Smoky (war dog)

Smoky

Smoky in a helmet
Other name(s)	Yorkie Doodle Dandy
Species	Dog
Breed	Yorkshire Terrier
Sex	Female
Born	c. 1943
Died	21 February 1957 (14 years)
Resting place	Cleveland Metroparks (Lakewood, Ohio)
Employer	Fifth Air Force, 26th Photo Recon Squadron
Known for	War dog First therapy dog
Owner	William A. Wynne
Weight	4 lb (1.8 kg)
Height	7 in (180 mm)
Awards	PDSA Certificate for Animal Bravery or Devotion Animals in War & Peace Distinguished Service Medal

Smoky (c. 1943 – 21 February 1957), a Yorkshire Terrier, was a famous war dog, who served with the Allied Forces in World War II. She weighed only 4 pounds (1.8 kg) and stood 7 inches (180 mm) tall. Smoky is credited with beginning a renewal of interest in the once-obscure Yorkshire Terrier breed.^[1]