Border collie photo via Pexels Form vs. function in dogs has been a topic of discussion since dog shows first gained popularity in the late 19th century. There are extremes at both ends - those who care nothing about the utility of a dog and breed solely for attributes currently being rewarded in the show … Continue reading An Old Debate in Dogdom
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Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1890 – 1892
The Fanciers' Journal, January 18, 1890 The Fanciers' Journal, January 10, 1891 edition Comments by "Oakview" in The Fanciers' Journal March 28, 1891 Forest and Stream, July 16, 1891 A correspondent's visit to England, from The Fanciers' Journal, October 1, 1892 Same correspondent as above, additional remarks printed in the October 29, 1892 issue of … Continue reading Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1890 – 1892
Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1887 – 1889
Snipped from the kennel papers of the era, these brief mentions of what is now referred to as animal control give us a view to the origins and evolution of the practice. And while I in no way wish to defend the mass cruelty and killing inflicted upon stray dogs, I feel it's important to … Continue reading Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1887 – 1889
Some Statistics on Stray Dogs in 1888 U. S.
In 1888, the weekly journal Forest and Stream contacted city administrators in a great many states asking whether they had any regulations regarding dogs, how they handled loose dogs, whether they had a pound, who did the killing and what method was used for killing. I've included most of the responses below, save one from … Continue reading Some Statistics on Stray Dogs in 1888 U. S.
Late 19th Century Fox Terrier Gossip
Warning: Descriptions of animal harm in this post. Fox terrier image via Pexels Forest and Stream (1873 - 1930), the weekly publication devoted to hunting, fishing, conservation, dogs, etc., had an arch enemy: the American Kennel Club. In a nutshell, the two organizations had competing registries for purebred dogs and Forest and Stream objected to … Continue reading Late 19th Century Fox Terrier Gossip
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