Smoky (war dog)
Smoky in a helmet | |
| Other name(s) | Yorkie Doodle Dandy |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Breed | Yorkshire Terrier |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | c. Kerema, Papua New Guinea, December 11, 1943 |
| Died | 21 February 1957 (14 years) |
| Resting place | Cleveland Metroparks (Lakewood, Ohio) |
| Employer | Fifth Air Force, 26th Photo Recon Squadron |
| Known for | War dog First therapy dog |
| Owner | William A. Wynne |
| Weight | 4 lb (1.8 kg) |
| Height | 7 in (180 mm) |
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Smoky (c. 1943 – 21 February 1957), a Yorkshire Terrier, was a famous war dog, who served with the Allied Forces in World War II. She weighed only 4 pounds (1.8 kg) and stood 7 inches (180 mm) tall. Smoky is credited with beginning a renewal of interest in the once-obscure Yorkshire Terrier breed.