15 Photos Of What It Was Like To Have A Dog In The 1970s

Carly Tennes Published 12/31/2024 in wow

Though the rise of smartphones may have made it easier to take selfies, videos, and snaps of our pups wearing decorative, seasonal hats they secretly hate, photographing our beloved pets is no new phenomenon. Just take a look at these '70s dog owners who posed for now-iconic photos with their four-legged friends.

From road trips to days at the lake, and even a few famous faces, here are 15 photos of what it was like to have a dog in the 1970s.

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1. Family Photos
“My dad at 3 years old with his dog in 1977. I think it's the coolest photo of him as a kid.”

Courtesy of Zane31415 on Reddit
2. Road Trip Buddies
“My Pop upon reaching the Pacific Coast in Oregon with his dog Charlie. 1977.”

Courtesy of jimdavid15 on Reddit
3. Blue Ribbon Pup
“Me with my dog, Star in 1977.”

Courtesy of an unknown Redditor
4. Cute Co-Captain
“Canoe Racers with dog [1979].”

Courtesy of an Unknown Redditor
5. Wolf n’ Pop
“My grandfather and his pet timber wolf 1970’s.”

Courtesy of afterbirth-stirfry
6. Dapper Dog
“My grandpa and his dog (Hong Kong, c. 1970).”

Courtesy of macabea on Reddit
7. Barking Bad
“A 14-year-old Bryan Cranston with his dog, 1970.”

Courtesy of zadraaa on Reddit
8. Lassie’s Pal
“My dog carrying my mother's purse from the corner store - 1970.”

Courtesy of joelincoln on Reddit
9. Summer Pup
“My sister, our family car, our family dog - Summer 1970.”

Courtesy of Wahoocity on Reddit
10. Whole Lotta Puppy Love
“Robert Plant and his dog Strider, 1970.”

Courtesy of PopularTone9149 on Reddit
11. Cop Pup
“Philadelphia Police Dog, 1972.”

Courtesy of Temple University Libraries
12. The Shaggy Dog
“My Uncle and his big massive dog 1970s.”

Courtesy of Octochamp on Reddit
13. Three’s Company  
“This couple (and their three dogs) in Boulder, Colorado, in 1973.”

Courtesy of letintin on Reddit
14. Thank God I’m A Country Dog
“My Dad sitting on the porch with his dog, 1970s.”

Courtesy of jefusan on Reddit
15. Dog and Dad
“My dad and his dog, circa 1975.” Courtesy of dancole42 on Reddit

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1. Family Photos
Courtesy of Zane31415 on Reddit

“My dad at 3 years old with his dog in 1977. I think it's the coolest photo of him as a kid.”
2. Road Trip Buddies
Courtesy of jimdavid15 on Reddit

“My Pop upon reaching the Pacific Coast in Oregon with his dog Charlie. 1977.”
3. Blue Ribbon Pup
Courtesy of an unknown Redditor

“Me with my dog, Star in 1977.”
4. Cute Co-Captain
Courtesy of an Unknown Redditor

“Canoe Racers with dog [1979].”
5. Wolf n’ Pop
Courtesy of afterbirth-stirfry

“My grandfather and his pet timber wolf 1970’s.”
6. Dapper Dog
Courtesy of macabea on Reddit

“My grandpa and his dog (Hong Kong, c. 1970).”
7. Barking Bad
Courtesy of zadraaa on Reddit

“A 14-year-old Bryan Cranston with his dog, 1970.”
8. Lassie’s Pal
Courtesy of joelincoln on Reddit

“My dog carrying my mother's purse from the corner store - 1970.”
9. Summer Pup
Courtesy of Wahoocity on Reddit

“My sister, our family car, our family dog - Summer 1970.”
10. Whole Lotta Puppy Love
Courtesy of PopularTone9149 on Reddit

“Robert Plant and his dog Strider, 1970.”
11. Cop Pup
Courtesy of Temple University Libraries

“Philadelphia Police Dog, 1972.”
12. The Shaggy Dog
Courtesy of Octochamp on Reddit

“My Uncle and his big massive dog 1970s.”
13. Three’s Company  
Courtesy of letintin on Reddit

“This couple (and their three dogs) in Boulder, Colorado, in 1973.”
14. Thank God I’m A Country Dog
Courtesy of jefusan on Reddit

“My Dad sitting on the porch with his dog, 1970s.”
15. Dog and Dad
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“My dad and his dog, circa 1975.” Courtesy of dancole42 on Reddit