Prepare to paw-se for a moment and take a “hiss-torical” journey with our Pets in History section. Forget Cleopatra and Napoleon; we’re digging up the real power players, like the royal dogs that actually ran the palace or the cats that may have out-schemed Machiavelli. From ancient Egyptian felines worshipped as gods to World War II hero pups, we’re shining a light (or should we say, a laser pointer?) on the unsung fur-heroes who’ve shaped the world as we know it. Dive into “tails” of political intrigue, romance, and yes, the occasional dumpster dive, all featuring the four-legged companions who were the real MVPs—Most Valuable Pets. It’s the history lesson you wish you had in school, minus the snooze factor. Get ready for a wag-nificent time-travel experience!
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Gunther’s Millions Recap: Who is Gunther IV, the world’s richest dog, and owner Maurizio Mian?
Get the answers to the biggest questions about the world's richest dog, covering Gunther III until Gunther VI, and their handler Maurizio Mian.
The Story of Hachikō, the Akita That Waited Every Day For His Human (For 10 Years)
The story of Hachikō is an age old story. Most people learn about the loyal dog once they visit Japan and wonder why a statue of an Akita sits in the middle of the busiest intersection in the world. Hachikō was a Japanese Akita dog who became famous for his loyalty to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor at the University of Tokyo.
The story of Biquette the punk rock goat
After being rescued from a slaughterhouse, Biquette enjoyed the rest of her years partying with punk rockers.
Happy 190th birthday to Jonathan the Tortoise – The world’s oldest land animal
Let's all wish Jonathan a happy birthday, who recently turned 190 years young!
Alvin the Mini Horse Guinness World Record holder: The power of positivity
Alvin is a mini horse holding the Guinness World Record for The Fastest 5m on hind legs by a horse in 16.70 seconds. He may not look like it, but Alvin is also a bit of a celebrity on social media too, with hundreds of thousands of followers. Introducing Alvin the mini horse – Guinness World Record holder @playlovelearn Alvin is now a Guinness World Record holder 🏆 See our full announcement video on Instagram for more information about his world record! 🥰 #superponyalvin ♬ original sound – playlovelearn What’s the key to Alvin’s success?
Gino is officially the world’s oldest dog at 22 years old
Soon after Flossie was announced as the new World's Oldest Living Cat at 27 years old, Guinness World Records revealed the new World's Oldest Living Dog.
Winston is the first French Bulldog to win the National Dog Show (video)
Winston just won "Best in Show" at the 2022 National Dog Show, making him the first Frenchie to take home first place.
Flossie is officially the World’s Oldest Cat at 27 years old
Just a few weeks from her 27th birthday, Flossie has been crowned The World's Oldest Cat by Guinness World Records.
A tribute to Eclipse – Seattle’s bus-riding dog
Eclipse, Seattle’s Bus Riding Dog was one lovely and smart doggo that brought joy to her community and the world. And she didn’t have to save a boy stuck in a well or any other heroic feat to do this. It was something much more simple to us humans, but still incredibly inspiring – She would regularly take a city bus, all by herself, to visit her favourite dog park.
Meet Reas the Whippet, America’s fastest dog!
After coming in first last year, Reas the Whippet successfully defended his title after winning the Fast CAT competition at the 2022 Fastest Dogs USA. And Reas wasn’t born and star and actually started from the bottom. He was the last puppy to find a human after his four siblings four years ago.