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

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

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

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

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

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

Among the breeders noted in my previous post on the history of West Highland white terriers was Dr. Flaxman, who bred white Scottish terriers. C. H. Lane had an article titled "White Scottish Terriers" published in Animal Life around the turn of the century which contained commentary on this "variety" by Dr. Flaxman. Below are … Continue reading More Westie History