Dog Appreciation Month

As of 2024, the French Bulldog, often affectionately called a "Frenchie," has been named the most popular dog breed in the United States by the American Kennel Club, surpassing longstanding favorites like Labradors.

Slinky Dog is a beloved character in the Pixar film "Toy Story." First released in 1995, it was the very first full-length film entirely made using computer-generated imagery.

Ace the Bat-Hound is Batman's loyal canine companion in various DC Comics series. First introduced in 1955, Ace makes his debut in "Batman #92". Originally characterized as a German Shepherd, he sometimes appears with a cape and mask resembling Batman's iconic look.

Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, and originally recorded by Big Mama Thornton, "Hound Dog", became a huge hit for "King of Rock and Roll" Elvis Presley. The phrase "You ain't nothin' but a hound dog" criticized someone dishonestly living off the efforts of others.

"Shiloh" is the story of a young boy named Marty who finds and tries to save an abused Beagle. The novel was written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor and is based on her own friendship with a dog.

The novel won the Newbery Medal in 1992 and was adapted into a movie in 1997 to engage a broader audience, spreading its message of compassion.