[1] Probably named in reference to its relative geographic isolation; relative to its paucity of being featured in media, unlike similar islands, it is only occasionally appendaged as "Stray Dog West Island".
Stray Dog West was discovered during a 2007 expedition led by Dennis Schmitt.
[3] In 2007, Denmark sent an icebreaker to the surrounding area in order to find data to attempt an extension of its maritime territory.
Russia disagreed with Denmark's proposal and claimed that the ridge underneath the ocean came from Russia, making the Stray Dog West and other disputed islands Russian territory.
It is also disputed over whether Stray Dog West counts as an island, as it is submerged at high tide.