Simpson, F. (1903). The book of the cat. London, Paris, New York, Melbourne: Cassell and Company, Limited Illustration appearing within the fifteen pages of dog ads in Vanity Fair, December 1916 Vanity Fair, December 1916 Vanity Fair, December 1916 Vanity Fair, December 1916 Vanity Fair, December 1916 Vanity Fair, December 1916 Vanity Fair, December 1916 … Continue reading Happy Holidays
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Vintage White Dogs (and Cat)
For the season... Source: Pearce, T. (1889). The Dog: With Simple Directions for His Treatment, and Notices of the Best Dogs of the Day and Their Breeders Or Exhibitors. United Kingdom: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Company. Source for images of Nansen and Perlene: Animal life and the world of nature: a magazine of natural history throughout the world, Volume II, … Continue reading Vintage White Dogs (and Cat)
Weekend Jade
Summer 2024 We are meant to be here. We step from one piece of holy ground to the next under stars that ask, "Imagine, for one second, you could drop in on a past life. What would you like to find yourself doing there? What would charm you? Make you proud?" Ask yourself that. And … Continue reading Weekend Jade
Brunsdon’s Dogs
If you were the Prince of Wales's kennelman during the Victorian era, your name would be Brunsdon, of course. This would be your uniform, at least when the prince was around: This would be how you would pose in front of the kennels for a picture: Sick diss on the quality of the Prince's dogs … Continue reading Brunsdon’s Dogs
Emergency Vintage Kittens
"I once heard that on some of your planets people believe they are descended from apes." When you don't see a regular Monday morning post here, it's usually because WordPress's scheduler has failed (and I've failed to check that the post has published). But today I'm sick (nothing life threatening) and I'm at the point … Continue reading Emergency Vintage Kittens
Vintage Dogs: Smols
Source: Mills, W. (1895). The dog in health and in disease. New York: D. Appleton Two images from the book: Stables, G. (c. 1890s). Our friend the dog. New York, NY: Frederick A. Stokes Company A Skye terrier dressed up for a photo. Source: Townesend, Stephen. (1901). A thorough-bred mongrel; the tale of a dog, … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Smols
Vintage Dogs: Group Shots V
"Douglas" Source: James, G.B., Jr. (1894). The dog and how to breed, train and keep him. Boston, Massachusetts: Walnut Publishing Co Source: Biggle, J. (1900). Biggle pet book. Philadelphia: W. Atkinson Liver, white and tan field spaniels pictured in Country Life, October 19, 1901. Imagine walking this group of great Danes when: squirrel! From Country … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Group Shots V
Weekend Jade
Jade had a mast cell tumor removed from a front leg a couple weeks ago and is doing well. I however need a double leg transplant as the backs of mine have been pulverized by Jade repeatedly bashing them with her poky hat (which I'm hoping can be removed soon). https://videopress.com/v/MrVJLOrM?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Dogs of the Princess of Wales in 1897
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 … Continue reading Dogs of the Princess of Wales in 1897
Vintage Setters
Source for above images: Stables, G. (c. 1890s). Our friend the dog. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company Source for three images above: Mills, W. (1895). The dog in health and in disease. New York: D. Appleton Three illustrations by R. Ward Binks in the book: Chalmers, P. R. (1931). Gun-dogs. London: Eyre & Spottiswoode … Continue reading Vintage Setters
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