Blondi
Blondi (1934 – April 29, 1945) was the name of Adolf Hitler's German Shepherd Dog. She was given to him as a gift by Martin Bormann in 1941. Blondi stayed with Hitler even after his move to the Führerbunker during the fall of Berlin, and in April 1945 had a litter of five puppies through Gerdy Troost's German Shepherd "Harass". Hitler named one of the puppies "Wolf" (his favorite nickname and the meaning of Hitler's first name, "Adolf".)[1] During the Fall of Berlin, before Hitler committed suicide, he ordered his physician Dr. Stumpfegger to test his cyanide pills on Blondi to ensure they worked in order to prevent any harm to her by the invading Soviets. Soviets later found the bodies of Blondi and one puppy. It is unknown what happened to the remaining four. Hitler's Secretary Traudl Junge claims that Eva Braun hated Blondi and sometimes kicked her.
By all accounts, Hitler was quite fond of Blondi, keeping her at his side and allowing her to sleep in his bedroom in the bunker. He had been given a German Shepherd previously in 1921 during his years of poverty but was forced to lodge the dog elsewhere; the dog escaped and returned to him. Hitler, who naturally adored loyalty and obedience, developed a great liking for the breed.[2]
Pop culture
- Blondi is also referenced in Walter Moers' song "Ich hock' in meinem Bonker". In the videoclip of this song, Hitler even bathes with Blondi.
- Blondi is mentioned in Peter Greenaway's novel Gold (1992).
External links
References
- Blondi and Litter of Puppies
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Three of the five German Shepard puppies from Blondi's litter
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All Five German Shepard puppies from Blondi's litter.
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Hitler petting his dog, Blondi
