I can't recall ever hearing of a breed called the Owtchar, as described in the article below, but a quick online search turned up a page for Owtscharka, describing it as a collective term for several breeds of livestock dogs. This short breed profile appeared in the May 23, 1891 edition of The Fanciers' Journal: … Continue reading Livestock Dogs Outside the U.S. in the 1890s
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Livestock Dogs Outside the U.S. in the 1890s
I can't recall ever hearing of a breed called the Owtchar, as described in the article below, but a quick online search turned up a page for Owtscharka, describing it as a collective term for several breeds of livestock dogs. This short breed profile appeared in the May 23, 1891 edition of The Fanciers' Journal: … Continue reading Livestock Dogs Outside the U.S. in the 1890s
Vintage Museum Leaflet on Dogs
When the American Museum of Natural History needed a guide leaflet for their dog exhibit, they went to their reptile/amphibian guy. Zooming in on a few images within the text: Zooming in on some of the dog breeds pictured in the above pages: I like "spaynell".
Animals in Art: Dogs
Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash by Giacomo Balla, 1912 Itzcuintli Dog with Me by Frida Kahlo, 1938 Winter Walk IV by Jane Newland Illustration by Violett-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel from a 14th century manuscript Diana, goddess of the hunt, leaning against a tree by Pietro Antonio Rotari (1707 - 1762) Another Night Journey by … Continue reading Animals in Art: Dogs
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