1991 - Top dog Britt was awarded challenge certificates at shows in Manchester and Malvern.
For this week’s edition of The Aberdonian, we collected 14 photos of Aberdeen pooches from across the years.
From athletic sled huskies and proud award-winning dogs to sweet puppies found at Mrs Murray’s Cat and Dog Home, this gallery is guaranteed to melt your heart.
Do any of these dogs remind you of your pup?
1972 – Best dog at Aberdeen dog show, Scottish terrier Aberscot Gillsie Bon Accord.
1980 – Mickey Ramsay, Drumoak, with her Great Dane.
1981 – Pauline Hunt and Zahra at an RNIB collection box based on the character of Sooty.
1983 – May Adamson with her springer spaniel at the Aberdeen Canine Training Society’s open show.
1984 – North-east dog lovers and pets all set to leave on the long bus journey to Crufts in London.
1985 – A puppy with imploring eyes at Mrs Murray’s Home for Stray Dogs and Cats in Seaton, Aberdeen.
1988 – Caithness husky competitor Martin Bundy gives Zara, Mikki and Oz a practice run.
1989 – Competing in the New Deer Show is Mairi Milne, 11, from New Pitsligo with her golden retrievers.
1990 – Cheryl Evans, 6, wrapped up well to keep the cold out, with her spaniel Cassley Pandora.
1992 – A dog at Mrs Murray’s cat and dog sanctuary looking for a friend.
1992 – Don Rosewell on a sponsored walk for an animal refuge with his seven dogs heading for John O’Groats.
1995 – Julie Cockrill, the kennel maid at Mrs Murray’s Cat and Dog Home in Aberdeen takes care of the stray dogs.
1995 – Caroline Patmore of the 22nd Aberdeen Brownie pack makes friends with guide dog Norman.
