Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for supposedly spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself on 14 January 1872

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

Please don’t rub his nose

Greyfriars Kirkyard

Bobby’s Headstone

Breed: Skye Terrier
Born: c. 1855 or 1856
Died: 14 January 1872 (aged 16)
Resting place: Greyfriars Kirkyard
Owner: John Gray