The ways in which our canine companions have been shown in photography has changed over the years from the dog as a hunting aid and family friend of the mid-nineteenth century through the humorous images by Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Elliott Erwitt and William Wegman. The darker side of pets was not examined until the last twenty years and Keith Carter, Giacomo Brunelli and Tony Mendoza all show a more edgy side rather than the overly simplistic loyal and sentimental. For those who want to understand how dogs see humans read the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London (published 1908) - Full text.
 
To add to this series I‘m interested in:

• Historically significant dogs
• Nineteenth century champions and shows
• Dogs involved in heroic acts
• Working dogs of all types
• Unusual dog portraits of all periods
• Dogs in bizarre attire
• Dog funerals and remembrances

If you have examples that might be appropriate so we can improve this online exhibition please let me know.