

Fully agree. There were some mice, rats, and a monkey popped out to orbit too I think...sent to certain death.

agreed

A Saint Bernard named Barry is said to have saved 40 people in the early 1800's.

I usually love articles on animals but i consider what they did to Laika animal creulty!!! It's no better than retarded owners leaving there dogs in hot cars. It's really digusting that they would put a defenseless animal in that situation. For the sake of science. Imagine what it would have felt like to literally die of heat exhaustion??!

In Absolute Accordance with you! Poor LAIKA... May She Forver Rest In Peace...

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When all is lost, your canine companion will be there beside you, guarding, never questioning. They deserve kindness and respect!

While Balto was the lead dog for the last leg of the diptheria run, Leonhard Seppala's lead dog, Togo, is the true hero. Togo covered the longest and most hazardous leg. He made a round trip of 261 mile, almost double the distance of any other team including Balto's. Togo was 12 years old at the time.

Balto was just in the right place at the right time, Togo was the lead dog that saved the shipment.

While Balto was the lead dog for the last leg of the diptheria run, Leonhard Seppala's lead dog, Togo, is the true hero. Togo covered the longest and most hazardous leg. He made a round trip of 261 mile, almost double the distance of any other team including Balto's. Togo was 12 years old at the time.

Great compilation of the Bravest Dogs in History. Especially love that statue. Dogs must be so much more difficult to do than people. Great job on the post.