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The Legendary Athens Riot Dog

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Sun, 06/19/2011 - 12:16am
You can find the latest story and a very recent video at BBC News. BLUF: "One committed protester was at the front line when Greek police fired teargas at protesters outside parliament on Wednesday." Here are some older YouTube postings:

... every protest / riot since 2008.

Loukanikos, the riot dog.

None can tame him. None can leash him. None can call him. None can heel him. None can stop him.

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ZoeBentley

Mon, 06/27/2022 - 12:17pm

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  THE LEGENDARY ATHENS RIOT DOG is Holistic Supplements For Dog for dogs health is an ancient Greek dog who was pursued by the Olympic Games and became a legend. The namesake of this dog was Evoras, an Ancient Greek hound who belonged to the hero Odysseus’s faithful friend and guide Argus, King of the Nemean Lion. After losing Evoras at the Trojan War, Argus kept this dog around as he traveled through Greece in search of his lost friend.

Damien (not verified)

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 7:22am

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He's wearing a collar. Kinda makes you think he might have an owner...

brett (not verified)

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 6:55am

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So awesome!

Amy (not verified)

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 5:04am

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@JustMax, just for clarification, the comments about American police officers shooting dogs are sardonic (in response to an unearthing of numerous recent incidents in the States where officers shoot dogs before finding out if they're at the correct address).

Georg (not verified)

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 3:29am

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Lucky bastard. My mutt was gunned down by cops during a raid on my house last year. They apologized and said it was the wrong house while I held ol Rascappo in my hands, riddled with bullets in a pool of blood. Did I mention I live in NYC?

JustMax (not verified)

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 3:29am

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The fact that anyone is proud that cops would shoot dogs here in the US is baffling.

Dody (not verified)

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 3:15am

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Thank God he was born in Greece, where he wouldn't be killed for protesting.

jenson (not verified)

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 10:02am

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It's just a stray having a good time and got used to these street protests where it can get some good food without having to beg!
As far the police they stand out with all the heavy gear and would make any dog uneasy and bark at them.
But yeah, the dog is bold and not to miss, the police are very tolerant too.