Puppy dog tales

Dogs are have always been loyal companions, ready in the mornings with a lick and wag of the tail. Willing to be dressed up in silly clothes and to cheer you up when you are feeling blue. Back in the day this was no different.

Take a trip down memory lane with your trusty wagging best friend by your side ....

Dogs are always willing to please and be put on show:

Ref: 4-8918, Spaniel on a table, no date, Sit George Grey Special Collection

Ref: 7-A4024, a group of men with their Greyhounds outside the Avondale Hotel, c.1898, Sir George Grey Special Collections

Ref: 31-57955, Mrs Donald's Terrier, 1909, Sir George Grey Special Collections

Ref: 31-57036, the Watkins' Pug seated on a stool, 1909, Sir George Grey Special Collections

 

Are patient no matter what ..

Ref: 34-S679, Mrs Stevenson's dog in costume, 1957, Sir George Grey Special Collections

Keen to be with you all the time:

Ref: 4-8758, Mr and Mrs Hyde in a sulky with their dog, 1909, Sir George Grey Special Collections

Great companions for all ages:

Ref: 580-5181, boy with his Jack Russell Terrier, 1961, Sir George Grey Special Collections

Ref: 31-61371, Mr Raynes with his dog, 1910, Sir George Grey Special Collections

Ref: 31-62579, the Stone children with a Bulldog, 1910, Sir George Grey Special Collections

And puppies have always just been cute!

Ref: 4-8552, 'Pom' puppies, 1925, Sir George Grey Special Collections