 Endal, wearing his PDSA Gold Medal | |
| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Breed | Labrador retriever |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | 13 December 1995 |
| Died | 13 March 2009 (aged 13) |
| Resting place | Ilford PDSA Animal Cemetery, |
| Nation from | British |
| Occupation | Service dog |
| Successor | Endal Junior |
| Owner | Allen Parton Sandra Parton |
Endal (13 December 1995 – 13 March 2009) was a male Labrador Retriever in Britain whose abilities as a service dog and as an ambassador for service dog charitable work received worldwide news media coverage.
Among other distinctions, Endal was described as "the most decorated dog in the world" (including "Dog of the Millennium" and the PDSA Gold Medal for Animal Gallantry and Devotion to Duty, the highest award available to an animal)[1] and possibly the most famous assistance dog in the UK.[2] He was filmed by over 340 film crews from around the world,[3][4][5] and had a number of world "firsts" as an assistance dog to his credit.
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The trophy cabinet at their family home in Hampshire would be the envy of most football club managers and houses an impressive list of awards including Dog of the Millennium and the PDSA's Gold Medal for Animal Gallantry and Devotion to Duty. It is true to say that Endal, who can even count the Queen as one of his devotees, is probably the most decorated dog in the world.
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