Famous Dogs

The dog has a long history of close relationship
with man. This relationship is not new, in one
form or the other, dog's association with the
man is as old as the history of man itself. Dog
man relationship is very complex and to a very
large extend is influenced by culture, religion
and customs. There is no other animal with
which man has had such an intimate
relationship. Many famous men have kept dogs
purely for companionship, and why not; after all
, dogs are nonjudgmental, give unconditional
love, can be trusted with our most intimate
feelings and emotions. A companion dog,
according to medical research, can lower a
person's blood pressure and mitigate the effects
of loneliness; what else famous people need?

King Charles II was always seen with Spaniels.
He was so fond of these dogs, he wrote a decree
that the King Charles Spaniel should be
accepted in any public place, even in the Houses
of Parliament where animals were not usually
allowed. Arabs, due to religious taboos, do not
have close relationship with dog. However,
Saluki is a rare exception. Many privileges are
allowed to this noble companion. He is allowed
to share its master's tent and also ride on his
camel. Queen Victoria was very fond of
Pomeranians and kept many. Adolph Hitler kept
a German Shepherd. Winston Churchill and
score of other famous men have kept dogs
purely for companionship.

On this page I have posted some famous men
with their dogs.