This dog looks somewhat like my dog Coop, but Coop would never get caught in a top hat. It isn’t that he dislikes them, he just has a small head, and it draws attention to it.

Source: “Dog in top hat” (1894) Bonque & Kindermann photography – Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

The puppy was ready to fight right out of the womb! Nipping ankles is his life’s calling, who can argue with fate.

Source: “Dog nipping…” (1925) by Noel Minchin – National Library of Australia, public domain.

Sergeant Stubby was a stray dog who became a highly decorated war hero during World War I. Stubby saved his regiment from mustard gas attacks, comforted the wounded, and even captured a German soldier. How did he capture a solider?!

After the war, he understandably became a dog celebrity. He met presidents, lead parades, and even gave halftime shows! This is the dog other dog moms compare their puppies too.

He lived a normal life in his later years, dieing peacefully in his sleep. His legacy is so big! I’m talking movies, statues, being featured on this cool site called Oddical.com – and more.

I love you, Sergeant Stubby.

Sources: “The American army dog..” (1923) by Unknown – Nationaal Archief, public domain. “Sergeant Stubby..” (1921) by Unknown – Wikimedia Comons, public domain.

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.

Laika in Russian means “Barker” – which is an incredible dog breed name. Barkers are usually considered Nordic sled dogs – but as this photo shows, they can also be sleepy waterside pups.

Source: “Studies on Lindozero” (1915) by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky – Library of Congress, public domain.

Sitting on a table, this polite dog waits patiently as his photo is taken. That pup had no idea that over 100 years later, he would be admired by future dog lovers!

“Dog sitting on the table” (1889) W.G. Kuijer & Sons. Rijksmuseum, public domain.

Rusty was a Corgi puppy who was admired enough to get his own photo done. It is impressive that the photographer managed to get a dog to calmly sit on a table, let alone a puppy!

Source: “Rusty the Corgi” (1950) by Lindsay G. Cumming – State Library Victoria, CC BY 2.0.

I hope this baby and puppy grew up together!

Source: “Portrait of unknown..” (1900) by Hermanus Jodocus Weesing – Rijksmuseum, public domain.

I count 10 pups. My favorite is the one right in the middle.

Source: “Dog Exhibition…” (1926) by Rol Agency – National Library of France, public domain.