Dogs are ‘man’s best friend’ and this week we’re looking back at pooches that have hit the headlines over the years.
From family pets to working animals dogs, four-legged friends provide companionship and fun to owners.
Some of the dogs featured today have been heroic, helping raise the alarm in times of danger by waking households in times of peril.
Others work as guide dogs, becoming the eyes for people with visual impairment.
13. Dogs in the news - four-legged friends hitting the headlines
Ashleigh Butler and her dog Pudsey given the freedom of Wellingborough in honour of Pudsey the Dog The Movie being released in cinemas. with Mayor of Wellingborough Cllr Jim Bass July 2014 Photo: Alison Bagley
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Kettering family helped by Red Cross when their house burned down a week before Christmas 2008. Mum Karen Hull with daughter Sarah Hull and dog Watson who rescued Sarah from the house. September 2010 Photo: Alison.Bagley:Northants Telegraph
15. Dogs in the news - four-legged friends hitting the headlines
Vintage Rally: Cranford: Kettering Vintage Rally and Steam Fayre, Phil Weston from Clipston with his dogs l-r Molly and Freddie September 2012 Photo: Alison Bagley
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Andy Green and his dog Alfie are walking from John O'Groats to Land's End in 66 days April 2010 Photo: Alison.Bagley:Northants Telegraph