One of the two is named Méra and the other Baby. I have no idea which is which, but I do know that this photo of a girl and dog was taken in Bélesta, France.

UPDATE: I found a second photo, and it is verified that the dog is named Méra. Not really important, but I figured I’d share.

Sources: First and Bottom (1897) by Eugène Trutat – Bibilotheque Nationale De France, public domain.