A selection of funny and amusing photos with dogs that will cheer you up (21 photos)

Throughout the 20th century and to this day, four-legged heroes remain the center of attention of photographers. Their devotion, charisma and funny antics inspire the creation of bright and touching shots.





A wagon for dogs. USA, 1941.



The dog train, organized in 1941 by members of the hunting dog club, was specially equipped for traveling with pets to field training. Such trips allowed owners to combine caring for their dogs with their professional training.

A soldier says goodbye to a service dog. Afghanistan, 1989.





Photographer: Vyacheslav Kiselev

Throughout the history of wars, dogs have played an important role in the armies of different countries. Their service in World War II was especially significant, when they became not just assistants, but real fighters who saved thousands of lives. Dogs served in various roles - from orderlies to scouts and sappers. And sometimes just to those who help to remain human in difficult conditions. Unfortunately, the history of this photo could not be found.

On the lake, 1984.



Photographer: John Drysdale

Space dog Strelka with her second litter, 1962.



Almost exactly 65 years ago, on August 19, 1960, humanity took a decisive step towards the stars. Two living creatures, dogs Belka and Strelka, spent more than a day in space, making 17 orbits around the Earth. And most importantly, they returned successfully, becoming the first living creatures to survive an orbital flight. Their origins were very humble - homeless mongrels found on the streets of Moscow. But they were the ones who had the honor of becoming heroes who proved that human spaceflight is possible. Belka and Strelka didn't just see the Earth from space - they opened the way there for all of us.

Physiologist Ada Kotovskaya prepares the dog Laika for a flight on the 2nd artificial satellite of the Earth. It took place on November 3, 1957.



Another furry cosmonaut, but she was much less fortunate. On November 3, 1957, the world held its breath as the Soviet Union launched the first living creature, a dog named Laika, into orbit. The flight was a sensation, but behind the triumph was a bitter truth that had been hidden for many years. As a result of the flight, Laika died from overheating, although it was officially said that she lived for several more days. It later turned out that no one had planned to return the dog to Earth. Laika will forever remain in history as the first person to see the Earth from the outside... and pay a price for it.

Queen Elizabeth II feeds her corgis in Balmoral, Scotland, 1976.



Elizabeth II was not just a queen - she was one of the most famous dog lovers in the world. And her favorites for more than 70 years were corgis - small, energetic and surprisingly smart dogs that became an integral part of her lifestyle and life. The queen's love for corgis began in childhood. In 1933, when she was 7 years old, her father, King George VI, bought a dog named Duke - this was the first dwarf corgi in the royal family. Little Princess Elizabeth was enchanted. In 1944, at the age of 18, she received her first corgi of her own - Sue. From that moment on, a story began that lasted almost her entire life. Over the decades, Elizabeth II has owned more than 30 corgis, all from the same bloodline, started with the dog Sue. Later, they were joined by a Duchess - a cross between a corgi and a dachshund, which the queen loved for its more gentle behavior. The dogs lived with her in residences - in Buckingham Palace, Windsor, Balmoral. They accompanied her on walks, were nearby during receptions and even appeared in documentaries. The Queen herself looked after the dogs: she fed them, walked them, knew each one by character. The corgis had personal care, a veterinarian and even their own chef, who prepared food according to special recipes. The dogs often appeared in public - in films, on postcards. They became part of the Queen's brand. In 2012, the corgis starred with Daniel Craig in a short film for the opening of the London Olympics - as Her Majesty's bodyguards. Towards the end of her life, the Queen decided not to have any more corgis so as not to leave them behind after her death. After her passing in 2022, the dogs were taken into the care of family members to continue to live in love and comfort.

A photo from the series "Dogs" by photographer Vladimir Bogdanov. The year and place of shooting are unknown.



Puppies drying on a rope, 1960s.



"Shura and Sharik" Kemerovo Region, 1984.



Photographer: Alexander Bobkin

A boy with a dog. USSR, 1957.



Photographer: Vasily Malyshev

Two Inuit (Eskimo) girls with puppies in their arms. Northern Canada, 1951.



Dogs for the Eskimos are not just a friend, but also transportation, an assistant in hunting and a savior in extreme conditions. For centuries, dogs were not just animals - they were the key to survival.

A blind man with his son and his guide dog, 1953.



A guide dog is not just a dog. It is the eyes of its owner, his confidence, freedom and connection with the world. This is a symbol of trust, discipline and selfless devotion, one of the most inspiring examples of cooperation between man and animal. The first schools for training guide dogs appeared in Germany during the First World War to help veterans who returned blind. Later, in the early 1930s, the first schools appeared in the USA. In 1934, the "Association of Guide Dogs" school began its work in Great Britain. In the USSR, such animals began to be trained only in 1960.

A boy with his St. Bernard at the Crufts dog show. London, 1950.



A boy helps his friend get a drink of water. Wisconsin, USA, 1940s.



Photographer: Harris W. Nowell

Sled dog and gramophone. Terra Nova Expedition, 1910-1913.



On a bench with a friend. Paris, 1989.



Photographer: Elliott Erwitt

A Great Dane holds the leash of his smaller companion as they wait by the side of the road during a dog training class run by dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse. UK, 1954.



Photographer: Maurice Ambler

Three Dalmatians and their happy owner after they won first prize at the 1929 London Dog Show in London.



Athens, Greece, 1979.



Photographer: Nikos Economopoulos

Dog show, 1915.