Elvis Presley Pets

SHERLOCK - Say hello to Sherlock, the superstar hound dog! Yep, he's the furry face you see rocking out with Elvis on the legendary cover of Big Mama Thornton's hit "Hound Dog." That song? Oh, it's one of Elvis's mega-hits, and when you think of the King of Rock and Roll, this tune probably pops into your head. Talk about hitting the big time! Sherlock has seen it all, from dazzling lights to fans cheering.

MUFFIN - Elvis once had a giant fur buddy, and he called this majestic doggo Muffin! Now, we don't know all the juicy details about Muffin, but we do know one thing for sure – they had a super special bond.

BRUTUS & SNOOPY - Elvis had not one but two Great Danes – Brutus and Snoopy. And guess what? They were gifts from his wife, Priscilla. Now, Snoopy wasn't just any dog; he was the absolute favourite of their daughter, Lisa-Marie. And here's another cool fact - the other doggo, Brutus, was special, too. He starred in the 1968 film, 'Live a Little, Love a Little' with Elvis.

CHAMPAGNE & DUKE - Meet Elvis and his dynamic duo of poodles – Champagne and Duke. In 1958, while serving in the US Army stationed in Germany, Elvis welcomed Champagne into his life. This fluffy companion stuck with Elvis throughout his army days, making every adventure a bit more paw-some. Now, Duke, the second poodle, had a special story. Elvis didn't keep him for himself; he gave Duke as a gift to his mom. And the name Duke? Well, that's a nod to the legendary actor John Wayne.

GET LO - Meet Get Lo, the cool Chow Chow who belonged to Elvis. Get Lo became a bit of a star when Elvis decided to do something extra special. He got a whole Learjet to fly Get Lo for emergency kidney treatment, and after three months, they jetted back home. Sadly, he passed away a few months later. This story reminds us how pet parents can go to lengths for their cuddly friends.

EDMUND - Elvis had another adorable doggo in his squad, a Pomeranian named Edmund. When Elvis's aunt paid a visit to his place, she couldn't resist falling head over paws in love with Edmund. Now, you know how big-hearted Elvis is, right? Without a second thought, he happily gifted Edmund to his aunt, knowing that she would take care of him as he does.

BABA - Elvis had a named Baba, who also shared the spotlight with him in the 1966 film ""Paradise, Hawaiian Style."" But here's the fun part – Baba isn't the only four-legged furball to star in Elvis's movies! Many of Elvis's other pets also got their chance to shine alongside him on the big screen. It seems like Elvis loved having his furry friends as co-stars.

BOWTIE - Guess what? Besides his fluffy pals, Elvis also had some feathery friends – pet birds! One of them was a turkey bird named Bowtie. Now, we don't have all the juicy details about this birdie, but what we do know is that Bowtie had his own spot on Elvis's farm.

SCATTER - Meet Elvis's wild sidekick, Scatter, the chimpanzee who possibly gave Michael Jackson the idea for Bubbles. In 1961, Elvis welcomed Scatter into his circle, and this chimp was no ordinary primate. Sporting human clothes, sipping on whiskey, and starring alongside Elvis in films, Scatter knew how to steal the show. Now, Scatter wasn't just a party animal; he was a bit of a troublemaker too. He once stormed into Elvis's producer's office, causing chaos and leaving security to kindly guide him out.

WALLABIES -  Even the famous Elvis got some wild surprises in his fan mail! Not once but twice, he received the gift of two pet wallabies—first in 1957 and then again in 1962. Now, these little hoppers, being wild by nature, found themselves in a better home at the Memphis Zoo.

WENDELL - If you peek at Elvis's list of pets, you'll notice a bunch of dogs, and you might think, "Is he not a fan of cats?" Well, surprise, surprise! That's not the case at all. Believe it or not, the King himself had a furry feline friend named Wendell. He named the cat after Wendell Corey, his co-star in the movie Loving You (1957). So, despite all the dogs in the spotlight, Elvis had a soft spot for a cool cat too!

Elvis Presley

American Singer/Actor

Date of birth: January 8, 1935

Capricorn

# Elvis Presley, often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll," was an iconic American singer and actor.

# He rose to fame in the 1950s with his energetic performances and distinct blend of rock, country, and blues, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry and popular culture.

# Elvis' first guitar cost $12.95 which he received at the age of 11. Though he had initially wanted a rifle, his mother convinced him to choose a musical instrument instead.

# The iconic hairstyle known as the "Elvis Presley pompadour" was inspired by his love for Captain Marvel Jr., a comic book character.

# Did you know? He recorded over 600 songs in his lifetime but never wrote any of them.

# His famous hip-shaking dance moves were once considered so scandalous that TV producers instructed cameramen not to film him below the waist.

# He was known for his generosity and often gave away cars and jewellery to friends and strangers alike.

# The King's famous hairstyle was inspired by a comic book character, Captain Marvel Jr.

# The iconic white jumpsuits Elvis wore in his later years were not just fashion statements; they were designed to make him visible to the audience in large concert venues.

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