The below article appeared in Forest and Stream, May 2, 1889. I thought it interesting to read the perspective on the history of dogs in war prior to the world wars. Dogs have indeed been trained to work with militaries around the globe since this article was written, including the present day. Dogs are also … Continue reading Dogs in War
Month: February 2022
Dog Stories Three, Vol. II
Another installment of short and sweet dog tales clipped from the kennel papers near the turn of the century. The Fanciers' Journal, September 3, 1892 The Fanciers' Journal, September 3, 1892 The Fanciers' Journal, October 1892
Rough-coated Beagles, Redux
Unsatisfied with my original post on the now extinct wirehaired variety of beagles, I offer this new and hopefully improved version with numerous snippets from the literature of the era in which the variety existed. Rough-coated beagles photo and text written by G. S. Lowe from The New Book of the Dog, Vol. I by … Continue reading Rough-coated Beagles, Redux
Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1890 – 1892
The Fanciers' Journal, January 18, 1890 The Fanciers' Journal, January 10, 1891 edition Comments by "Oakview" in The Fanciers' Journal March 28, 1891 Forest and Stream, July 16, 1891 A correspondent's visit to England, from The Fanciers' Journal, October 1, 1892 Same correspondent as above, additional remarks printed in the October 29, 1892 issue of … Continue reading Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1890 – 1892
Weekend Beagles
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Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1887 – 1889
Snipped from the kennel papers of the era, these brief mentions of what is now referred to as animal control give us a view to the origins and evolution of the practice. And while I in no way wish to defend the mass cruelty and killing inflicted upon stray dogs, I feel it's important to … Continue reading Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1887 – 1889
The Westminster Kennel Club’s History: 1877 – 1889
In the Before Time, many people were accustomed to viewing the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on TV at this time of year. It's been moved to June (and to a different location) this year due to the pandemic but here's a bit of history on the club, as printed in The Fanciers' Journal, February … Continue reading The Westminster Kennel Club’s History: 1877 – 1889
Dog Stories Three
Snipped from The Fanciers' Journal, May 28, 1892 From The Fanciers' Journal, July 9, 1892 From The Fanciers' Journal, November 9, 1889
Some Late 19th Century Show Dogs and a Little about Each
Field spaniel from Forest and Stream, June 20, 1888, woodcut by Harry Tallman Pug from The Fanciers' Journal, August 24, 1889 Irish setter from The Fanciers' Journal, September 21, 1889 Collie from The Fanciers' Journal, October 5, 1889 Bull terrier from The Fanciers' Journal, June 11, 1892, woodcut by Harry Tallman Irish terrier from The … Continue reading Some Late 19th Century Show Dogs and a Little about Each
Some Statistics on Stray Dogs in 1888 U. S.
In 1888, the weekly journal Forest and Stream contacted city administrators in a great many states asking whether they had any regulations regarding dogs, how they handled loose dogs, whether they had a pound, who did the killing and what method was used for killing. I've included most of the responses below, save one from … Continue reading Some Statistics on Stray Dogs in 1888 U. S.