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.
29. Dogs in the news - four-legged friends hitting the headlines
Wicksteed at War 1940's family Justyn Keeble, with his partner Sharon Stickland, and her children Emily, nine and Thomas, 12 with their dog Amos 2012 Photo: Kit Mallin:Northants Telegraph
30. Kettering, Wicksteed Park, Dog Show. In the show ring veteran dogs waiting to be judged Sunday, 12 August 2007 :Dogs retro special four-legged friends who made the news:Dogs retro special four-legged friends who made the news
Kettering, Wicksteed Park, Dog Show. In the show ring veteran dogs waiting to be judged Sunday, 12 August 2007 :Dogs retro special four-legged friends who made the news:Dogs retro special four-legged friends who made the news Photo: Alison Bagley:Northants Telegraph
31. Dogs in the news - four-legged friends hitting the headlines
Crazy Hats Walk 2013 eleventh year of the fundraising walk at Wicksteed Park Ashleigh Butler and her dog Pudsey Photo: Alison Bagley
32. Dogs in the news - four-legged friends hitting the headlines
Spooky Stroll Wicksteed Park Kettering Vets4Pets charity dog walk 2012 Photo: Alison Bagley:Northants Telegraph