"he is visiting them. ""Étude in Black"" (1972) marked the first appearance of the lieutenant's basset hound, named ""Dog"". ""Dog"" came to be an occasional regular character in the films. Columbo considered names like ""Fido"", ""Munch"" and ""Beethoven"" but ultimately settled on ""Dog"". In ""Sex and the Married Detective"", Columbo is put on the spot when he is asked to play the tuba. Reluctantly he agrees, only to demonstrate great proficiency. He subsequently claimed that at school, the tuba was the only instrument left. In several episodes, Columbo is seen eating a breakfast of a boiled egg, usually while investigating"
"Dogo Cubano The Dogo Cubano, also known as the Cuban Dogge, Cuban Bloodhound and Cuban Mastiff is an extinct dog breed from Cuba. It was of the Bullmastiff type and was used for bull and dog fighting. The breed was introduced in Cuba to capture runaway slaves (""cimarrones""). After the abolition of slavery, they ceased to exist in time. They were between a Bulldog and a Mastiff in size. The muzzle was short, broad, and abruptly truncated. The head was broad and flat, and the lips, deeply pendulous. The medium-sized ears, were also partly pendulous, the tail rather short, cylindrical,"
"Colombian fino hound The Colombian fino hound (Sabueso fino Colombiano) is a typical dog breed from Colombia, the hunting dog of Colombian peasants, distributed throughout the country with a traceable history for over 200 years, was selected by functionality and adaptability to the Colombian landscape. The fino hound is a beautiful scenthound, with magnificent sense of smell, body with rectangular proportion of medium size, with a height at withers that varies between 45 and 55 cm, almond eyes, long ears and scissor bite . Their skin is usually loose and regularly has jowls, the tail is long saber that thins"
"""Epic Rap Battles of History"" during the battle between Picasso and Bob Ross. Lump (dog) Lump (1956 – 29 March 1973), was a Dachshund owned by David Douglas Duncan who lived with artist Pablo Picasso for six years, and featured in several of his works. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, and named after the German word for ""rascal"", the dog was acquired by David Douglas Duncan, an American photographer. Lump was purchased at the age of three months from a German family in order to act as a companion for Duncan's Afghan Hound, Kubla. The two dogs did not get along"
"Clumber Spaniel The Clumber Spaniel is a breed of dog of the spaniel type, developed in the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the spaniels, and comes in predominantly white with either lemon or orange markings. The name of the breed is taken from Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire where the breed was first developed. It is a gundog that specialises in hunting in heavy cover. They are gentle and loyal, and can act aloof with strangers. They have several habits which could be considered disadvantages, including a constant shedding of its coat and snoring. The history of the breed"
"it was a specific mild-mannered type of the Šarplaninac known as Zlatan that served as the great conqueror's pet, seeing how all but one variety of the breed have traditionally been very dominant and ferocious workers. Prior to the Turkish conquest of the area, all of the shepherd dogs of the Balkans were known under the name of ""Illyrian Mountain Dog"", distinguishable as regional Molosser types, rather than actual breeds. However, these great dogs existed in the Balkans long before the Illyrian connection, so even that name is technically incorrect and would be more accurate if applied strictly to the"
"directed toward Grace Coolidge – was achieved by feeding it candy from Coolidge's hand throughout the portrait sittings. The life-size painting is featured in the White House China Room. Rob Roy (dog) Rob Roy (1922–1928) was a white male collie owned by Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge's favorite pet, he was acquired by Grace Coolidge in 1922 after she became enamored with collies, having seen one of the breed perform in a circus. He later lived with the family in the White House. Rob Roy was immortalized in a Howard Chandler Christy portrait of Grace Coolidge. He died in 1928 after a"
"became one of the first ten breeds recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1884. The first Clumber Spaniel was entered in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1878. Champion Clussexx Country Sunrise (""Brady""), bred by Doug Johnson and owned by Richard and Judith Zaleski of Florida, became the only Clumber to win Best in Show there in 1996. Clumber Spaniel The Clumber Spaniel is a breed of dog of the spaniel type, developed in the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the spaniels, and comes in predominantly white with either lemon or orange markings. The name of"
"nine litter mates was Senator Ted Kennedy's dog named ""Cappy"" (Amigo's Captain Courageous); the litter was named ""Hope and Change"", in honor of Obama's victory. Bo's original buyer is unknown, but eventually they returned him to the Stern family; purchasing Bo required signing a contract to return him to his breeder if things did not work out. Bo enrolled with Kennedy's obedience trainer Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz, in Hume, Virginia on January 5, 2009. Bo's brother, Rico, is owned by a couple in Houston, Texas. At his first press conference as President-elect, Obama was questioned by reporters as to which breed the"
"adventures of Lupo for children. She was inspired following walks in Kensington Palace gardens with her own Cocker Spaniel, and the death of her fiancé. The first book is called ""The Adventures of Lupo the Royal Dog: The Secret of Windsor Castle"" and was released in September 2014. Lupo (dog) Lupo is an English Cocker Spaniel owned by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. He has been credited with raising the profile of the breed in the UK by The Kennel Club, and has appeared in photographs alongside his owners' son, Prince George of Cambridge. Lupo"
"was from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail. Zorba (dog) Aicama Zorba of La-Susa or Zorba (26 September 1981 – ?) was a male Old English Mastiff who was recognized by Guinness World Records as the heaviest and longest dog in the world. Zorba was bred by Mrs I. Prosser on 26 September 1981. His sire and dam were Stablemate's Bruno of Kisumu (American import) and Gildasan Valentine Daisy of Aicama. He was owned by Chris Eraclides of London, England. Zorba initially set the record of heaviest dog in September 1987 at . In November"
"Rob Roy (dog) Rob Roy (1922–1928) was a white male collie owned by Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge's favorite pet, he was acquired by Grace Coolidge in 1922 after she became enamored with collies, having seen one of the breed perform in a circus. He later lived with the family in the White House. Rob Roy was immortalized in a Howard Chandler Christy portrait of Grace Coolidge. He died in 1928 after a short illness. Rob Roy was acquired by Calvin Coolidge's wife, Grace Coolidge, in 1922 from Island White Kennels in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Grace Coolidge had reportedly become enthralled by collies"
"Billy (pygmy hippo) Billy, or William Johnson Hippopotamus, (1920s – October 11, 1955) was a pygmy hippopotamus given to U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. Captured in Liberia, he was given to Coolidge by Harvey Samuel Firestone in 1927. Billy spent most of his life in the National Zoo in Washington D.C.. In addition to his fame as an exotic presidential pet—which afforded him a trip to the 1939 New York World's Fair—Billy is also notable as the common ancestor to most pygmy hippos in American zoos. By the time of his death in 1955, Billy had sired 23 calves, 13 of"
"Lump (dog) Lump (1956 – 29 March 1973), was a Dachshund owned by David Douglas Duncan who lived with artist Pablo Picasso for six years, and featured in several of his works. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, and named after the German word for ""rascal"", the dog was acquired by David Douglas Duncan, an American photographer. Lump was purchased at the age of three months from a German family in order to act as a companion for Duncan's Afghan Hound, Kubla. The two dogs did not get along well, with the larger Afghan treating Lump much like a toy, rolling him"
"Lupo (dog) Lupo is an English Cocker Spaniel owned by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. He has been credited with raising the profile of the breed in the UK by The Kennel Club, and has appeared in photographs alongside his owners' son, Prince George of Cambridge. Lupo was bred from Ella, a dog owned by Michael and Carole Middleton, the parents of Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. He is a working-type English Cocker Spaniel. Lupo was born in a litter just prior to Christmas 2011, and was given to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge"
"of indigenous Americans from Asia, with one or more southern European herding dog breeds during the Columbian Exchange. Archaeological evidence has been found in the tombs of the Colima, Mayan, Toltec, Zapotec, and Aztec Native Americans dating the breed to over 3500 years ago. Long regarded as guardians and protectors, the indigenous peoples believed that the Xolo would safeguard the home from evil spirits as well as intruders. In ancient times the Xolos were often sacrificed and then buried with their owners to act as guide to the soul on its journey to the underworld. These dogs were considered a"
"as the Dogo Canario (Perro de Presa Canario) as well as the Mastín Español (Spanish Mastiff). Among some of the South American breeds, descended from these dogs after brought by the Spanish explorers and conquistadores are Cimarron Uruguayo, Dogo Argentino, the extinct Perro de Pelea Cordobes and possibly, the Fila Brasileiro. The breed is also sometimes called the Spanish Bulldog in English. English dog dealer Bill George imported a dog he called ""Big Headed Billy"" in 1840. He was used to increase size in English Bulldogs. No record or history of health issues in the breed. Since the breed was"
"Guatemalan Dogo Guatemalan Dogo (""Dogo Guatemalteco""), formerly known as the Guatemalan Bull Terrier (""Bullterrier Guatemalteco""), and Guatemalan Mastiff, is a Molosser-type dog breed originating in Guatemala. It is neither recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) nor the American Kennel Club (AKC). However, it has the official national recognition of the Asociación Canofila Guatemalteca (ACANGUA) where it belongs to the Group 2.2.1 - Mastiffs. As the unique breed originating in Guatemala, it is also the national dog of the country. Nowadays it has spread to various other countries, such as the USA. The breed was created from crosses between the"
"Nevado Nevado (1813? – 1821) was a Mucuchies dog that was given to Simón Bolívar by the local people of Mucuchíes, Mérida, in the Venezuelan Andes. It was given as a kind of present shortly after the Battle of Niquitao during his triumphal Admirable Campaign from New Granada (today Colombia) to Caracas in 1813. Bolivar's army was approaching a farm when the independence fighters were stopped in their tracks by a giant, barking guard dog. Weapons drawn, the rebels were about to kill the dog when Bolivar, marveling at its beauty and bravery, ordered them to back down. Nevado always"
"Pluto (Disney) Pluto, also called Pluto the Pup, is a cartoon dog created in 1930 at Walt Disney Productions. He is a yellow-orange color, medium-sized, short-haired dog with black ears. Unlike most Disney characters, Pluto is not anthropomorphic beyond some characteristics such as facial expression. He is Mickey Mouse's pet. Officially a mixed-breed dog, he made his debut as a bloodhound in the Mickey Mouse cartoon ""The Chain Gang"". Together with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Goofy, Pluto is one of the ""Sensational Six""—the biggest stars in the Disney universe. Though all six are non-human animals,"
"ran beside Bolívar’s horse, no matter if he traveled through cities or battlefields. Nevado died in the Battle of Carabobo on June 24, 1821. When Bolívar received news that Nevado was badly injured, he rushed to the dog, but he came too late. Several monuments to Nevado stand at the entrance of Mucuchíes town. Nevado Nevado (1813? – 1821) was a Mucuchies dog that was given to Simón Bolívar by the local people of Mucuchíes, Mérida, in the Venezuelan Andes. It was given as a kind of present shortly after the Battle of Niquitao during his triumphal Admirable Campaign from"
"Bergamasco Shepherd The Bergamasco Shepherd (Italian ""pastore bergamasco"") is a breed of dog with its origins in the Italian Alps near Bergamo, where it was originally used as a herding dog. In 2018, a genetic study found that just prior to 1859 a broadly distributed European herding dog had given rise to the German Shepherd, the French Berger Picard, and the five Italian herding breeds: Bergamasco Shepherd, Cane Paratore, Lupino del Gigante, Pastore d'Oropa, and the . The Bergamasco is a muscular, heavy-boned herding dog with a large head and a thick tail that hangs down to the hock and"
"on other continents. This suggests that the modern dogs of the area are not closely related to the ancient Chiribaya dogs. Chiribaya Dog The Chiribaya Dog () or Peruvian shepherd dog (') was a pre-Columbian breed of dog from the southwest of Peru, identified by the 42 mummies discovered by anthropologist Sonia Guillén Oneglio in the Ilo District, Moquegua Region, on the south coast of Peru. It has been established that it was a llama herding dog. The dogs were not only an important part of the social structure of the ancient Peruvians, but they received special treatment after death"
"hair which is somewhat longer on their legs. (This variety usually has heavier bones and the tail is slightly thicker). The Colombian fino comes in a great variety of colours. Height between 17.6 inches and 21.5 inches. Colombian fino hound The Colombian fino hound (Sabueso fino Colombiano) is a typical dog breed from Colombia, the hunting dog of Colombian peasants, distributed throughout the country with a traceable history for over 200 years, was selected by functionality and adaptability to the Colombian landscape. The fino hound is a beautiful scenthound, with magnificent sense of smell, body with rectangular proportion of medium"
"of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge own an English Cocker Spaniel called Lupo, and Lupo was bred from Ella, a dog owned by her parents Michael and Carole Middleton. He is a working-type English Cocker Spaniel. Lupo was born in a litter just prior to Christmas 2011, and was given to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who at first denied owning the dog to the media. Following the birth of Prince George of Cambridge, Lupo was featured in one of the first official photographs. He was subsequently featured in a family portrait with the"
"to their breed's aggressiveness with their peers. Well-known Argentine Polar Dogs include Poncho and Simba. Poncho was a sled dog who was well known for his ability to warn men of hidden cracks in the ice in front of them. On one occasion, Poncho guided a rescue team to the survivors of an aircraft accident, who were all recovered safely. Simba was the sled and guide dog of General Hernán Pujato and General Víctor Hugo Figueroa also had an Argentine Polar Dog named Hipo. In 1965, Colonel Jorge Edgar Leal selected Argentine Polar Dogs for his expedition to the South"
"and also exported the dogs overseas. Many people began breeding them indiscriminately, which resulted in their modern appearance. By 1868, the breed was commonly being referred to as the ""Saint Bernard Dog"" first and the Alpine Spaniel second. It is thought that the Clumber Spaniel originated in 18th century France from the Basset Hound and the Alpine Spaniel. The name ""Clumber"" itself comes from Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. Alpine Spaniel The Alpine Spaniel is an extinct breed of dog which was used in mountain rescues by the Augustinian Canons, who run hospices in the region around the Great St. Bernard Pass."
"dead inside"". Marlon Bundo Marlon Bundo, also known as Bunny of the United States (BOTUS), is a rabbit belonging to the family of Mike Pence, the 48th and current Vice President of the United States. Bundo was initially adopted for a film project by Pence's daughter Charlotte Pence during her freshman year. His name is a pun of actor Marlon Brando that was chosen after Bundo's previous owner said: ""Make me an offer"" when Pence asked about his price. He was the first rabbit to travel on Air Force Two, has a popular Instagram account, and is the subject of"
"Zorba (dog) Aicama Zorba of La-Susa or Zorba (26 September 1981 – ?) was a male Old English Mastiff who was recognized by Guinness World Records as the heaviest and longest dog in the world. Zorba was bred by Mrs I. Prosser on 26 September 1981. His sire and dam were Stablemate's Bruno of Kisumu (American import) and Gildasan Valentine Daisy of Aicama. He was owned by Chris Eraclides of London, England. Zorba initially set the record of heaviest dog in September 1987 at . In November 1989 Zorba was recorded as weighing . Zorba stood at the shoulder and"
"Alpine Spaniel The Alpine Spaniel is an extinct breed of dog which was used in mountain rescues by the Augustinian Canons, who run hospices in the region around the Great St. Bernard Pass. The spaniel was a large dog notable for its thick curly coat. One of the most famous specimens of the Alpine Spaniel is Barry, however his preserved body has been modified on more than one occasion to fit with descriptions of the extinct breed from earlier time periods. Due to the conditions in the Alps, and a series of accidents, extinction was discussed as a possibility by"
"dogs registered. The first standard for the breed was drawn up in 1924 by Luigi Groppi and Giuseppe Solaro. Until 1958 the Pastore Maremmano, or shepherd dog of the Maremma, and the Pastore Abruzzese, or shepherd dog of the Abruzzi, were regarded as separate breeds. A breeder's society for the Pastore Abruzzese was formed in 1950, and one for the Maremmano in 1953. On 1 January 1958 the breeds were unified by the ENCI, the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiano, the national dog association of Italy. The explanation given is that a ""natural fusion"" of the two types had occurred"
"(1882) (The Brazilian Girl from Prazens) mentions ""the dogs of Castro Laboreiro, very fierce..."" The modern breed today is of the general type of livestock guardian dog that moved with the pastoralist nomads of the transhumance into many areas of the world, possibly arriving before 3000BC in the Iberian Peninsula. It is generally theorized that the origin was in Mesopotamia where modern sheep and goats were domesticated. Modern genetic studies have shown that the modern breed is unique from other similar breeds in Portugal. With the eradication of wolves and other large predators the Cão de Castro Laboreiro lost its"
"Marlon Bundo Marlon Bundo, also known as Bunny of the United States (BOTUS), is a rabbit belonging to the family of Mike Pence, the 48th and current Vice President of the United States. Bundo was initially adopted for a film project by Pence's daughter Charlotte Pence during her freshman year. His name is a pun of actor Marlon Brando that was chosen after Bundo's previous owner said: ""Make me an offer"" when Pence asked about his price. He was the first rabbit to travel on Air Force Two, has a popular Instagram account, and is the subject of two children's"