The “superficial charm” of show dogs

The Country-Side, November 16, 1907 "Does dog kennelling destroy the sagacity of the dog?" was the title of an unsigned article published in The Country-Side in the November 16, 1907 issue. The relevant excerpts: The Country-Side, November 16, 1907 I note that the writer suggests not just breeding for intelligence but also awarding prizes for … Continue reading The “superficial charm” of show dogs

Vintage Notes and Photos from the London Zoo

Source: Animal life and the world of nature: a magazine of natural history throughout the world, Volume I, July 1902 - June 1903 The Country-Side, May 9, 1908 The Country-Side, May 23, 1908 The Country-Side, June 20, 1908 The Country-Side, July 4, 1908 A black eastern quoll, collected from Australia though now extinct there, living … Continue reading Vintage Notes and Photos from the London Zoo