



Crufts: World's Largest International Dog Show
These were some gems from Crufts Dog Shows.
Now let us look at some gems from our collection of the best dogs in literature!
Spot the Dog
From Where’s Spot by Eric Hill
Spot is probably the first literary dog most of us come across, and definitely the cutest literary dog of all time. Spot is loveable and loves to explore, and we love Spot.
Fang
From Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J K Rowling
Fang is Hagrid’s extremely large boarhound, best known for always slobbering on Harry’s robes and being very cowardly despite his size. Awwww.
Read the ebook here
The Hound
From The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
Supposedly a giant, terrifying monster, the best bit of this story is the reveal that ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ Is actually a normal dog covered in phosphorus to look hellish.
Listen to the audiobook here
Jip
From David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
Dora Spenlow’s spoilt lapdog, Jip has the kind of luxury life most dogs, and probably most people, aspire to. Jip is fiercely loyal to Dora, though rather yappy to everyone else, and a brilliant comic addition to Dickens’ story.
Listen to the audiobook here
Argos
From The Odyssey by Homer
In the famous Greek tale of Homer’s Odyssey, Argos is Odysseus’ faithful dog known for being speedy and strong. The bond between this man and his dog never wanes despite Homer’s long travels.
Listen to the audiobook here
Read the ebook here
Nana
From Peter Pan by J.M.Barrie
Modelled on J.M.Barrie’s own dog, Nana lovingly tends to the Darling children of Peter Pan as their nurse and is the dog we all wish we had growing up.
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