Famous dogs throughout history
While Lassie is one of the most recognizable canine stars of the last century, she’s got plenty of company. Here are some dogs that have warmed our hearts, tickled our funny-bones, and in some cases, scared us silly.
- Buck from The Call of the Wild: Jack London’s 1903 novel follows the adventures of a dog named Buck who returns to a more savage nature after serving as a sled dog during the Gold Rush. Through the novel, Buck symbolizes both the strong pull of the nature and the equally powerful connection of loyalty.
- Cerberus from Greek mythology: Cerberus guarded the gates of Hades and was related to other early animal stars like the Hydra, the Nemean Lion, and the Sphinx. While he’s usually portrayed as having three heads, some authors portrayed him with as many as fifty. (more…)