Pug vs. Keeshond: Why Dogs, Not Politicians, Win Our Hearts
Did you know the Pug and Keeshond were once political rivals? In 18th-century Holland, the Orangists, who were monarch-leaning aristocrats, backed the House of Orange, which chose the Pug as their mascot. Originally bred in China as a cherished companion of emperors, the Pug later became a favorite in European royal courts. With its wrinkly face, compact […]
Dogs in Politics: Meet Westport’s Dog Mayor
As we go into the 2025 campaign season, let’s be honest. . . Dogs help politicians look more likeable and trustworthy. It’s a fact. Dogs became political ambassadors on September 23, 1952, when then VP candidate Richard Nixon mentioned his cocker spaniel, Mr. Checkers, in a televised speech, famously known as the Checkers Speech, where […]
