13 Bravest Dogs in History

Tailed war hero

When we talk about war heroes, we often think of men and women in uniform. But in the recent military operation that led to the destruction of the dangerous ISIS leader, a dog named Konan, who also deserves a real award, was involved, according to RD.com. During an operation with US Special Forces in Syria, Konan chased ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi through a dead end tunnel. During the operation, Conan was wounded, after which he was able to be transported to the United States, where he received the necessary assistance, and then was presented for the award at the White House.

One of man’s first friends

In 1914, German workers uncovered a grave that scientists believe is 14 years old, where a man, a woman and a dog were buried as one family. We do not know what good this dog did during its life, but there is no doubt that already 000 years ago, dogs played an important role in human life, to such an extent that people shared the last moment with their pets.

Medieval Dog Heroes

Fast forward 13 and a half millennia ago. There is evidence that in the Middle Ages, dogs were not only emotionally connected with their owners, but also performed quite important work on an equal basis with humans. In particular, judging by the stories of that time, dogs were constantly used for hunting, delivering letters and protecting houses from enemies.

St. Bernards of Switzerland

Scientists have proven that monks living on the dangerous snowy St. Bernard Pass, which runs through the Alps between Italy and Switzerland, kept dogs to save people during severe snowstorms. Over the past 200 years, the St. Bernards have saved a total of about 2000 people, ranging from lost children to Napoleon’s soldiers. St. Bernards have an extraordinary sense of duty and high body temperature, which allows them to be indispensable helpers in the snow-capped mountains. 

Barry from Switzerland

Meet this St. Bernard from Switzerland who has become a true hero through his many exploits. Barry lived at the Saint Bernard Pass from 1800 to 1812. During his life, he saved the lives of more than 40 people. Barry’s name is immortalized in the Natural History Museum in Bern, Switzerland.

Sergeant Stubby, World War I hero

In 1917, a stray dog ​​wandered into the Yale College campus, where military personnel were preparing to be sent abroad for another battle in the First World War. The men named the dog Stubby, and he quickly became their mascot. He was even jokingly given the rank of sergeant. In the end, the military secretly ferried Stubby to the front line in France, where he proved himself heroic: he warned the soldiers about the use of weapons with poison gas and helped to track down the wounded soldiers.

Swansea Jack, self-styled Scottish lifeguard

Swansea Jack was a common retriever who was born in 1930 and lived near the Swansea docks in Scotland. Jack was always in a hurry to help when he heard a man wallow in the water. He rescued a 12-year-old boy while still a puppy, and a few weeks later pulled a choking swimmer out of the water. According to rough estimates, during his seven-year life, Jack saved as many as 27 people. He died in 1937 after accidentally eating rat poison.

Smoky york

In 1944, an American soldier discovered a stray Yorkshire Terrier in the jungle of New Guinea. Smoky, as the soldier called him, became his faithful companion and something of a talisman during the Second World War. This dog has spent 18 months in combat in New Guinea and the Philippines. She saved many lives by alerting soldiers to an impending shelling, helped connect communication wires between outposts, and was also an excellent therapeutic tool for soldiers to cope with stress.

Space dog Laika 

Laika was the first dog to enter Earth orbit in a spaceship. The dog-astronaut was launched into space on November 3, 1957 on the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik-2. At that time, Laika was about two years old. Laika’s return to Earth was not foreseen. She gave her life for the Soviet space program and for the future of mankind.

Rescue Dog Midnight

A dog named Midnight survived Hurricane Katrina and was brought to North America as a refugee. Seven years later, during Hurricane Sandy, Midnight was able to repay the people for her salvation. She became part of a large brigade that delivered water to the victims of the cataclysm.

Nemo is the hero dog of the Vietnam War

Nemo was a German Shepherd Dog born in 1962 who officially served in the United States Air Force. In 1966, the dog and its owner were transferred to serve in South Vietnam, where the war was going on at that time. One night, Nemo warned his master about the approach of enemy soldiers, after which he was shot. The dog survived, although he lost one eye, he continued to fight bravely on the battlefield, jumping on the back of his master to be his human shield. In 1967, Nemo returned to the United States as the first officially registered dog.

11/XNUMX Hero Dogs

Thousands of people took part in search and rescue operations after the 11/300 attacks in New York, among them more than 11 dogs, their names are mentioned in the National XNUMX/XNUMX Memorial and Museum.

Jake who tried to make the world a better place

Jake was an injured stray puppy when he was taken home by a member of the Utah search and rescue team. The Black Labrador recovered and became a world-class rescue dog, assisting in many rescue operations, including on September 11, where he worked 17 days in a row. He provided assistance to victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. And then, until his very old age, he worked as a therapy dog ​​in a Utah clinic.