You think dogs will not be in heaven I tell you, they will be there long before any of us- Robert Louis Stevenson

This photo book is a lovely collection of dog pictures from the turn of the century to the 1950s, courtesy of Catherine Johnson, one of the formost collectors of amateur dog photos. Plus an Afterward by premiere dog photographer, William Wegman about the positioning of dog pictures and the special spark they bring to the lens.

The photos are adorable from dog tricks to family pictures and of course, some of the brave pups with their soldier owners on the fields. It’s a nice snapshot to the past and is filled with quotes about the importance, humor, and love shared between dogs and people.
Some of my favorites include:

If you think dogs can’t count, try putting three dog biscuts on your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them- Phil Pastoret

The more I know about men, the more I like dogs- Gloria Alfred

If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience- Woodrow Wilson

I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts- John Steinbeck

You do not own a dog: the dog owns you- Anonymous

Most dogs don’t think they are human; they know they are- Jane Swann

If you want the best seat in the house, move the dog- Anonymous

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole- Roger Caras