Some of us can think of no better companions than our pets, and photographic evidence shows that members of previous generations were like-minded.
Dog lovers out there may be interested to know that the Prints & Photographs Division collections feature many pictures of people and puppies spending time in each other’s company, such as these:



Among the interspecies snapshots in the collection, there may be none cuter than those showing small children interacting with adorable puppies. These photographs show children playing affectionately with some canine – and in one case feline – friends:



Of course, puppies grow up, and older pets are just as valued, as evidenced by this photo of a boy hugging his rather large dog:

Learn More:
- View additional puppy pictures in the Prints & Photographs Online Catalog.
- Read more Picture This blog posts that discuss pets.
- Enjoy these dog-themed Flickr albums, featuring canine subjects from Prints & Photographs Division collections:
Comments
About time you featured dogs and not just cats, much as we love Brunhilde! These are a delight – thanks!