Vintage Smols

The one on the right wants a hug.

Source: Plageman, R. B. (1899). House dogs, their care and treatment. New York: S. C. Hodge

At this point, Pekingese still looked like palace dogs.

Country Life, November 1, 1902

A bit about pomeranian size and color, including a reference to the large pomeranian:

A male pomeranian weighing less than five pounds.
Barnett, F. M. (1903, January 10). Toy pomeranians. Country Life, pp. 41-43

The difference between toy bulldogs and French bulldogs: explained?

Some interesting history on the development of the Norwich terrier.

Source: Megargee, E. (1954). The dog dictionary. [1st ed.]. Cleveland, Ohio: World Pub. Co.

Thank you for reading.

A full page ad at the back of the book:
Plageman, R. B. (1899). House dogs, their care and treatment. New York: S. C. Hodge

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  1. Pekingese WERE such lovely dogs.

    Every so often, from the bowels of the puppy mill industry, emerges a puppy who, after being purchased by unsuspecting and very susceptible people at a pet store, grows into a 30-pound dog.

    The toy bulldog lost the fight to the French bulldog, which used to be great breed, but now the battle is whether or not they should be able to breathe and walk at the same time.

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