Tongdaeng (ทองแดง) originally was a stray dog, which was adopted by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej. She was presented to him on December 13th, 1998 (2541).
The Story tells us, that she was crying long time, until presented to the King, and then, whilst lying on the lap of the King slept well and in peace.
Whilst living in the Palace, Khun Tongdaeng is a docile pupil.
She understands the King's commands and has the ability of acting within the meaning of the order.
Therefore the King calls her a 'common dog who is uncommon'.
'She is humble and knows protocol' the King writes. 'She would always sit lower than the King - even when he pulls her up to embrace her, Tongdaeng would lower herself down to the floor, her ears in a respectful drooping position, as if she would say: 'I don't dare' ...