Plenty of pooches have made it into the Eastern Daily Press through the years and here we take a look back at some of our favourites. 

From police dogs to dancing pooches, we have pulled 17 photos from our archives as we take a trip down memory lane. 

Susy, a cross-bred labrador, was adopted by kind-hearted crewman Raymond Clarke of Martham in May 1972Susy, a cross-bred labrador, was adopted by kind-hearted crewman Raymond Clarke of Martham in May 1972 (Image: Newsquest Library)

This pup was papped at the Diss Dog Training Club's Christmas party in December 1987This pup was papped at the Diss Dog Training Club's Christmas party in December 1987 (Image: Archant Library)

Lots of the group donned festive costumes for the occasionLots of the group donned festive costumes for the occasion (Image: Archant Library)

Like this one, who dressed up as a child waiting for Santa to fill up his stockingLike this one, who dressed up as a child waiting for Santa to fill up his stocking (Image: Archant Library)

PC Carl Eves was photographed while training his police dog in Norwich in 1996PC Carl Eves was photographed with his police dog, Caesar, in Norwich in 1996 (Image: Archant Library)

He brought his dog, Caesar, along for a photoshoot to appeal for more police dogs in the forceThe pair posed for a photoshoot to appeal for more police dogs in the force (Image: Archant Library)

This pup was up for sale at the Fakenham Market in June 1971This pup was up for sale at the Fakenham Market in June 1971 (Image: Archant Library)

This pooch was one of the stars of the Lads Club dog show in 1969While this pooch was one of the stars of the Lads Club dog show in 1969 (Image: Archant Library)

Crowds of dog lovers flocked for the eventCrowds of dog lovers flocked to the event (Image: Archant Library)

Susan Knights - a line dancing dog trainer from Hethersett - was pictured with her four-year-old Irish Wolf Hound named Brodie in 2000Susan Knights - a line dancing dog trainer from Hethersett - was pictured with her four-year-old Irish Wolf Hound named Brodie in 2000 (Image: Archant Library)

Trainer Mike Wales was photographed exercising some of his dogs at Boundary Park Stadium in 1962Trainer Mike Wales was photographed exercising some of his dogs at Boundary Park Stadium in 1962 (Image: Archant Library)

Alan Hines and his dog George aboard the 1914 Ruston Proctor at the Strumpshaw Steam Rally in May 1993Alan Hines and his dog George aboard the 1914 Ruston Proctor at the Strumpshaw Steam Rally in May 1993 (Image: Archant Library)

Sampson the Security Dog posed beside a suitcase of £15,000 in cash which was going to the Lazar House LibrarySampson the security dog posed beside a suitcase of £15,000 in cash which was going to the Lazar House Library (Image: Steve Adams)

Dogs have always been a big part of the Royal Norfolk Show and plenty of pets make the paper each yearDogs have always been a big part of the Royal Norfolk Show and plenty of pets make the paper each year (Image: Archant Library)

In 2009, a Norfolk Dog Day was held at Swanton Morley in aid of Help For HeroesIn 2009, Norfolk Dog Day was launched at Swanton Morley in aid of Help For Heroes (Image: Sonya Duncan)

This Norfolk terrier travelled to the event in styleThis Norfolk terrier travelled to the event in style (Image: Antony Kelly)

Dog groomer Debbie Felton was pictured giving Ruby the poodle a trim in 1989Dog groomer Debbie Felton was pictured giving Ruby the poodle a trim in 1989 (Image: Archant Library)