During the period from which these images are taken, the breed name was usually spelled with an e on the end. Image from: Leighton, R. (1907). The new book of the dog. London, England: Cassell An image used to represent the breed in the book: Shaw, V.K. (1913). The encyclopaedia of the kennel. London, England: … Continue reading Vintage Samoyeds
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Vintage Dog Images I Just Like IV
Between "Bill" and "Spike", obviously I had to include this one. From Dogdom, July 1909 The posing kitten doesn't even get a mention! From Dogdom, July 1909 Good dog picture. Dogdom, July 1909 Adorable right down to the harness bells. From Dogdom, December 1909 Just a cute little dog. From Dogdom, January 1910 Sweet expression. … Continue reading Vintage Dog Images I Just Like IV
Ostrich Farming Article, 1906
This is random, I know, but... it's a holiday? I came across this article on ostrich farming in a National Geographic from 1906. A few highlights: Genetic bottleneck alert. Rather a leap from five days to five months! Narrator: Ostriches can not live without water. They do not live 100 years. Ok but how are … Continue reading Ostrich Farming Article, 1906
A Lick of History
While King Edward VII's (1841-1910) best known dog was Caesar, a wirehaired fox terrier who walked in the king's funeral procession, he had others including Luska R: Source: Huntington, H. W. (1901). The show dog: being a book devoted to describing the cardinal virtues and objectionable features of all breeds of dogs from the show ring … Continue reading A Lick of History
Vintage Dogs: Smols IV
Dogdom, April 1909 Dogdom, August 1909 Dogdom, October 1909 Cover of Dogdom magazine, July 1913 Don't tempt me to do a "Chihuahuas on Tables with Flowers" post because I absolutely will.Dogdom, July 1913 Dogdom, July 1913 A "Maltese poodle" in Dogdom, October 1913 Dogdom, October 1913 Dogdom, December 1913 Dogdom, January 1914 Dogdom, January 1914 … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Smols IV
Vintage Puppies XI
Citation: Live stock society of America. (1895). Official catalogue of the first annual stock and farm show. New York, New York: F. M. Crossett Dogdom, March 1909 Dogdom, January 1910 Five week old St. Bernard puppies with dam and child in The Dog Fancier, July 1913 Dogdom, August 1909 Bull terrier puppy in Dogdom, October … Continue reading Vintage Puppies XI
Vintage Dogs on Auction
In both England and the U. S. around the turn of the century, dogs were often auctioned. While we favor the terms "rehoming" and "adoption fee" today, the practice of selling dogs to the highest bidder was commonplace at the time. Dogs are still auctioned in the U. S., usually supplied by commercial breeders and … Continue reading Vintage Dogs on Auction
More Dog Breeds Then and Now
In this series, we’re looking at images of dogs considered good specimens of their breeds around the turn of the century in comparison with the modern era. There will be noticeable modifications to some of the breed names between the old and the new. And while it is beyond the scope of this series, it’s … Continue reading More Dog Breeds Then and Now
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High Drama at the 1909 Tacoma Kennel Club Show
The entry below recording a dog show held in Tacoma, Washington in the spring of 1909 may look mundane but let me tell you, the show was lit. Skinner, F.J. (Ed.). (1910). Breeders' and exhibitors' of dogs guidebook and directory (2nd annual volume). New York, NY: The Bulletin Company The Tacoma Kennel Club brought in … Continue reading High Drama at the 1909 Tacoma Kennel Club Show
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