Talero: Patagonia dog’s 23-day vigil by his owner’s side

Talero, a Patagonian ranch dog, stayed by his deceased owner Bernardo Quirós for 23 freezing days after a car breakdown, fending off foxes and scavengers and even hunting small prey to survive. His steadfast guarding helped draw attention to the site, leading rescuers to the body; the story is often cited in discussions of canine loyalty and the limits of what dogs can understand about death.