It Wasn’t Broke, but They Fixed It Anyway

~ YesBiscuit

Why can’t these dogs win at a dog show today?

Ch. Heworth Rascal in the book:
Compton, H. (1904). The twentieth century dog, sporting. London: Grant Richards.
Below: text from the same book.
Source: Smith, A. C. (1909). Everyman’s book of the dog. London: Hodder and Stoughton
Thankfully Mr. Lane, who wrote the above for the October 2, 1909 issue of The Country-Side, is not alive to see how Bedlingtons are groomed for show today, as it would likely send him to the grave a second time.

4 thoughts on “It Wasn’t Broke, but They Fixed It Anyway”

  1. Could add the German Shepherd to this. It once had straight legs and back. Now it doesn’t, instead it has that stupid Rin-Tin-Tin on a mountain top look. The back slopes, and the tail often drags on the floor.

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    1. Possibly? I honestly haven’t decided if I’m going to do a vintage beagle book next or a vintage all breed book (I’ve got a solid start on both). But thank you for your support Brie!

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