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Greyfriars Bobby (* 1855/56, † 14. Januar 1872) war ein Skye Terrier im schottischen Edinburgh, der durch eine sagenhafte Treue zu seinem Herrn bekannt wurde. [1] Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1Geschichte. 2Bearbeitungen. 3Statue. 4Siehe auch. 5Einzelnachweise. 6Literatur. 7Weblinks. Geschichte[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]
Greyfriars Bobby (4 May 1855 – 14 January 1872) was a Skye Terrier or Dandie Dinmont Terrier [1] who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died on 14 January 1872. The story continues to be well known in Scotland, through several books and films.
Greyfriars Bobby. John Gray joined the Edinburgh Police Force as a night watchman in 1850. To keep him company through the winter nights John took a partner, a diminutive Skye Terrier, called Bobby. Together they became a familiar sight on the cobbled streets of the city…. In 1850 a gardener called John Gray, together with his wife Jess and ...
16. Feb. 2018 · Updated 2018-02-16. Over 160 years ago, a wee Skye Terrier was about to become the most famous dog in Scotland’s history. Greyfriars Bobby is a remarkable story, and a heart warming tale. On 15th February 1858, in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, a local man named John Gray died of tuberculosis.
The legacy of Greyfriars Bobby continues to this day, with several books and movies that have been based on Bobby’s life. This includes a fantastic novel, ‘Greyfriars Bobby’, by Eleanor Atkinson, as well as two movies: ‘Greyfriars Bobby’ (1960) and ‘The Adventure of Greyfriars Bobby’ (2006).
History: Greyfriars Bobby. The exact origins of the Greyfriars Bobby story have been lost in the passing of time, but the legend of his loyalty lives on. Visitors to the Museum of Edinburgh can see Bobby’s own collar and feeding bowl, among other treasures.
10. Dez. 2015 · Located opposite Edinburgh’s famous Greyfriars Kirkyard is a statue of Scotland’s most famous dog, Greyfriars Bobby. Alive in the mid-19th century, the terrier Bobby was known for his loyalty to his master, who he accompanied on his rounds through Edinburgh’s cobbled streets.
