| Lap-dog | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Whalebone |
| Grandsire | Waxy |
| Dam | Canopus mare |
| Damsire | Canopus |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1823 |
| Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | George Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont |
| Owner | Lord Egremont |
| Trainer | R. Stephenson or Bird |
| Record | 8:4-2-1 |
| Earnings | £2,180[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Epsom Derby (1826) | |
Lap-dog (1823–1838) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. His racing career consisted of a single season, 1826, during which he ran eight times. After finishing unplaced on his racecourse debut, Lap-dog won his next four races including The Derby. He was retired to stud at the end of the year, but had little success as a sire of winners in England and was later exported to the United States. His name appeared in variations including Lapdog, Lap Dog and The Lap Dog.