Meet these 5 dogs that were marked in history

Nowadays, the pet market is booming and it seems that everyone has or will have a dog, but this animal partnership is not that recent. It is not known exactly when, but fossil analyzes show that they have been with us for at least 10, 000 years. Living together has always been a two-way street, with one helping the other in various ways, whether practical or affectionate.

The history books, along with the internet, record the position of protagonists that these 5 dogs figured during their lives. Here's how each one of them showed that besides being best friends, they're very smart and brave.

1. Laika

We start with the best-known case of animal aid in a scientific experiment. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union launched in October 1957 Sputnik 1, the first satellite launched by humans. With the size of a basketball, the object was a milestone in the aerospace race, but weeks later it was the dog Laika.

Taken from the streets of Moscow, the mutt was the first living creature to go into orbit, but unfortunately there were never any landing plans for its spaceship. Soviet officials reported at the time that she died 1 week after launch, but recent research shows that high temperature and humidity conditions likely made her death quick and shortly after takeoff.

2. Strelka and Belka

Laika was the forerunner, paving the way for Strelka and Belka to have a happier ending. Launched in August 1960, the Sputnik 5 satellite was manned by 2 dogs, 2 mice, 40 mice, some plants and flies, as the scientists' main goal was to test whether all these people would survive in the end. They monitored the animals through spacecraft cameras and were initially startled to observe the two unconscious animals.

After the fourth round of the satellite on Earth came the good - but disgusting - news: Belka appeared vomiting, as they were probably both feeling sick from the lack of gravity. The mission, accomplished by the animals, was essential for Yuri Gagarin to be able to be safely placed into orbit, becoming the first man to orbit the earth. Today the two dogs are stuffed and can be seen at the Cosmonautics Museum in Moscow.

3. Sergeant Stubby

Stubby lived intensely, and the photo above shows well the recognition he had for his hard work on the battlefield. Adopted by young soldier J. Robert Conroy, Stubby became the mascot of the infantry division to which his owner belonged. This happened in 1917, during World War I, and when American troops embarked for Europe, Conroy hid the small animal in the ship's coal deposit.

When the captain learned of the dog's existence on board, he went to Conroy to order his release, but the small animal offered his paw to the leader, who did not resist and allowed the furry aboard to be present.

In the field he worked hard: he found wounded, warned the soldiers of dangers and even indicated the presence of a German spy, earning a promotion to sergeant for his service. The medals didn't come for free!

4. Donnchadh

This story shows that dog faithfulness has existed since the Middle Ages. Roberto I, or Roberto de Bruce, was a famous 14th century Scottish warrior who owned a dog similar to current bloodhounds called Donnchadh. In 1306, the King of England, Edward I, ordered his men to capture Roberto I, for he was causing trouble in fighting for Scotland's independence.

Eventually, Roberto I ran away, but his wife and dog were captured by the English, who had the brilliant idea of ​​releasing the animal so that he could scout the Scots for the smell. As a faithful companion, Donnchadh met his owner while being followed by the English, but what they did not expect was that, at the time of the meeting, he would become aggressive, defending the Scotsman and allowing his escape to become the king of Scotland. .

5. Frida

Although most dogs live comfortably in their homes, they really enjoy it, which is evidenced by the excitement at the time of the walk. So much so that some are trained to assist police and firefighters in critical situations, using their powerful nose while providing essential service to the community.

When a 7.1-degree Richter earthquake struck Mexico City in September 2017, Frida had troubled days searching for survivors. But it is wrong to think that she is just another rescue dog, because the Lab has celebrity status, with numerous quotes on social networks.

During rubble searches, several dogs are used to locate survivors, but when one of them indicates something strange it is Frida who confirms the existence of buried people.

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