In the text above, "this country" refers to England. Source: Birkdale. (1897, September 4). The Sedgemere kennels. Country Life Illustrated, pp. 240-242 Dreamwold Juanita, a bulldog imported from England to America Source: Watson, J. (1913, May). Dogs. Country Life in America, pp. 71-72. Imported from the kennel of Mr. Brough Source: Watson, J. (1913, May). … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Imports IV
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Vintage Dogs: Brace
Sweet expressions on this pair. Country Life Illustrated, May 1, 1897 Deerhounds Reid, C. (1897, May 8). Dogs and their dispositions. Country Life Illustrated, pp. 480-481. Gordon setters Birkdale. (1897, May 8). Mr. Chapman's kennel. Country Life Illustrated, pp. 488-490. Pointers Birkdale. (1897, May 8). Mr. Chapman's kennel. Country Life Illustrated, pp. 488-490. Anon. (1897, … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Brace
Vintage Dogs: Generations
Country Life Illustrated, May 1, 1897 Source: Biggle, J. (1900). Biggle pet book. Philadelphia: W. Atkinson Two images from: Caniculus. (1903, March 7). Mrs. Kilburn Scott's Samoyeds, Country Life, pp. 300-302 Mother and daughter in Animal life and the world of nature: a magazine of natural history throughout the world, Volume I, July 1902 - … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Generations
A Quick Jaunt from Vintage Collies to Current Cyclospora
The Rural New Yorker didn't devote regular or significant space to dogs in its weekly journal. The September 26, 1891 edition was an exception as its lead story was titled, "The collie dog: Man's most faithful friend" (images below). It included profiles of two collies bred by W. Atlee Burpee (1858 - 1915), best known … Continue reading A Quick Jaunt from Vintage Collies to Current Cyclospora
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