Cleveland, Ohio: Smoky: World War II Hero Dog

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Rocky River Reservation

Address:: Valley Parkway, Cleveland, OH
Directions:: On the Rocky River Reservation, which is on the west side of the city. From US Hwy 20/Wooster Rd turn east onto Rockcliff Drive just south of I-90. Drive on Rockcliff until it ends, then turn right onto Valley Parkway. The monument will be on the right, just past the parking spaces and baseball fields, where the trees begin.
RA Rates:: Worth a Detour

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Smoky statue.

Bronze little dog sits in a full-size GI helmet atop a granite base. Smoky, the "Yorkie Doodle Dandy," was found in a foxhole and became "the most famous dog of World War II" for her exploits.

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Canine Heroes.

Smoky - World War II Hero Dog Monument

One of the best sculptures of a dog! The site includes a "Canine Heroes" marker.

[Cindy Boyles, 08/30/2016]

Smoky, WWII hero dog in a helmet.

Goofy World War II Hero Dog Monument

It's really easy to find. Just don't go at night, there are no lights by it at all. Or bring a flash light like we did.

[Jillian, 04/04/2010]

Smoky, the "Yorkie Doodle Dandy," was found in a foxhole and became "the most famous dog of World War II" for his exploits. His statue depicts him sitting in a soldier's helmet.