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Real Life Dogs Famous from 2000 to 2009

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famous dog Trakr
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.
famous dog Spitsy
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.
famous dog Snuppy
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.
famous dog Edgar
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.
famous dog Farley
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.
famous dog Hachiko
Hachiko  (2009 movie 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.
famous dog Jason
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.
famous dog Gin
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.
famous dog Marley
Marley  (Children's book 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 Wheely Willy
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.
famous dog Bo
Bo  (Another 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.
famous dog Buddy
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.
famous dog Barney
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.
famous dog Chalky
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.
famous dog Endal
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.
famous dog Dolce Sinfonia
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.
famous dog Ricochet
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.
famous dog Dinky
Dinky 
In advertisements for Taco Bell, played by Gidgit. (More about Gidgit.)
BREED: Chihuahua   YEARS: Dog: 1994-2009. Ads: 1997-2000.
famous dog Faith
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 Sensation
Sensation  (Another 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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The number of Real Life Dogs Famous from 2000 to 2009 is 20

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1. 9-11 attacks  (Trakr)
2. paraplegic chihuahua on wheels  (Wheely Willy)

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  Venue  (Dog Name)


1.  9-11 attacks  (Trakr)
2.  Big Nate  (Spitsy)
3.  first cloned dog  (Snuppy)
4.  For Better or Worse  (Edgar)
5.  For Better or Worse  (Farley)
6.  Hachiko  The True Story of a Loyal Dog
7.  Hush Puppies  (Jason)
8.  Kate and Gin  (Gin)
9.  Marley and Me  (Marley)
10.  paraplegic chihuahua on wheels  (Wheely Willy)
11.  President Barack Obama's  (Bo)
12.  President Bill Clinton  (Buddy)
13.  President George W. Bush  (Barney)
14.  Rick Stein  (Chalky)
15.  service dog  (Endal)
16.  Show dog champion  (Dolce Sinfonia)
17.  Surfing Dogs  (Ricochet)
18.  Taco Bell  (Dinky)
19.  two legs  (Faith)
20.  Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show  (Sensation)
  


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