Some dogs will happily jump into a muddy pond, then act like a warm bath is the worst thing that ever happened to them. From vintage washtub snapshots to soggy pups glaring from the tub, these 30 photos show dogs who made their feelings about bath time very clear.
A Shower Nobody Asked For
In this 1950 photo by Mark Kauffman, a groomer in a white cap aims a shower hose at a fluffy dog sitting in a wooden tub. The dog keeps its head down and stays very still, looking like it has accepted its fate.
Showing Some Teeth
Soaked and furious, this little gray dog bares its crooked teeth at the camera from the grooming tub. It's safe to say the bath was not going well.
A Mopey Dog and a Young Elizabeth Taylor
A 17-year-old Elizabeth Taylor scrubs a soapy spaniel in a metal washtub in this vintage photo. She's all smiles, while the dripping dog looks like it would rather be anywhere else.
Plotting an Escape
Both front paws of this bulldog are on the edge of the tub, and it is clearly planning a way out. The side-eye aimed at the camera says it can see what's coming next.
A Worried Boston Terrier
A Boston terrier gets washed in a small tub in this photo from the 1950s. With wide eyes and a nervous look, the little dog doesn't seem to trust the hands holding it one bit.
Holding a Grudge in a Towel
Wrapped in a brown towel like a hooded cloak, this golden dog sits on the bathroom floor with a look of deep disapproval. The bath may be over, yet the grudge lives on.
A Little Helper With a Brush
In this black-and-white photo, a curly-haired toddler scrubs a patient spaniel sitting in a metal tub. The dog stares off into the distance, putting up with it and clearly not enjoying a second of it.
Bug-Eyed and Betrayed
With soaked fur clinging to its face and big round eyes, this small dog looks up from the tub as if it can't believe what just happened. Its tiny underbite only adds to the drama.
A Bubble Bath for Two
Wally Kilminster sank into a tub full of foam with his dog in this vintage photo. Only their heads poke out of the bubbles, and the dog looks far less relaxed about the whole thing.
A Hairdo Nobody Wanted
Sitting in the tub, this little white dog has its wet fur twisted into a tall spike on top of its head. The grumpy face underneath says it did not agree to this hairstyle.
A Dachshund Waiting It Out
In this sepia photo, a little dachshund sits in a tub with a towel hanging over the edge, looking up with sad, pleading eyes. It seems to be hoping someone will end bath time early.
Stuck in the Kitchen Sink
Only this pup's head pokes out of a sink full of suds, and the big, worried eyes say it all. It doesn't look ready to forgive anyone for this anytime soon.
Dripping and Done
Standing in a jetted tub, this soaked little terrier stares into the camera while its wet ears droop on both sides. Every inch of it seems to be begging for the rinse to end.
A Hat Made of Suds
Someone gave this dachshund a tall hat made of soap bubbles, and it is not amused. It stands in the tub with dripping ears and a face full of regret.
A Bath Time Hug From 1911
This photo from 1911 shows a young girl hugging a Jack Russell terrier in a metal washtub. She looks calm, while the dog pressed against her cheek looks like it's waiting for its moment to run.
The Spaniel Who Gave Up
Dripping from its long ears to its paws, this spaniel stands in the bathtub with a look of pure misery. The fighting is over, yet the sulking has only begun.
Wide-Eyed in the Tub
Fresh from a soaking, this little Pomeranian sits in the tub with wet fur sticking straight up from its head and a wide-eyed stare. It looks like it is still trying to figure out what just happened.
Big Eyes Over the Tub
Propping its paws on the edge of the tub, this wet chihuahua stares at the camera with huge, pleading eyes. It seems to be asking how much longer this is going to take.
A Dressed-Up Bath From 1914
Photographer Harry Whittier Frees was famous for his staged photos of animals in costume. In this 1914 picture called "The Bath," a puppy in a dress scrubs another puppy in a little tub, and the one getting washed looks thoroughly fed up.
The Cold Shoulder
Sitting in a metal washtub full of water, this tan dog turns its head away and lifts its nose in the air. It's the perfect picture of a dog refusing to acknowledge what's happening.
So Very Cooperative
With the shower spraying beside it, this pit bull sits in the middle of the tub and looks up with a pitiful, droopy face. Its owner joked that the dog was being "so cooperative."
Not a Fan of the Sink
Sitting in a dark sink, with water splashing around it, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel looks up with sad, wide eyes. Those eyes are working hard to win a quick exit.
The Wild Wet Hairdo
After a dunk in the tub, this little dog's fur sticks out in every direction like a lion's mane. Its unblinking stare makes it clear that nobody should laugh.
A Very Pouty Puppy
Held up for a quick rinse, this soaked white puppy squints at the camera with a pouty expression. Its tiny ears are dripping, and so is its patience.
Climbing the Walls
Doing its best to get out of the tub, this little white dog stands on its back legs with its front paws up near the faucet. The hand reaching in from the side suggests the escape didn't last long.
Soaked and Worried
Soaking wet with its legs spread wide, this little dog stares up from the tub with a worried look. It seems to be bracing itself for the next round of rinsing.
Peeking Over the Edge
This wet little dog peers over the side of the tub with its paws on the rim and its ears sticking out sideways. It's clearly hoping someone will come to the rescue.
Moody Before the Bath
Resting its chin on the edge of the tub, this yellow Lab looks up with heavy, sad eyes. Its owner called it a moody dog before bath time, and that face says it all.
The Grumpiest Face in the Tub
Standing in the tub, soaking wet, this pup wears a scowl that says everything. The furrowed brow and droopy jowls make it clear the pup is counting the seconds until the bath is over.
Mika Is Very Disappointed
Mika the husky stands in the grooming tub, soaked from head to toe, staring straight at the camera with a look of pure betrayal. As the owner wrote, bath time isn't for everyone.
