Joy: The Only Surviving Member of the Romanov Murders

Joy, a spaniel and beloved pet to the son of Nikolai II Alexandrovich Romanov (the last Emperor of Russia), was the sole......

Caesar: King Edward VII's Close Companion

Despite his questionable manners, Caesar was King Edward VII's loyal and inseparable companion during the last years of......

Queen Elizabeth's Love for Corgis

Queen Elizabeth II fell in love with corgis at a young age, and owned roughly 30 of them over her lifetime.Princess Elizabeth......

Kublai Khan's 5000 Dogs

Some 5000 dogs became famous in history in Marco Polo's writing, the most dogs ever owned by one person - Kublai Khan.When......

Dog Comforts Mary, Queen of Scots at Execution

Mary, Queen of Scots had always been fond of little dogs, and even managed to have one by her side at the time of her brutal......

Saur: A Dog Who Became King

In his Heimskringla, Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241), the Icelandic chief traced the royal line of Norway in his writings......

A Royal Palace with Many Pampered Dogs

The maharaja (prince) of Junagadh, India owned 800 dogs and pampered every one of them.Each dog had their own room in the......

Dash: Queen Victoria's Closest Childhood Companion

Dash was the first of many dogs in Queen Victoria's life. He truly was her best friend during her younger years.Painting......

Turko: Accused and Executed for Biting the Crown Prince

Turko made history for being put to death for most likely licking, not biting, the Prince of Sweden.TurkoTurko, a mastiff,......