Dogs of the Princess of Wales in 1897

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The following photos and text are from an article titled “H. R. H. The Princess of Wales’s pet dogs” by Gambier Bolton, published in the January 8, 1897 issue of Country Life Illustrated. Alexandra of Denmark was Princess of Wales from 1863 to 1901, holding that title longer than anyone in history. Her dogs were regularly sent to bench shows, as some of the commentary reflects.

The Princess with her borzoi, Alix (photo by Thomas Fall)
H. R. H. in the middle (photo by Thomas Fall)
Zero, a rather poorly put together basset (photo by Gambier Bolton)
“…will make a name for himself on the show bench” assuming they fail to inherit their sire’s club foot, excessive skin folds and dip in the topline.
(photo by Gambier Bolton)
(photo by Gambier Bolton)
(photo by Gambier Bolton)
(photo by Thomas Fall)
(photo by Thomas Fall)

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