Oldest photograph of a dog.

[Gordoncourtney]

Married nearly 40 years. We have had dogs, Labradors, all that time. I remember each one of them and the memories can bring tears. Chloe is 12 years old and just starting to slow down a little. I am 76 and wonder what to do when she passes. Maybe a rescue.

Ha ha. Son David squashed his tiny pet white mouse in bed. The two of them went through college together , mouse in top pocket Every one of us cried all morning we missed him so much Strange world of feelings

 

[Snooterpup]

Great photo! This is not a photo, but an oil painting on paper dated Xmas ‘23 by my great uncle Calvin M. Kibler. Calvin gave this painting to my mother for her high school graduation present. Mom was born in 1921. The painting now has come down to me.

 

[manbat]

My guess is that even the biggest, strongest, most docile, dumb, wonderful dogs we've had that were not capable of harming a fly, envision themselves as fierce bear slayers when they dream.

 

[GREENSWLDE]

Not sure about Bear but the Grandma of the labs in my Avatar Came to the Kyle of Bute with me one year. She went as a dear little dog. Came back as a Little Deer Dog. Never went there without her after.. OLD DOG..

 

[Louisk]

I sure miss our old Lab/Dane mix, Meg. Maybe not much of a hunting dog, we went out after grouse a few times and all she found was a porcupine. She sure loved going shooting with me, however. She always got all happy and excited whenever I got out the rifle.

 

[swathdiver]

This is the oldest photo with a dog in our family that I'm aware of. This is my grandfather as a young man in the early 1930s with his dog on the hunt:

 

[B P Arn]

God has blessed you, and will again.

You've got that right, and He continues to do so.

 

[B P Arn]

My dog, Lily, and I ate at Culver's today.

I got a bacon cheeseburger, with the bacon on the side. Lily gets the bacon.

 

[earlwb]

My guess is that even the biggest, strongest, most docile, dumb, wonderful dogs we've had that were not capable of harming a fly, envision themselves as fierce bear slayers when they dream.

Speaking of dreaming, we thought our rescue dog was snoring at first. But we think she was really dreaming about things. Maybe begging for food, barking at other animals, etc. she would sometime twitch a lot which I think she was running in her dream. Maybe chasing something imagining being a eolf or great hunter or something.

 

[Mrg5]

Dogs have enriched my life beyond description. Those who are not dog people can never really understand the bond that develops between man and dog. Maya was my first hunting dog and during the 14 years she spent with me she remained by my side every second possible.

There is an anonymous quote I think of that many of us can identify with.



“It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.”

 

[Brokentaileddog]

My Lucy, her last night. Still cry years later.

You can really get attached can't you.Ive had a many one but one was the greatest and I lost him a few years back and like you I still shed a tear for him. He was my best friend and I loved him with all my heart..

 

[SOLANCO]

If I saw someone hurting a dog there likely would be teeth, hair and eyes everywhere.

 

[Eutycus]

That works two ways, if I saw a dog hurting any of my neices or nephews there'd be a "carcass" for animal control or the coroner (or both) to pick up.There are no stupid dogs but the same can't be said about some of their owners. Hard to imagine some people who let their pets wander the neighborhood where kids are at play.

 

[Pukka Bundook]

I like your quote, Mrg5

Reminds me of the prayer, "Lord, make me into the type of person my dog thinks I am".

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

I gonna get blended in with them all. Cast to the wind..on the hunt with them for Eternity.

 

[SOLANCO]

That works two ways, if I saw a dog hurting any of my neices or nephews there'd be a "carcass" for animal control or the coroner (or both) to pick up.There are no stupid dogs but the same can't be said about some of their owners. Hard to imagine some people who let their pets wander the neighborhood where kids are at play.

I take your point. You can not stand by while a problem dog harms the innocent. But I'd want a piece of the problem dog's owner. Problem dogs are the result of problem people.
It is rural here. Mostly farms and small developments. Very rarely do I see dogs penned up. And it is extremely rare to see a stray.

 

[Rod Man]

My Marcus, still stings to think about him.

Miss Him.

RM

 

[Mrg5]

I like your quote, Mrg5

Reminds me of the prayer, "Lord, make me into the type of person my dog thinks I am".

 

[Eutycus]

I take your point. You can not stand by while a problem dog harms the innocent. But I'd want a piece of the problem dog's owner. Problem dogs are the result of problem people.
It is rural here. Mostly farms and small developments. Very rarely do I see dogs penned up. And it is extremely rare to see a stray.

That's where alot the more aggressive dogs belong, rural and "out on the farm".They are not what you'd call community minded.

 

[Mrg5]

That also became the lyrics of a County Western song by the Bellamy Brothers some years ago .