▲In total, 350 search and rescue dogs sought out survivors at the Twin Towers site and the Pentagon after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. According to Animal Planet, the dogs felt as much distress as the humans at finding so few survivors.

▲Appollo was the first dog on site at the World Trade Center with his handler, Peter Davis of the New York City Police Department. He received the Dickin Medal (equivalent of the Victoria Cross), and the American Kennel Club Ace award for his courage and dedication.

▲Lassie is a fictional character, but arguably the most famous dog in American history. Her story is drawn from acts of bravery and courage during World War I.

▲In the original movie, Lassie was played by a Rough Collie named Pal. Starting in 1943 and ending in 2007, 10 generations of Pal’s descendants continued to play the character in various movies and shows.

▲When he was brought back to the states, he was trained to star in silent movies. His first film, ‘Where the North Begins,’ was such a success that it was credited for bringing Warner Bros. back from bankruptcy, according to babble.com. He went on to star in 27 movies in total.

▲This dog was rescued by soldier, Lee Duncan, from a French battlefield during World War I.

▲Bo was the Obama family’s Portuguese water dog.

▲Bo (pictured on the right in the photo) became famous when Obama mentioned him in his 2008 acceptance speech. During the speech, he addressed his daughters, Sasha and Malia, telling them that they had earned a new puppy and that he would be joining them in the White House.

▲After his service, he received several awards, including the American Defense Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

▲Scottish terrier Fala is known for being mentioned in President Roosevelt’s 1944 "Fala" Speech in which he defends himself (and his dog) from allegations that the dog was costing taxpayers money.

▲Sinbad served 11 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, including during combat in World War II.

▲He was the only presidential dog to be featured in a statue. He can be seen at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, DC.

▲This giant, sweetheart of a dog made his way into the hearts of his fans during the 90s. The original dog had no problem adapting to his on-screen character as his name was also Beethoven.

▲The dog who played Benji in the movie, named Higgins, was a rescue from the Burbank Animal Shelter. During his time, he inspired the adoption of more than one million dogs from shelters all over the country, according to Animal Planet.

▲Benji is a fictional character who has starred in movies from 1974 though the 2000s. The original movie, entitled ‘Benji,’ features a dog who saves two kidnapped children.

▲Toto is Dorothy’s terrier in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by L. Fank Baum. In the movie, Toto was a male dog, but was played by a female dog, named Terry. In the movie's closing credits however, her name was incorrectly billed as Toto.

▲Terry was paid more than the human actors in the film at $125 per week, according to list25.com. Willard Carroll also wrote an autobiography about the dog, called ‘I, Toto.’

▲The movie featuring this dog was based on the true story of an Alaskan sled dog who saved the population of his village after an outbreak of diphtheria spread through the area. He led a dog team through arctic blizzards to retrieve medicine from a shipment located 53 miles away from the village.

▲Balto’s legend lives on. The famous sled dog earned himself a bronze statue in 1925 in Central Park, NY, and there is an annual sled dog race in Alaska traversing the distance that Balto and his team traveled to retrieve the medicine.

▲Mickey Mouse’s famous yellow dog will never be forgotten. However, most people don't know that Pluto was also a military insignia during World War II. According to the Disney Fan Club, Pluto was chosen as the military's official mascot and appeared on 45 Disney-designed military uniforms.

▲He makes up the ‘Sensational Six’ (the biggest Disney stars) and is the only one who dresses and acts like a real dog.

▲The original animated series, ‘Scooby-Doo’ (named after the crazy Great Dane) continues to be a childhood favorite. According to Business Insider, Scooby's real name is Scoobert-Doo.

▲Scooby is known for his unique and comical voice, extreme fear of ghosts, and his relationship with Shaggy. He is also known as the never-aging dog, because he is forever seven years old, according to mentalfloss.com.

▲No one can forget the heart-wrenching movie, ‘Marley & Me,’ based on the book by the same name. The movie featured 22 different dogs all working to portray the sweet, yet neurotic Marley.

▲The true story is about a high-strung yellow lab who caused many challenges to his family. The movie teaches traditional values, including love, forgiveness, and acceptance.

▲The fictional beagle is more than 50 years old, but continues to live on in our collective memory. For those who thought he was an only pup, he actually has seven siblings, named Spike, Rover, Marbles, “Ugly” Olaf, Andy, Belle, and Molly.

▲According to dogshow.com, this famous cartoon canine has various items named after him, including an underwater vehicle, a U.S. Air Force B-58 Hustler bomb, an Apollo lunar module, a distinct NASA honor, and a 280-degree loop in Vietnam’s Mekong River.

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She can say words like “I’m hungry,” “no,” and “I love you.” She has even recorded songs and starred in commercials!

▲The most recent addition to the list is a modern sensation. She is the famous talking dog, and has 927,000 subscribers on YouTube, according to cheatsheet.com.

▲Dogs are known as man's best friend for a reason — they capture our hearts like no other animal can. Loyal, smart, and unconditionally loving, dogs have played a critical role in human history for thousands of years. There are some that stand out more than others, whether it be for their acts of courage, heroism, entertainment, or intelligence. The following list includes some of the most famous American dogs who have earned a spot in our collective memory and heart.

▲A series of movies and animated TV shows have been created around his canine adventures since then. It’s a toss-up these days as to whether the dog or the deceased composer is the first to pop into someone’s head when they hear the name, “Beethoven.”

Most famous American dogs in history

American dogs who have made an impact on our society and earned a special place in our hearts

21/08/24 por StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Dogs

Dogs are known as man's best friend for a reason — they capture our hearts like no other animal can. Loyal, smart, and unconditionally loving, dogs have played a critical role in human history for thousands of years. There are some that stand out more than others, whether it be for their acts of courage, heroism, entertainment, or intelligence. The following list includes some of the most famous American dogs who have earned a spot in our collective memory and heart.