Famous dog museums from across the world

Dogs are the best friends of humans and humans have also acknowledged the fact by creating museums dedicated to their furry friends. These museums feature several dog-inspired exhibitions worth visiting. From the US and Japan to Switzerland, the world is dotted with some amazing museums devoted to dogs and are the perfect spots for canine-lovers.

Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard Martigny or St. Bernard Museum is located at the foot of the Swiss Alps. For those who don’t know, St. Bernard is the national dog Switzerland. The museum was founded in 2006 and narrates the history of the dog via kid-friendly displays of literature and art. The ground floor of the museum has kennels connected to an outdoor area where litters of St. Bernards can be seen roaming freely.

Located inside a former 19th century saloon, Museum of Dog (or M.O.D.) dog museum has an awesome collection of around 180 pieces of dog-inspired art. From drawings and paintings to sculptures and photographs, the museum has them all. The museum is home to some notable paintings by the famous William Wegman and sculptures by Mary Engel.

Foof is the first European museum dedicated to dogs. It also acts as a rescue shelter. The museum is named after the architect’s childhood dog, Foof and invited people to celebrate the beautiful relationship between dogs and humans via art. Visitors can also adopt dogs from the kennel onsite. The museum also features unique 120 dog collars which dates back to the ancient Roman era.

Dackelmuseum or Dachshund Museum features more than 4500 items celebrating dachshunds. The dog breed was first bred in Germany during the 17th century and as per founders of the museum Josef Küblbeck and Oliver Storz, the museum has the largest collection of wiener dog paraphernalia in the world.

This is the only museum dedicated to Japan’s famous dog breed, the Akita Inu. Situated in Odate, this informative museum is managed by the Akita Dog Preservation Society. The museum has exhibits outlining the important roles of these dogs in Japanese history. There is also the famous statue of the Akita named Hachiko, a dog renowned for his true love to his owner by showing up at a train station and awaiting for him to return even after his death.