Mans Best Friend Collection

Great Dane & Chihuahua, the largest and smallest breeds at Crufts 10th February 1968 - which saw a record entry of 7, 017 dogs, the biggest dog show in the world, now being held at Olympia

Statue of Maida, reported to be Sir Walter Scotts Favourite Dog. (sepia photo)
746717 Statue of Maida, reported to be Sir Walter Scotts Favourite Dog. (sepia photo) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shih Tzu dog looking up adoringly
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Shih Tzu dog among fluffy beds

Shih Tzu dog licking its lips

Mixed breed boxer dog looking at the camera against a black background, Studio Shot
Portrait of a mixed breed boxer dog looking at the camera against a black background; Studio Shot

Keith richards arrives at Coventry Theatre carrying a young King Charles Spaniel under his arm. He will be on stage along with other members of ther Rolling Stones band tonight. 6th March 1971

Young girl and her Bull Terrier c. 1915 (b/w photo)
1126604 Young girl and her Bull Terrier c.1915 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Two Irish Wolfhounds rest on the grounds of Ashford Castle, a luxury hotel in Cong, Ireland
Two Irish Wolfhounds rest on the grounds of Ashford Castle, a 13th century castle turned into a 5 star luxury hotel located in Cong, Ireland; Cong, County Mayo, Ireland

E was an Englishman, likewise his mate (colour litho)
3643183 E was an Englishman, likewise his mate (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E was an Englishman, likewise his mate)

A man saved from criminals by his dogs (colour litho)
2782229 A man saved from criminals by his dogs (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man saved from criminals by his dogs. Sauve Par Ses Chiens)

Portrait of Charles Lee, Rector of Wootton, full length, with a dog, in Wootton Park
CH451401 Portrait of Charles Lee, Rector of Wootton, full length, with a dog, in Wootton Park, Oxfordshire, 1861 (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by English School

Group of German soldiers with a dog, 1914-18 (photo)
DGC387493 Group of German soldiers with a dog, 1914-18 (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Mother and Son Crying Before the Bust of a Dead Soldier
CHT177410 Mother and Son Crying Before the Bust of a Dead Soldier, early 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Dog, 1880s-90s. Creator: Unknown
Dog, 1880s-90s

Man Seated at Table with Dog, 1840s. Creator: Unknown
Man Seated at Table with Dog, 1840s

Dog wearing a Santa Claus hat for a Christmas portrait

The Dog, c1900. Artist: Helena J. Maguire
The Dog, c1900. From Babys Animal Picture Book by Aunt Louisa. [Frederick Warne & Co. London & New York, c1900]

Child with dalmations. Three year old Jennifer Gulding of Cambridge makes sure these
Three year old Jennifer Gulding of Cambridge makes sure these two prize Dalmation pups don t change their spots, as she holds them tight at the British Dalmation Club Championship Show at Seymour

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Portrait of a young lurcher puppy

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A 10 month old Boerboel dog sitting in long grass

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Golden Retriever sitting in field of buttercups

Historic image in black and white of a boy and his Chihuahua dog sitting high up on a wall overlooking the city of San Francisco; San Francisco, California, United States of America

Historic image in sepia of a young girl and her dog in a pram

Historic image in sepia of a woman riding in a cart with milk jugs, and a boy and man standing by; Antwerp, Antwerp Province, Belgium

Historic image in sepia tone of women wearing shawls standing together and a dog lying on the ground with them. One woman appears to be reprimanding another

Charles V, 1500 - 1558. Ruler of both the Spanish Empire as Charles I from 1516 and the Holy Roman Empire from 1519. From Historia de los Crimenes del Despotismo, published 1870

Portrait of a black labrador retriever on a black background
Portrait of a black labrador retriever sticking out its tongue on a black background

Portrait of a Chihuahua against a black background

Dog leaping down a garden path
Blond cockapoo dog leaps mid-air down a garden path; Ravensworth, Richmonshire, England

Jack Russell Terrier puppy playing on a meadow; Bavaria, Germany

Portrait of a parti poodle against a wall papered background; Studio Shot
Close-up portrait of a parti poodle against a wall papered background; Studio Shot

Portrait of a beagle against a black background
Portrait of a beagle in a studio against a black background

Portrait of a mixed breed dog against a black background

Portrait of a Goldendoodle dog with wildflowers in the background; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Dog wearing coat in a snowfall
Dog wearing a coat sits on a snow-covered trail along the waters edge looking out to the waves of the River Tyne; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Golden retriever dog wearing santa hat in studio on white background, smiling at camera
Golden retriever dog, wearing santa hat in studio on white background, smiling at camera

Dog portrait on white background
Dog posing for portraits on a white background; Studio

Border collie puppy running in a meadow
Border collie puppy running in meadow. Cumbria

Oil painting of Bullmastif Rottweiler

Dog Running In The Snow; Cremona, Alberta, Canada

A Cockapoo Running Up A Path With Ominous Storm Clouds And Rainfall In The Background; South Shields, Tyne And Wear, England

A Cute Yorkie Dog Sniffing A Little Baby Bunny Rabbit Nestled In The Grass; Kentucky, United States Of America

Dog Sleeping On A Red Bench; Punta Arenas, Magallanes, Chile

A Flock Of Birds Fly Over The Beach And Ocean As The Sun Sets At Siltcoos Beach; Florence, Oregon, United States Of America

Portrait Of A Dog Standing On A Wet Path In Autumn; Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland

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"Mans Best Friend: Celebrating the Unbreakable Bond" The Great Dane and Chihuahua steal the show at Crufts on 10th February, proving that size doesn't matter when it comes to friendship. A sepia photo captures the timeless loyalty of Maida, Sir Walter Scott's favorite dog, forever immortalized in a statue. In a black and white photo from 1915, a young girl shares an unbreakable bond with her Bull Terrier, showcasing the enduring love between humans and their four-legged companions. Against a striking black background in a studio shot, a mixed breed boxer dog looks straight into the camera lens - reminding us of the unwavering trust we find in our furry friends. "E was an Englishman, " they say; likewise his mate - for dogs know no boundaries when it comes to friendship and devotion (colour litho). Through vibrant colors in a color litho print, witness how man is saved from criminals by his loyal canine companions - heroes come in all shapes and sizes. In Wootton Park, Rector Charles Lee stands tall alongside his faithful companion - proving that even leaders find solace and joy in their furry confidants. Amidst war-torn times during World War I (1914-18), German soldiers find comfort amidst chaos as they share moments with their beloved dog - highlighting how animals bring humanity even amid conflict (photo). Step back into history with this captivating black-and-white photograph from c1901 where innocence meets pure companionship as we see a nude boy sharing tender moments with his trusted canine friend. Another glimpse into history reveals an enchanting cyanotype capturing the beauty of childhood innocence intertwined with unconditional love between boy and dog (cyanotype).