We are excited to introduce each puppy in the 2022 Hero Dogs litter. Choosing a theme for each litter helps us group the puppies in our records and also keeps us closely connected to them while they are growing with us.
Hero Dogs seemed like a great theme for litter names in 2022 and we know that Watson and Cricket’s puppies will grow to be heroes in many ways. We have researched a number of dogs who have been especially loyal and performed brave acts of protection and service. Some are dogs from history and others are still living and serving today.
Hycottage Farm’s Lincoln X Renew Collies Cricket Serenade of Hycottage - Hero Dogs Litter 2022
Trakr: male, sable
Trakr is named in honor of the German Shepherd police dog who found the last survivor of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Trakr represents the diligence and drive that dogs push themselves to in order to help mankind. You can learn more about Trakr’s legendary accomplishments here: Trakr - Wikipedia
Bobbie: male, sable
Bobbie is named in honor of Bobbie the Wonder Dog, a Scotch Collie who was separated from his family on a trip to Indiana in August of 1923 and traveled over 2500 miles back to his home in Oregon. He arrived home in February of 1924, nearly six months later. Bobbie represents the extreme loyalty of a collie to his family.
Mancs: male, sable
Mancs is named in honor of Mancs, a German Shepherd (1994-2006) who was a member of the Hungarian Special Spider Rescue Team. The rescue team and dogs risk their lives to locate earthquake survivors. Mancs was most noted when he located a 3-year-old girl who had been buried for 82 hours beneath the rubble of an earthquake in Turkey in 1999. Mancs represents the selfless spirit that dogs exhibit to help save lives.
Togo: male, sable
Togo is named in honor of the Seppala Siberian dog who was the lead sled dog on the longest stretch of the 1925 diphtheria serum run in Alaska. Togo performed many amazing feats during this legendary journey that saved many lives. Togo represents the tenacity that fuels working dogs to excel under extreme conditions. Togo: Siberian Husky & Sled Dog Hero Of The 1925 Nome Serum Run (akc.org)
Marjorie: female, sable
Marjorie is named in honor of the dog whose sacrifice led to the discovery of insulin and has saved millions of lives. Marjorie belonged to Frederick Banting and Charles Best, the researchers who discovered insulin in the 1920s. We wanted to honor her for the incredible contribution she has made to the lives of so many people. Marjorie represents the great contributions dogs have made to the health and welfare of mankind.
Barry: male, sable
Barry is named in honor of Barry der Menschenretter (people rescuer), an early type of St. Bernard who rescued more than 40 lives in Switzerland and Italy in the early 1800s. It is said that Barry rescued a small boy from an ice cavern by pulling him onto his back and returning him to the village. Barry represents the endurance and dedication that so many rescue dogs exhibit. Barry (dog) - Wikipedia
Salty: male, sable
Salty is named in honor of a guide dog who led his blind owner, Omar Rivera, down from the 71st floor of Tower 1 during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Salty refused to leave Omar’s side despite the chaos and confusion of the situation. Salty represents the vigilance and focus that make service dogs heroes to their people.
