Dog Tales

Sigmund Freud is frequently described as the father of psychoanalysis, and his dog Jofi could be considered the grand dame of therapy dogs. Theirs was a partnership that didn't begin until late in Freud's life, but it was one that would change him forever.

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The image of a Saint Bernard bounding through the snow, a barrel of brandy attached to its collar, comes from one specific dog: Barry der Meschenretter. Throughout his illustrious rescue career in the early 1800s, he saved many lives and kept travelers in the St. Bernard pass safe.

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An estimated 600,000 animals were killed or stranded by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. But, in the wake of the storm, politicians and animal rights activists banded together to create a silver lining: they made sure our pets would never be left behind again.

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When James Conroy adopted a stray dog named Stubby shortly before shipping off for World War I, he thought he was bringing along a cute companion. He had no idea the little dog would save his life...and many others.

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Meet the Maharaja of Junagadh, an Indian prince from the early 20th century who owned 800 dogs. Although he treated them all like royalty, his favorite was a small black dog named Roshanara, who established a new royal tradition with her elaborate wedding to a golden retriever named Bobby.

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From Mesopotamia to Alexander the Great, dogs have played an important role in the ancient world. And in some cases, they saved entire kingdoms. Without these brave animals, the world as we know it wouldn't exist.

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Throughout this Labrador Retriever’s years of service, she rescued twelve people. And thanks to Frida’s efforts during one incredible earthquake recovery, she went viral on Twitter and became a national symbol of hope for Mexico during times of crisis.

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We are thrilled to bring you a brand new episode of Dog Tales today and for the foreseeable future. We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time.

Instead of following a single dog’s story from start to finish, we’ll be profiling several canines who had a significant impact on politics. These animals’ time in politics was fleeting, as if calculated in dog years. But during their moments in the spotlight, they left enduring legacies.

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If you enjoy the stories told in Dog Tales, check out this episode from our series Tales: By 1697 the story of an incredible cat spread to Paris, where author Charles Perrault created his own version, entitling it “La Maître Chat,” ou “Le Chat Botté.” But unlike his modern DreamWorks counterpart, Puss in Boots was originally female, overshadowed by her male counterpart.

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