4408.
The conversion of the dogs of Rome from Paganism to Christianity happened
precisely when you would guess, the date being 325 AD.
4409.
It was about that time the Constantine the Great ordered the toleration of the
Christian sect at the Council of Nicea. Up until that time, as you know, they
had been fed to the lions in the amphitheaters of the empire.
4410.
Constantine had a dog named Rufus, a very famous and influential dog, know to
everyone from the frequent statues of the emperor where his dog is always
depicted standing next to the Emperor leaning his head against his knee.
4411.
No attention should be paid to those who claim that there was no such dog named
Rufus, and that Rufus was only put into the sculptures because the Emperor’s
legs were skinny.
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