Undeniably, the most famous dog in history is Toto, aka Terry. This little Cairn Terrier wasn’t just any pup—she was Hollywood's four-legged diva, scooped up by trainer Carl Spitz after being abandoned as a puppy. With Spitz's guidance, she became a canine sensation, sharing the screen with stars like Judy Garland.

In "The Wizard of Oz," Terry earned a whopping $125 a week—more than some of the human actors! Imagine that: while Dorothy was off battling witches, Toto was banking more than the Cowardly Lion, probably thinking, “I’m the real star here!”

Without Toto, none of Dorothy’s adventures would have unfolded. It was his heroic act of biting the nasty Miss Gulch that led to their epic journey. If it weren’t for that pesky dog, Dorothy would have been safe and sound in her storm shelter, and we’d all be deprived of singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

Toto didn’t just lead Dorothy to Oz; he also exposed the Wizard as a fraud. Thanks to him, we learned that even the biggest illusions can’t compete with a little doggie intuition. So, here’s to Toto—the pup who stole our hearts and saved the day, one bark at a time!