Retro Pet Trends

What novelty 'pet,' consisting of a smooth stone in a cardboard box with air holes, became a massive fad in 1975?

Which German Shepherd became one of the most famous dogs in the world as a silent film star in the 1920s?

What breed of dog did President Richard Nixon famously mention in his 1952 'Checkers speech'?

Which Collie became America's most beloved TV dog, starring in a show that ran from 1954 to 1973?

What small aquatic creatures, sold as 'instant pets' through comic book ads starting in 1962, were actually brine shrimp?

Which president had a famous pair of beagles named Him and Her at the White House?

What type of small, low-maintenance pet in a bowl became a popular first pet for children in the 1950s and 1960s?

Which cat food brand used the famous advertising slogan 'Meow Meow Meow Meow' in its catchy jingle starting in the 1970s?

What famous TV horse, known for being able to 'talk,' starred in a sitcom from 1961 to 1966?

What brand of dog food featured Chuck Wagon ads in the 1970s and 1980s showing a tiny chuck wagon racing through the kitchen?

Which small green reptile was commonly sold as a pet in dime stores during the 1950s and 1960s before being restricted due to salmonella concerns?

What electronic egg-shaped virtual pet from Japan became a worldwide craze in 1996-1997?

Which dog, the mascot of RCA Victor, was famous for sitting and listening to a gramophone in the company's logo?

What was the name of the Russian dog that became the first animal to orbit the Earth in 1957?

Which Morris the Cat served as the finicky spokes-cat for what cat food brand starting in 1969?