Meet the msnNOW Dog of the Year — and 15 finalists
12/19/2012Countless canines, including artists, athletes, comedians and heroes, inspired the world in 2012 and, for better or worse, like their human counterparts, often influenced the course of events. Click through our ranking above to meet the most influential dogs of 2012 and see who we we have chosen as the msnNOW Dog of the Year. Additional details on each of the honorees are below:
- This dog's parkour skills will make your jaw drop
- Families spend $5,000 on wedding -- for their dogs
- Dog interrupts baseball game to fertilize outfield
- 'Hero' golden retriever leads owner to his missing pup brother
- You'll wag your tail at these works by Piper the painting bulldog
- Dog found abandoned in garbage awarded title of Dog of the Year
- Choking dog saves his own life by dialing police
- Pup refuses to leave freezing baby calf
- Brave black Lab stays beside fallen friend in busy traffic
- Loyal pooch sleeps on his master's grave for six years straight
- Puppies helped keep lost boy with Down syndrome warm
- Heroic dog rescues drowning toddler
- Dog protects lost toddler on epic journey through Aussie bush
- Rescued dog returns the favor and saves his family's newborn
- Aging dog's life literally saved by beyond-viral photograph
- Comfort dogs deployed to help those affected by Sandy Hook
- Incredible photos of a dog saving her pups from a house fire go viral
Click to see more on msnNOW.com, updated 24 hours a day.
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