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Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 3:15PM 
Everything about what we see here points to a safe assumption that dad taught Fido the tricks and he isn't taking "A Boy & His Dog" photograph – if so, Junior's face would not be bisected by a table leg – this is "My Dog Does Tricks!"
The fact that the dog will sit holding a can in his mouth has been enhanced by evidence that he will hold a can in his mouth while sitting on a chair on an upturned table on a wagon! Impressive. The humor in this shot is the enjoyment we derive from the tomfoolery our beloved companion pets will do for our entertainment. Most of us are guilty to some degree; even if we don't teach them tricks we are convinced our dogs and cats are incredibly talented and we somehow share in the credit – whether we do or not, our enjoyment is innocent enough, part and parcel of why we keep pets that contribute nothing but companionship. I have and always will (my wee parrotlet talks, laughs, and mimics my wife and me, and seems to know he is a clown)!
The dog is a wire-haired terrier of some sort, a highly intelligent and companionable breed. The wagon is a puzzle; ordinarily the small wheels go in front, yet the tongue appears to be reversed underneath the body and above the rear axle (perhaps it is broken).
This the first post of the growing Timebinder collection of glass negatives, dated 1898.
Reader Comments (2)
LOL Awesome, nice find!!!
Paul
I was fortunate to get it, all things considered!