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Captain Bob Douglas, sailor, teacher, and founder of the Black Dog Tavern and apparel company, has passed away. His impact on the Island will be felt for generations to come. And there’s an explosion ...
The logo for his tavern on Martha’s Vineyard transformed a black Labrador into an international emblem for summertime.
Chelsea Handler loves her 1-year-old black Chow Chow named Doug. The stand-up comedian has so much affection for Doug that ...
Robert "Bob" Douglas, founder of The Black Dog and captain of the Shenandoah, died just after midnight on April 23 at his ...
Captain Robert Douglas, the visionary behind the Shenandoah and founder of The Black Dog Tavern, has died at 93, leaving a lasting legacy on Martha's Vineyard.