Country Life Illustrated, April 10, 1897 Country Life Illustrated, April 17, 1897 The "flat back" mentioned in the description of Sapolio appears to be evident in the dog Save Monarch. At first I wondered if the pictures had been captioned incorrectly but as Sapolio is described as brindle and white, they do seem to be … Continue reading More Vintage Bulldogs
Month: January 2026
Vintage Show Dogs Who Would Not Be Able to Win Today
Whether it's due to grooming, length of coat, or basic structure, these fine dogs from the past would be hard pressed to replicate their wins today. Anon. (1897, May 22). Some notable dogs. Country Life Illustrated, pp. 544-546. Vanity Fair, January 1917 Vanity Fair, May 1917 Vanity Fair, October 1917 House Beautiful, August 1934 House … Continue reading Vintage Show Dogs Who Would Not Be Able to Win Today
Happy New Year
2026, you are on warning. Here are a few random vintage dogs because, what else am I gonna do with this holiday? Two fox terriers, each encountering a cat in Country Life Illustrated, March 13, 1897 Country Life Illustrated, April 17, 1897 I mean, there may have been a Sussex spaniel involved in the creation … Continue reading Happy New Year
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