Country Life, December 19, 1903 Country Life, December 19, 1903 I did not know, prior to reading the article "Shelties at home" by M. A. C. H. (Country Life, January 30, 1904), that Shetland ponies had been used to work the coal mines of England and Scotland around the turn of the century. Excerpts: Two … Continue reading Vintage Animal Photos
Category: animal history
Vintage Foxhounds
I love to look at and read about vintage foxhounds so much I could probably start another blog just for that. But until that happens (it won't), I'll be indulging myself here, hopefully to your delight, possibly to your indifference or even to your despair. Six images from: Anon. (1903, December 12). The Heythrop hounds. … Continue reading Vintage Foxhounds
Vintage Article on “Rabies Rackets”
Vinton P. Breese (1879 - 1940) was a dog show judge, writer, editor and artist in New Jersey. In the April 1939 issue of Country Life & the Sportsman, he penned this anti-vaccine/pro-killing diatribe regarding a proposed rabies bill. I post it in its entirety not just out of historical interest but to note the … Continue reading Vintage Article on “Rabies Rackets”
Vintage Dogs: Giants
Starting with a bit about the deerhound around the turn of the century in England and Miss Doxford's kennel, and continuing with other giant breeds, I hope you enjoy this post. Source: Smith, A. C. (1920, October 30). The deerhound of yesterday and to-day. Country Life, pp. 576-578 Source: Animal life and the world of … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Giants
Vintage Dogs and People
A Frenchie and a Boston pictured in the book: Plageman, R. B. (1899). House dogs, their care and treatment. New York: S. C. Hodge Country Life, August 2, 1902 Country Life, October 11, 1902 The cover of Country Life, December 20, 1902 Blanketed greyhounds being led to the slips during the 1903 Waterloo Cup. From … Continue reading Vintage Dogs and People
More Vintage Wild Animals as Pets
A tame zorilla with a dog. Source: Animal life and the world of nature: a magazine of natural history throughout the world, Volume I, July 1902 - June 1903 Source: Animal life and the world of nature: a magazine of natural history throughout the world, Volume I, July 1902 - June 1903 Country Life, April … Continue reading More Vintage Wild Animals as Pets
Happy Father’s Day
Dads of the world, it's your day on Sunday. May you receive the novelty mug of your dreams or at least find something worth rolling in. English setter Lohmann (Sir John Scott X Queen of Rosebery), who never ran in a field trial but was a bench winner, behind one of his daughters. Source: Teasdale-Buckell, … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
Vintage Dogs: More Open Bitches
In 1887, classes for cocker spaniels at shows were divided by weight (over and under 28 pounds). Scales were handy to keep everyone honest as it might be tempting to sneak a big dog into the class for small dogs since he would have the advantage of size. At the Providence, Rhode Island show in … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: More Open Bitches
Vintage Dogs with Jobs
Taken from an article about elk hunting in Norway, these dogs are described as curly-tailed Norske collies. Country Life, February 21, 1903 Terriers at work, pictured in Country Life, April 25, 1903 Source: Teasdale-Buckell, G. T. (1903, May 9). The spring field trials. Country Life, pp. 613-615 Two photos of hounds on an otter hunt … Continue reading Vintage Dogs with Jobs
Vintage Dogs: Newcastle Kennels
James L. Little, Newcastle Kennels, was a prominent breeder and exhibitor around the turn of the century. Through mentions and ads in the trade papers and books of the day, here is a glimpse into his interest in dogs. Full page ad in the book: James, G.B., Jr. (1894). The dog and how to breed, … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Newcastle Kennels
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