Dogs In Literature
This big, red dog was actually born very small. Thanks to the love of his human, he grew to an incredible size.
Who is Clifford?
This pup is the main character of an animated children's television series that shares her name.
Who is Bluey?
This breed has a thick, double coat to help them thrive in cold climates, and powerful legs to help pull sleds.
What are huskies?
You’re going to need this to take your canine companion out on a walk.
What is a leash and collar / harness?
This dog breed holds the distinction of being the fastest breed.
What is the greyhound?
This black hound was painted with phosphorus to give him a spectral, haunting effect.
Who is The Hound Of Baskervilles?
What breed of dog is Scooby Doo meant to be?
What is Great Dane?
Having a thin coat and being purse size has helped this breed beat the heat in their country of origin.
What are chihuahuas?
Whether you have a low maintenance breed like the labrador retriever, or a pampered poodle, you’re going to need to do this for your dog’s coat.
What is grooming?
This dog breed was bred to rescue humans in the Swiss Alps.
What is Saint Bernard?
This Saint Bernard was a good boy, until he contracted rabies - which led to him terrorize the town of Castle Rock, Maine.
Who is Cujo?
The literature savvy Jack Russel Terrier from a PBS show acted out the roles of Mr. Darcy in Pride And Prejudice, Romeo from Romeo and Juliet and Odyesseus from the Odyssey (not Argos).
Who is Wishbone?
This breed used to have a relatively normal snout, but years of selective breeding have left these former companions of Chinese nobility flat faced and brachycephalic.
What are pugs?
You’re going to need this to reward your dog for good behavior.
What is treats?
According to the American Kennel Club, this breed has been the most popular in America for the last three decades.
What is the labrador retriever?
As if falling in love with this golden retriever from a 2005 biography wasn’t painful enough, you can watch a 2008 film adaptation with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson.
Who is Marley (and me)?
This purple pooch from Nowhere is constantly forcing himself to be brave to save his beloved owner, and her crabby, ungrateful husband.
Who is Courage (The Cowardly Dog)?
This hunting breed’s double coat is water resistant to help them easily ‘shake it off’ after retrieving prey in running water.
What are labrador retrievers?
Not athletic? This modern tool will help you throw a ball for longer distances for your pup to chase.
What is Chuck-It?
This long and small breed was selectively bred to hunt badgers in their underground dens.
What is dachshund?
This English Mastiff is arguably our reclusive narrator’s closest companion, and takes part in his descent into cosmic horror in this 1909 ‘weird lit’ classic.
Who is Pepper? (House On The Borderlands)
The Tanner Family lives in a Full House, with one of their family members being on four legs. What is their dog’s name?
Who is Comet?
This French livestock guardian breed typically lives in more mountainous areas, causing them to develop a double dew claw on their back feet, to help them achieve better grip and stability.
What is the Great Pyrenees?
Forget Pavlov’s bell. This modern form of training uses a simple sound to communicate to the dog that they have done a good behavior, and are about to receive a reward.
What is clicker training?
What breed is referred to as ‘the barkless dog’?
What is Basenji?