Black Dog Military Antiques was named in honor of Rosie - the original black dog and the heart behind our brand. Rosie was a proud veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, serving 12 years at a busy SAR station on the Chesapeake Bay. Over the course of her career, she rose through the ranks to Chief Dog before preceding me into retirement and beginning her new civilian life in Pennsylvania.

Never one to sit still for long (except for naps, treats, and the occasional gardening break), Rosie quickly found her next calling. She became the official mascot of Black Dog Military Antiques, and her silhouette became our logo - a reminder of loyalty, service, and the joy she brought to everyone around her.

Rosie enjoyed nearly four years of well‑earned retirement before losing her fight with cancer in 2021. Her legacy lives on in the name of this company and in the spirit of everything we do.