It is more familiarly known as the 'Dog star', owing to its prominent position in its constellation, Canis Major (Big Dog).
The dogs look at various constellations and Strelka salutes Sirius in lieu of her father.
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the Dog Star, a common name for the star Sirius, reflecting its prominence in its constellation, Canis Major (Greater Dog)