A riot dog is a stray dog that accompanies street protesters. The term originated during the 2008 Greek riots when a number of stray dogs remained among the protesters even when violent rioting broke out.

Loukanikos (Greek: Λουκάνικος: "the sausage loukaniko"), initially named "Theodor", was a Greek riot dog that participated in almost every anti-austerity protest in Greece. He was commonly known for joining protests, barking at police, helping in street battles with the Greek police as well as participating in anarchist rallies and ...

2020年6月22日 · Here are several dogs from around the world who are more dedicated to dismantling our rotten human institutions than most human beings themselves: Kanellos the Riot Dog jumped to fame when photographers noticed that the same dog kept showing up in photos of the 2008 Greek riots, like a more badass and adorable version of Where's Waldo.

2020年8月23日 · Known as “riot dogs,” El Vaquita in Chile and Loukanikos in Greece are just a few examples of dogs who famously chose the side of the people in protests against police. Throughout global protest movements over the last 25 years, there are well-documented cases of stray dogs joining civilian protesters as they clash with militarized police ...

Riot Dog is a nickname given to both Kanellos ("Cinnamon" in Greek) and Loukaniko ("Sausage" in Greek), two stray dogs from Athens that became famous for their nearly ubiquitous presence during every major protest in Greece since 2008.

2023年4月20日 · One day amongst the protesters appeared — almost out of thin air — a dog who seemed to fight together with them! Whenever there was a riot, he was there, barking at the …

2019年8月26日 · Negro Matapacos ("Black Cop-Killer") was a famous stray dog from thestreets of Santiago who joined student protests across the city from 2010, and in particular during the 2011 movement for free education.

Meet Loukanikos, Athens' infamous riot dog, who allegedly sparked protests with his presence during 2008 riots. Read his story now.

The "Negro Matapacos" is just one of many famous riot dogs that have made headlines around the world. Riot dogs have been a part of protests and demonstrations for decades, with one of the earliest recorded instances being Kanellos, a stray dog from Greece who became a symbol of resistance in the early 2000s.

2025年2月13日 · The dogs’ participation in the protests exemplifies the close connection between social movements and everyday life. Their actions—whether barking at police, standing between protesters and authorities, or simply offering comfort—underscore the importance of community.