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We see here the fun children can have with a dog in the middle of winter. This dog is harnessed to a modest sled, perhaps to take little ones for walks in the snow or to move various objects around. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was common to use dogs for transportation.
1915 - 1929

A faithful friend throughout history

This album features our four-legged best friend: the dog. Whether helping with everyday chores or chaperoning the children, dogs have been full members of Québec City families for generations. Come and see them for yourself, with all their good company and loyalty, in these photos dating back to the early 20th century. What memories do these images from a bygone era stir for you?

Children gather around a dog harnessed to a sled

Auteur inconnu We see here the fun children can have with a dog in the middle of winter. This dog is harnessed to a modest sled, perhaps to take little ones for walks in the snow or to move various objects around. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was common to use dogs for transportation.
Chronoscope Can you tell us what year this moment was captured? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Michel Bédard Fonds - Date: 1915