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

Barbou, A. (1883). Le chien; son histoire, ses exploits, ses aventures. Paris: Jouvet et cie Liver, white and tan field spaniels pictured in Country Life, October 19, 1901. They look like trouble but surely are innocent. A Skye terrier with a shampoo horn having a bath in a bowl. Source: Townesend, Stephen. (1901). A thorough-bred … Continue reading Vintage Dog Images I Just Like V

Artist Maud Earl with a terrier, 1898 One of the most popular successes of the season beyond doubt has been the novel published by Mr. Heinemann entitled Tangled Trinities. It bears on its title-page the name of “Daniel Woodroffe,” but as with so many cases of the kind the author is a woman, a Mrs. … Continue reading Vintage Women and Their Dogs

Country Life, December 13, 1902 Barnett, F. M. (1903, January 10). Toy pomeranians. Country Life, pp. 41-43 Winner of the 1903 Waterloo Cup. From Country Life February 28, 1903. A handsome dog. Source for two pictures above: Caniculus. (1903, March 7). Mrs. Kilburn Scott's Samoyeds, Country Life, pp. 300-302 Source for two images above: Anon. … Continue reading Vintage Prize Winning Dogs in England