Let's be honest — loyalty is hard to find. But there's one love that's never let us down, never ghosted us, and has literally been showing up for thousands of years.
Yes, we're talking about dogs.
Once upon a time... There were wolves
Picture this: Ancient humans sitting around a fire, probably exhausted from, you know, surviving. And there, just beyond the glow, yellow eyes watching. Wolves.
But something shifted. Maybe it was the scraps tossed their way. Maybe it was mutual loneliness. Whatever it was, some of those wolves crept closer. Generation after generation, they softened, evolved, became... ours.
And yet? That wild spirit never fully left. Every time your dog circles three times before flopping dramatically onto the sofa, every time they bury a treat they'll definitely forget about — that's the wolf whispering through. You're not just living with a pet. You're living with an ancient story.
Dogs Weren't Just Pets — They Were Everything
The ancient Egyptians? Obsessed. Dogs were painted on tomb walls as guides to the afterlife. (Because if you're heading into eternity, obviously you want your best friend with you.)
In Greece and Rome, dogs weren't just working — they were icons. Philosophers had them. Warriors trusted them. They were status, protection, and devotion all rolled into one very good boy (or girl).
Basically, wherever humans went, dogs came too. Not as accessories. As family.
The Legends Who Made Us Ugly-Cry
You know what hits different? Mythology.
There's Argos — Odysseus' dog — who waited twenty years for his human to come home. TWENTY. YEARS. And when Odysseus finally returned, Argos wagged his tail one last time and... okay, we're tearing up just typing this.
Then there's Laelaps, the mythical hunting hound so legendary he was literally turned into a constellation. Because sometimes loyalty is so powerful, it becomes eternal.
These aren't just old stories. They're proof that the bond between humans and dogs has always been that deep.
Royalty Knew What Was Up
French queens? Surrounded by spaniels. English nobles? Posing with their hounds in oil paintings like it was Instagram before Instagram existed.
Having a dog wasn't just cute — it was a statement. Loyalty. Grace. Devotion. All the things you wanted the world to know you valued. (Also, those dogs were probably better dressed than most of us are now.)
Heroes Without Capes (But With Very Good Collars)
Beyond the palaces and myths, dogs have been out here doing the work. Carrying messages through war zones. Pulling injured soldiers to safety. Guiding the blind. Comforting the anxious.
They've never asked for medals. They've just... showed up. Because that's what they do.
And they still do. Service dogs today are carrying on a tradition that's thousands of years old — offering love, protection, and presence when it's needed most.
The Ultimate Truth
From fierce wolves prowling the wilderness to pampered pups sprawled across your bed (taking up way too much space), one thing has never changed: Dogs are loyal. Period.
It's in the way they follow you to the bathroom. The way they wait by the door like you've been gone for years when it's been 10 minutes. The way they just... know when you need them.
At Laelaps Paris, we get it. That's why everything we create — from collars to leashes to accessories — is built to honor that bond. Timeless. Elegant. Made to last as long as the love between you and your dog.
Because loyalty this good deserves accessories just as unforgettable.
✨ Loyalty, elegance, forever. It's not just their story. It's yours too.
