9/11 Canine Rescue Team

In total, 350 search and rescue dogs sought out survivors at the Twin Towers site and the Pentagon after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. According to Animal Planet, the dogs felt as much distress as the humans at finding so few survivors.

Appollo

Appollo was the first dog on site at the World Trade Center with his handler, Peter Davis of the New York City Police Department. He received the Dickin Medal (equivalent of the Victoria Cross), and the American Kennel Club Ace award for his courage and dedication.

Bo Obama

Bo was the Obama family’s Portuguese water dog.

Bo (pictured on the right in the photo) became famous when Obama mentioned him in his 2008 acceptance speech. During the speech, he addressed his daughters, Sasha and Malia, telling them that they had earned a new puppy and that he would be joining them in the White House.

Beethoven

This giant, sweetheart of a dog made his way into the hearts of his fans during the 90s. The original dog had no problem adapting to his on-screen character as his name was also Beethoven.

A series of movies and animated TV shows have been created around his canine adventures since then. It’s a toss-up these days as to whether the dog or the deceased composer is the first to pop into someone’s head when they hear the name, “Beethoven.”

Rin Tin Tin

This dog was rescued by soldier, Lee Duncan, from a French battlefield during World War I.

Lassie

Lassie is a fictional character, but arguably the most famous dog in American history. Her story is drawn from acts of bravery and courage during World War I.

Sinbad

Sinbad served 11 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, including during combat in World War II.

Fala

Scottish terrier Fala is known for being mentioned in President Roosevelt’s 1944 "Fala" Speech in which he defends himself (and his dog) from allegations that the dog was costing taxpayers money.

Benji

Benji is a fictional character who has starred in movies from 1974 though the 2000s. The original movie, entitled ‘Benji,’ features a dog who saves two kidnapped children.

Toto

Toto is Dorothy’s terrier in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by L. Fank Baum. In the movie, Toto was a male dog, but was played by a female dog, named Terry. In the movie's closing credits however, her name was incorrectly billed as Toto.

Balto

The movie featuring this dog was based on the true story of an Alaskan sled dog who saved the population of his village after an outbreak of diphtheria spread through the area. He led a dog team through arctic blizzards to retrieve medicine from a shipment located 53 miles away from the village.

Pluto

Mickey Mouse’s famous yellow dog will never be forgotten. However, most people don't know that Pluto was also a military insignia during World War II. According to the Disney Fan Club, Pluto was chosen as the military's official mascot and appeared on 45 Disney-designed military uniforms.

Scooby-Doo

The original animated series, ‘Scooby-Doo’ (named after the crazy Great Dane) continues to be a childhood favorite. According to Business Insider, Scooby's real name is Scoobert-Doo.

Marley

No one can forget the heart-wrenching movie, ‘Marley & Me,’ based on the book by the same name. The movie featured 22 different dogs all working to portray the sweet, yet neurotic Marley.

Snoopy

According to dogshow.com, this famous cartoon canine has various items named after him, including an underwater vehicle, a U.S. Air Force B-58 Hustler bomb, an Apollo lunar module, a distinct NASA honor, and a 280-degree loop in Vietnam’s Mekong River.

Mishka

The most recent addition to the list is a modern sensation. She is the famous talking dog, and has 927,000 subscribers on YouTube, according to cheatsheet.com.