George (dog)

George
SpeciesCanis familiaris
BreedJack Russell Terrier
SexMale
Died(2007-04-29)29 April 2007
Manaia, Taranaki, NZ
Cause of deathDog attack
OwnerAlan Gay
ResidenceManaia, Taranaki, NZ
Height30 cm (1 ft 0 in)
Awards

George (died 29 April 2007) was a pet dog in Taranaki, New Zealand, who was credited with sacrificing his life to save local children from a dog attack. George's heroism was internationally recognised, and he received posthumous awards from New Zealand and British animal charities.