 This statue of Bobby sits at the corner of Edinburgh's Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge, and is a Category A listed building | |
| Breed | Skye Terrier or Dandie Dinmont Terrier[1] |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 May 1855 Edinburgh, Scotland [citation needed] |
| Died | 14 January 1872 (aged 16) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Resting place | Greyfriars Kirkyard |
| Known for | Guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself on 14 January 1872 |
| Owner | John Gray |
| Awards | Key to the City of Edinburgh |
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. A prominent commemorative statue and nearby graves are a tourist attraction.
- ^ a b Khan, Aina J (24 July 2022). "Faithful terrier Greyfriars Bobby may have been a different breed, book claims". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 August 2022.