We're visiting the U. K. in the next several posts, starting with one of the breeds originating in Ireland. A brief introduction: Setters in Ireland are, or used to be, termed English Spaniels. Mr. Thornhill thus describes the crack Setters in that Country; colours deep chestnut and white, or all red, with the nose and … Continue reading More Vintage Irish Setters
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Vintage Dogs on Chairs
The St. Bernard Duke of Somerset. Source: Bolton, S. K. (1902). Our devoted friend: the dog. Boston, Massachusetts: L. C. Page & Company. Dogdom, May 1909 Source: Smith, A. C. (1909). Everyman's book of the dog. London, England: Hodder and Stoughton Dogdom, June 1911 Dogdom, September 1911 Dogdom, October 1911 Dogdom, January 1912 Dogdom, March … Continue reading Vintage Dogs on Chairs
Vintage Samoyeds
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
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
Vintage Dog Sketches III
A cocker spaniel named Rhea. Source: Webb, H. (1872). Dogs: their points, whims, instincts, and peculiarities. London, England: Dean & Son Foxhound pups illustration by John Charlton.Source: Beaufort, H.C.F.S., 8th Duke of and Morris, M.W. (1885). Hunting. Boston, Massachusetts: Little, Brown, and Co Otterhounds by John Charlton.Source: Beaufort, H.C.F.S., 8th Duke of and Morris, M.W. … Continue reading Vintage Dog Sketches III
Vintage Full Page Dog Ads
What was so great about the dogs, services and supplies being sold around the turn of the century that a full page ad was warranted? Take a look: Ad in the book:James, G.B., Jr. (1894). The dog and how to breed, train and keep him. Boston, Massachusetts: Walnut Publishing Co Ad in the book:James, G.B., … Continue reading Vintage Full Page Dog Ads
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 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
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Vintage Dogs: Imports
Forest and Stream, January 19, 1882 From the cover of The Dog Fancier, May 1909 Dogdom, December 1909 Dogdom, February 1910 From the cover of The Dog Fancier, February 1913 Three images of imported collie Parbold Prior in The Dog Fancier, May 1913 The Dog Fancier, August 1913 Dogdom, January 1914 Dogdom, January 1914 Dogdom, … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Imports
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