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Sergeant Stubby was the most decorated war dog of World War I and the only dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat. The Boston Bull Terrier started out as the mascot of the 102nd Infantry, 26th Yankee Division, and ended up becoming a full-fledged combat dog. Brought up to the front lines, he was injured in a gas attack early on, which gave him a sensitivity to gas that later allowed him to warn his soldiers of incoming gas attacks by running and barking. He helped find wounded soldiers, even captured a German spy who was trying to map allied trenches. Stubby was the first dog ever given rank in the United States Armed Forces, and was highly decorated for his participation in seventeen engagements, and being wounded twice.

Sergeant Stubby was the most decorated war dog of World War I and the only dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat. The Boston Bull Terrier started out as the mascot of the 102nd Infantry, 26th Yankee Division, and ended up becoming a full-fledged combat dog. Brought up to the front lines, he was injured in a gas attack early on, which gave him a sensitivity to gas that later allowed him to warn his soldiers of incoming gas attacks by running and barking. He helped find wounded soldiers, even captured a German spy who was trying to map allied trenches. Stubby was the first dog ever given rank in the United States Armed Forces, and was highly decorated for his participation in seventeen engagements, and being wounded twice.

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[–] • 3 pts

I'd just like to point out that he was a bull terrier mutt of unknown heritage. The Boston Bull Terrier was a relatively new breed at the time and he was far too large to be a Boston Bull Terrier, even before they acquired their miniature stature.

https://istilllovedogs.com/2018/04/15-fascinating-facts-about-sgt-stubby-most-decorated-war-dog/

Look at that picture. He was probably descended from the "Bull and Terrier" or a late "American Bull Terrier" (predecessor to the Boston Bull Terrier), not to be confused with its cousin the American Pit Bull Terrier.

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

The photos in your link clearly show him to not be a Boston Terrier, hence the size and head. almost a mastiff head or pitty. Also the fact he was found wondering homeless in a university so they really had no proof of his blood line. Thanks for the link.