Legend surrounds Gelert was a mighty hunting dog who belonged to Llewellyn the Great, Prince of Gwynedd. This tragic tale is said to unfold in the 12th century. Gelert was a hunting hound, one of the greatest and he was given to Llewellyn the Great by King John, in gratitude for being an ally. Gelert and the Prince became best friends and he was soon trusted with the most important task, that of guarding Llewellyn the Great's infant son.
One day tragedy struck. The king found his little son's bedchamber overturned with his cradle empty and standing nearby with blood on his muzzle was Gelert. The king took out his sword and killed the dog right there. He then heard the cries of his baby son. He found him under his cradle, unharmed. Not far away was a dead wolf.
Gelert had killed the wolf and saved the little boy.
The king was so overcome with remorse, he gave Gelert, a hero's funeral in the town of Beddgelert which means Grave of Gelert in Welsh. It stands as a memorial to canine faithfulness and to the dangers of jumping to conclusions.
One day tragedy struck. The king found his little son's bedchamber overturned with his cradle empty and standing nearby with blood on his muzzle was Gelert. The king took out his sword and killed the dog right there. He then heard the cries of his baby son. He found him under his cradle, unharmed. Not far away was a dead wolf.
Gelert had killed the wolf and saved the little boy.
The king was so overcome with remorse, he gave Gelert, a hero's funeral in the town of Beddgelert which means Grave of Gelert in Welsh. It stands as a memorial to canine faithfulness and to the dangers of jumping to conclusions.
Legend surrounds Gelert was a mighty hunting dog who belonged to Llewellyn the Great, Prince of Gwynedd. This tragic tale is said to unfold in the 12th century. Gelert was a hunting hound, one of the greatest and he was given to Llewellyn the Great by King John, in gratitude for being an ally. Gelert and the Prince became best friends and he was soon trusted with the most important task, that of guarding Llewellyn the Great's infant son.
One day tragedy struck. The king found his little son's bedchamber overturned with his cradle empty and standing nearby with blood on his muzzle was Gelert. The king took out his sword and killed the dog right there. He then heard the cries of his baby son. He found him under his cradle, unharmed. Not far away was a dead wolf.
Gelert had killed the wolf and saved the little boy.
The king was so overcome with remorse, he gave Gelert, a hero's funeral in the town of Beddgelert which means Grave of Gelert in Welsh. It stands as a memorial to canine faithfulness and to the dangers of jumping to conclusions.
One day tragedy struck. The king found his little son's bedchamber overturned with his cradle empty and standing nearby with blood on his muzzle was Gelert. The king took out his sword and killed the dog right there. He then heard the cries of his baby son. He found him under his cradle, unharmed. Not far away was a dead wolf.
Gelert had killed the wolf and saved the little boy.
The king was so overcome with remorse, he gave Gelert, a hero's funeral in the town of Beddgelert which means Grave of Gelert in Welsh. It stands as a memorial to canine faithfulness and to the dangers of jumping to conclusions.
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