Fidèle (dog)
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Fidèle (Fidel in English) (May 2003–January 2016)[1] was a famous dog and tourist attraction in Bruges, Belgium. The Yellow Labrador Retriever lived at the Côté Canal bed and breakfast with his owner, Caroline Van Langeraet. He could usually be seen lounging half-asleep on a windowsill facing the Groenerei canal;[2] Langeraet says that it was his favorite spot for years, in all seasons.[3] Tour boats on the canal often paused specifically to allow the passengers to take Fidèle's picture.[4] According to Langeraet, American tourists sent the dog fan mail and parcels with toys.[3]
In media, Fidèle appeared in a television advertisement for Godiva Chocolatier.[5] He also appeared briefly in the beginning of the movie In Bruges.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ ktb, mab (February 1, 2016), "Beroemdste hond van het land is overleden", Het Nieuwsblad (in Dutch)
- ^ Bjorgen, David (February 15, 2014), "Bruges' Most Famous Citizen", Zigzag Around the World
- ^ a b BHT (June 23, 2014), "Hele wereld is dol op Brugse labrador", Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch), archived from the original on November 19, 2015
- ^ Theuns, Koen (June 21, 2014), "Brugse labrador is ster tot in Hollywood", De Standaard (in Dutch)
- ^ "Gallery & Movie", Côté Canal - Huyze Hertberge
- ^ Adhav, Lauren. "Remembering Fidel: The Celebrity Labrador of Bruges". Town& Country. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
Further reading
[edit]- Buckley, Julia (August 26, 2011), "Bruges' Most Famous Son is a Bit Furrier Than You'd Expect", Jaunted.com, archived from the original on September 14, 2015
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - Kiwidutch (November 1, 2013), "We Meet Fidel, Bruges Most Famous Resident … But He Barely Gives Us A Glance.", Local Heart, Global Soul
- Andrews, Amanda (September 14, 2012), "Photo Friday #32 – Windows", A Crafty Traveler