Ulk (dog)
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.jpg) Ulk in Arturo Alessandri's official photograph | |
| Species | Canis familiaris |
|---|---|
| Breed | Great Dane |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | September 16, 1932 |
| Died | September 6, 1942 |
| Owner | Arturo Alessandri |
Ulk (1932–1942) was a Great Dane owned by Chilean President Arturo Alessandri during his second presidency.[1] Eventually Ulk became the symbol of his government, appearing in numerous photographs of the time.[2][3] Ulk is remembered in various anecdotes about the government of Alessandri. Allegedly, Ulk once stepped in while a diplomat was offering his credentials to the president and rose on two legs and licked the diplomat's face.[3]