13 vintage photos of man's best friend
Happy National Dog Day!
1890: A woman and her dog pose for a portrait. (Getty Images)
1895: Dinner is served! (Getty Images)
1908: A pup vies with a young crocodile for its owner's attention. (Getty Images)
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1917: The American medical staff's baseball team mascot, resplendent in a custom uniform. (Getty Images)
1925: A dapper dog tries to get past a security guard at the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios. (Getty Images)
1926: Ralph Miller spars with 10-month-old "Battling Von," a member of the Melford Kennels AC of Los Angeles. (Getty Images)
1926: Mr. Barnard, a member of the London Aero Club, checks his canine co-pilot's goggles. (Getty Images)
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1932: A four-legged nanny produces a milk bottle in an effort to stem a flood of tears from its charge. (Getty Images)
1934: Wally Kilminster and his pal enjoy a bubble bath in the dressing rooms at Wembley Stadium. (Getty Images)
1935: Evelyn Luff entices her entourage of St. Bernard dogs at Abbots Pass kennels in England. (Getty Images)
1954: A cyclist in Holland checks on her travel companion. (Getty Images)
1955: Owner and dog settle in for a cut and blow-dry at a salon. (Getty Images)
1962: Charles Tumbridge rides his scooter through the streets of London, with dog Susie in the sidecar. (Getty Images)
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