Ulk (dog)
Great Dane owned by Chilean President Arturo Alessandri / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ulk (1932–1942) was a Great Dane owned by Chilean President Arturo Alessandri during his second presidency.[1] Eventually Ulk became the symbol of his government, appearing in numerous photographs of the time.[2][3] Ulk is remembered in various anecdotes about the government of Alessandri. Allegedly, Ulk once stepped in while a diplomat was offering his credentials to the president and rose on two legs and licked the diplomat in the face.[3]
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Species | Dog |
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Breed | Great Dane |
Sex | Male |
Born | September 16, 1932 |
Died | September 6, 1942 |
Owner | Arturo Alessandri |
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