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Real Life Dogs Famous from 2000 to 2009

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Sensation; famous dog in Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Hachiko; famous dog in movie, book, Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog Edgar; famous dog in comics, For Better or Worse Farley; famous dog in comics, For Better or Worse Jason; famous dog in ads, Hush Puppies Chalky; famous dog in Rick Stein Spitsy; famous dog in comics, Big Nate Wheely Willy; famous dog in book, paraplegic chihuahua on wheels Trakr; famous dog in 9-11 attacks Endal; famous dog in book, service dog Buddy; famous dog in President Bill Clinton Dinky; famous dog in ads, Taco Bell Barney; famous dog in President George W. Bush Gin; famous dog in TV, Kate and Gin Dolce Sinfonia; famous dog in Show dog champion Faith; famous dog in two legs Marley; famous dog in movie, book, Marley and Me Snuppy; famous dog in first cloned dog Ricochet; famous dog in book, Surfing Dogs Bo; famous dog in President Barack Obama's 

The number of Real-Life Dogs Famous from 2000 to 2009 is 20

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famous dog in Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

NAME: Sensation

Representative dog image for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. A dog named Don which had won bench championships in England in 1875 and 1876, became the symbolic image for the Kennel Club because of the 1935 steel engraving of “Sensation” by artist J. Wellstood. From 1980-1982, a head study of the dog gained popularity. (More about Sensation.)

BREED: Pointer

YEARS: Dog: 1870s.

In Kennel catalog: 1936- now.

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famous dog in movie, book, Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog

NAME: Hachiko (Also known as Hachi)

A Japanese dog remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner and in the children's book Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog; written by Pamela S. Turner; and in the movie (2009). (More about Hachiko.)

BREED: Akita

YEARS: Dog: 1923-1935.

Book: 2004.

Movies: 1987, 2009.

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famous dog in comics, For Better or Worse

NAME: Edgar (See also Farley)

The second family dog in the comic strip For Better or Worse; about a regular Canadian family; created by Lynn Johnston. Since 2008, the strip continues as reruns. Edgar appears in 1995 after first dog Farley died.

BREED: English Sheepdog

YEARS: Comic strip: 1979- now.

Dog: 1995.

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famous dog in comics, For Better or Worse

NAME: Farley (See also Edgar)

The first family dog in the comic strip For Better or Worse; about a regular Canadian family; created by Lynn Johnston. Since 2008, the strip continues as reruns. Edgar appears in 1995 after first dog Farley died.

BREED: English Sheepdog

YEARS: Comic strip: 1979-1995.

Dog: 1979.

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famous dog in ads, Hush Puppies

NAME: Jason

In advertisements for Hush Puppies, a brand of casual shoes by Wolverine Worldwide.

BREED: Basset Hound

YEARS: Ads: since 1985- now.

Dog: 1979-1990.

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famous dog in Rick Stein

NAME: Chalky

Pet of popular English chef Rick Stein who often appeared on television with his dog. (More about Chalky.)

BREED: Jack Russell Terrier

YEARS: Dog: 1989-2007.

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famous dog in comics, Big Nate

NAME: Spitsy

Nate's dog in the comic strip Big Nate; about the adventures of a spirited and rebellious sixth-grader along with his best friends; created by Lincoln Peirce.

BREED: Generic

YEARS: Comic strip: 1991- now.

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famous dog in book, paraplegic chihuahua on wheels

NAME: Wheely Willy

The paraplegic chihuahua on wheelsfrom Long Beach California who became a celebrity as the subject of two bestselling children's books How Willy Got His Wheels. (More about Wheely Willy.)

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: Dog: 1991-2009.

Book: 1998.

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famous dog in 9-11 attacks

NAME: Trakr

Rescue dog that discovered the last survivor of the 9-11 attacks in New York City in 2001. Later produced five cloned pups. (More about Trakr.)

BREED: German Shepherd

YEARS: Dog: 1994-2009.

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famous dog in book, service dog

NAME: Endal

Famous English service dog who helped people with mental disabilities including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and severe depression; and in the book Endal by Allen and Sandra Parton. (More about Endal.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Dog: 1995.

Book: 2009.

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famous dog in President Bill Clinton

NAME: Buddy

Pet dog of President Bill Clinton, died after being hit by a car. Clinton's next dog was Seamus, pronounced "shay-muss" the Gaelic form of James. (More about Buddy.)

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Dog: 1997-2002.

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famous dog in ads, Taco Bell

NAME: Dinky

In advertisements for Taco Bell, played by Gidgit. (More about Gidgit.)

BREED: Chihuahua

YEARS: Dog: 1994-2009.

Ads: 1997-2000.

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famous dog in President George W. Bush

NAME: Barney (See also Millie)

Pet dog of President George W. Bush. Also the president had English Springer Spaniels Spot Fetcher and Scottish Terrier Miss Beazley.(More about Barney.)

BREED: Scottish Terrier

YEARS: Dog: 2000-2013.

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famous dog in TV, Kate and Gin

NAME: Gin

Kate's dog in the TV team Kate and Gin, made famous on Britain's Got Talent 2008.

BREED: Border Collie

YEARS: Dog: 2001.

TV fame: 2008.

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famous dog in Show dog champion

NAME: Dolce Sinfonia

In advertising and a Show dog champion, a model used by some dog fashion companies and advertising for Eukanuba dog food.

BREED: Yorkshire Terrier

YEARS: Dog: 2002.

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famous dog in two legs

NAME: Faith

The dog with only two legs. She was born with three, but one had to be amputated. She received much publicity including a book detailing her story entitled With a Little Faith.

BREED: Mixed breed

YEARS: Dog: 2002-2014.

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famous dog in movie, book, Marley and Me

NAME: Marley

The Grogan family dog in the movie and the book Marley and Me; about a man and and his family's life during the thirteen years that they lived with their dog; written by John Grogan. Also, a series of illustrated children books, the first of which was Marley's Big Adventure.

BREED: Labrador Retriever

YEARS: Book: 2005.

Movie: 2008.

Children's book: 2009.

Dog: 1991-2003.

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famous dog in first cloned dog

NAME: Snuppy

The first cloned dog, born in Korea thanks to researchers led by biomedical scientist Hwang Woo-Suk.... (More about Snuppy)

BREED: Afghan Hound

YEARS: Dog: 2005-2008.

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famous dog in book, Surfing Dogs

NAME: Ricochet

One of the original Surfing Dogs that started the dog surfing circuit. She also helps people with disabilities through surfing and community outreach; raised and trained by Judy Fridono. Also Ricochet has been the subject of several books and media appearances.

BREED: Golden Retriever

YEARS: Dog: 2008-?.

Book: 2014.

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famous dog in President Barack Obama's

NAME: Bo

Pet dog of President Barack Obama's family. Companion Portuguese Water Dog Sunny joined family August, 2013.)

BREED: Portuguese Water Dog

YEARS: Dog: 2009-2021.

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