The world is dotted with some fantastic museums devoted to dogs and are the perfect spots for canine-lovers.
Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard Martigny, Switzerland
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 narrated the history of the dog via kid-friendly displays of literature and art.
Museum of Dog North Adams, Massachusetts
Museum of Dog (or M.O.D.) dog museum has an excellent collection of around 180 pieces of dog-inspired art. From drawings and paintings to sculptures and photographs, the museum has them all.
Foof, Mondragone, Italy
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.
Dackel Museum, Passau, Germany
Dackel Museum or Dachshund Museum features more than 4500 items celebrating dachshunds. The dog breed was first bred in Germany during the 17th century. As per the founders of the museum Josef Küblbeck and Oliver Storz, the museum has the most extensive collection of wiener dog paraphernalia in the world.
Akita Dog Museum, Japan
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 famous statue of the Akita named Hachiko, a dog renowned for his steadfast love for his owner by showing up at a train station and waiting for him to return even after his death.
