Though they've always been man's best friend, owning a dog back in the 1970s wasn't that different from today. Enter the beach-roaming, spot-sporting pups that served as faithful pals to our parents and grandparents.
From park days to road trips, here are 22 photos of what life looked like for dogs in the 1970s.
1
Lost Keys, Found Dog
“My uncle, trying to find his car keys (1970s).”
2
You’re A Good Dog, Charlie Brown
“My Grandfather, Col. Alexander at his accidentally Wes Anderson retirement in 1970. (L:R--Charlie Brown the dog, Grandma Buzzy, Uncle Patrick, my Dad and Mom).”
3
Dad’s Best Friend
“My Dad and our Dog Bailey, 1970's, Dad would be 81 Today.”
4
Dad and Dog
“My dad and his dog Simba in the late 1970s.”
5
Take A Walk
“Camberley Kate, 1970. Ran a 1 woman dog rescue service. She’s 70 here.”
6
He’s A Star
“Me with my dog, Star in 1977.”
7
Pup Portraits
“My Uncle, his Wife and dogs sometime in the ‘70s.”
8
Dog Days
“My sister, our family car, our family dog - Summer 1970.”
9
Porch Days
“My Dad sitting on the porch with his dog, 1970s.”
10
Beach Baby
“Here is Ike who has found another stick. Living at the beach meant that a leather collar would not last long. He didn't need a leash. He was so friendly he would walk up to any dog to say hello. 1970s.”
11
Silky Snuggles
“My dad and his dog Silky, 1970.”
12
Bottoms Up
“My godfather and me, in blue. 1970s.”
13
Doggie Jammies
“My aunt in 1970. And a dog in pajamas, apparently.”
14
Like Mother Like Dog-gter
“My mother and her childhood dog, in the summer of 1970.”
15
Dapper Dog
“My grandpa and his dog (Hong Kong, c. 1970).”
16
Sweet Sativa
“My dad and some of his 101st Airborne buddies. 1970 Viet Nam. With their dog Sativa.”
17
Biker Gang
”My Grandpa Ernest in the 70’s, with bike and dog.”
18
Go, Dog. Go!
“My dog carrying my mother's purse from the corner store - 1970.”
19
Best in Show
“My mom and her show dog, Blue. Colorado Springs Kennel Club. June 11, 1978.”
20
Not a Cat Nap
“Me, my grandpa, and the dog settling in for a nap [California, 1974].”
21
See Spot Drive
“A woman and a dog spotted in Los Angeles, 1970.”
22
Some Pig
“My mom and her fat dog that people mistook for a pig circa 1970.”
