Dogs and Cats of Yesteryear
New Fashion for Milady’s Dog in 1964
Fall Dog Fashion (in 1964) from several dog fashion manufacturers. I love the hats! From the Fall 1964 edition of Pet Life Magazine ...
Rita Hayworth Buys a Cocker Spaniel
Famous actress Rita Hayworth purchases a cocker spaniel from Stockdale Kennels in Van Nuys, California ...
1961 Snazzy Snoods Ad
To keep your dog's ears out of their food. Time for a comeback of this product? From the December 1961 edition of Pet Shop Management ...
2005 Pedigree Bulldog Ad
Possibly the funniest dog ad I have ever seen! And perfect for our New Year's resolutions! © 2005 Mars Incorporated ...
Borden Cat Formula 1970 Ad
Funny ad! Just goes to show what type of ad you get when you are Borden and have a big ad agency on board! ...
A Country of Dogs
The British Isles are home to some of the world's most popular breeds, and there are certainly enough variations to appeal to everyone today, from the tall, rangy Irish wolfhound ...
The Origins of The American Kennel Club
Today it is difficult to believe that the gigantic machinery of registration and regulation that the AKC has become, was ever \what the name implied - a kennel club ...
Cats as Literary Muses
A number of famous authors have expressed a deep love for cats and have been inspired to write about the cats that they themselves kept. Samuel Longhorn Clemens (1835-1910), better ...
Golden Retriever at Cruft’s Dog Show
A 100-year-old image of a golden retriever and their handler at the famous Crufts Dog Show in England. Notice the show dog holding pens have advertising for Spratt's Dog Food ...
Dogette Nail Enamel
1960s era advertising postcard for Dogette Nail Enamel – “Available in 8 Luscious Colors” In the 1960s, dog groomers frequently painted the nails on dogs, like poodles ...
Cruft’s 1948 Dog Show
Cruft’s (in England) – the most famous dog show in the world. It was started in 1891 by an employee of Spratt’s Dog Food. Image from 1948 at the Grand ...
Mrs Campbell Mini Poodle Breeder
A 2-page spread from 1937 in the Dog World Annual Magazine of Mrs. Margaret Campbell Inglis Champion Toy Poodles ...
Lowe’s Kitty Litter
Lowe's invented the Kitty Litter concept and was not happy when competition came and started using "Kitty Litter" as the generic name of their product! ...
Red Heart Valentine Comic
"Big Red Heart Valentine Party!" Classic 1939 Sunday cartoon for Red Heart Dog Food ...
Spratt’s 1938 Ad
An advertisement for Spratt's Company from 1938. Notice how huge the factory is in the letterhead illustration. The company buildings are still in England today and repurposed as luxury condominiums! ...
Poodle Town Accessories Ad
Amazing jeweled dog collars from the 1970s when dog groomers would also paint the nails on your poodle! ...
Dogette and Cat-ette Products Ad
We have some of these wonderful 50 year old dog and cat products in the museum. But what I would give for one of the "Le Petit Bon Bon!" ...
Jet Dog Food Jingle
33 1/3 rpm record featuring a short jingle for Jet Dog Food. The record is from 1952 ...
Poodle-oo Maskara 1964 Ad
The first “mascara”(called Maskara) to cover eye stains in poodles. Check out the poodle nail polish as well! From Poodle-oo Company cir 1964. Published in the March 1964 edition of ...
1962 VitaCoat Ads
A famous British company that specialized in dog and "poodle" shampoos. Amazing assortment for 1962, but UK dog shows are world famous. Both ads are from the November 1962 edition ...
William Alford Lloyd, the Aquarist, and His Cat, Mim
William Alford Lloyd is one of the greats of 19th Century aquarists – in many ways possibly the greatest of them all. It feels a bit strange doing a piece ...
Pemco Dog Collar Cabinet – 1969
Many aquarium manufacturers looked to diversify their product line, but a dog collar cabinet??!! Never seen one ...
Dr. Topper’s Dog Cones
Dr. Topper’s Dog Cones is an interesting take on dog food in an ice cream-looking cone! 1940-50s ...
Certificate of Membership Cat Chasers Club
A Certificate of Membership for “Snootie” the dog in the Cat Chasers Club and flea-free fffraternity! 1937 ...
Persian Cats, Flapper Dress Ladies
Two nicely dressed women in “flapper” dresses with their purebred Persian cats. 1920s ...
Pets Go To Cocktail Party
NEW YORK CITY: — Several dogs, including a Marmoset and a raccoon, accompanied their owners to a cocktail party, given at Jack Dempsey’s restaurant, and sponsored by the Bide-A-Wee-Home for ...
1859 Memorial to Carlo the Dog – “Carlo is Dead”
A tender and poignant manuscript note about the life, death, and burial of Carlo the dog. Poor Carlo. Found in a collection of 19th-century letters, this unassuming item has left ...
Vermex Company of America Pet Insurance
Insurance Policy against dog fleas from the Vermex Company of America 1940-50s ...
Dogs-Today and Yesterday from All-Pets Magazine, December 1940
Modern dog owners have become more than mere possessors of pets – they have become dog lovers. During the last 20 years, this trend has become more and more pronounced, ...