Painting by Maud Earl of the dog Peer Gynt. From the book: Smith, A. C. (1910 or 1911). The power of the dog. London: Hodder and Stoughton Breeder and author Alice Rogers mentions Peer Gynt and others who, while considered pillars of the breed, had to be bred away from in order to produce bench … Continue reading Vintage Sealyham Terriers
The Animals and People of 1917 Scotland
The November-December 1917 issue of The National Geographic Magazine is full of grim coverage of the war. In its midst, this gorgeous untitled photo essay appears depicting the domesticated animals of Scotland, many including people. These photos, all by William Reid, are my favorites from the piece: "Sporting dogs of Aberfoyle, Perthshire" The little terrier … Continue reading The Animals and People of 1917 Scotland
More Vintage Irish Setters
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
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
Ostrich Farming Article, 1906
This is random, I know, but... it's a holiday? I came across this article on ostrich farming in a National Geographic from 1906. A few highlights: Genetic bottleneck alert. Rather a leap from five days to five months! Narrator: Ostriches can not live without water. They do not live 100 years. Ok but how are … Continue reading Ostrich Farming Article, 1906
A Lick of History
While King Edward VII's (1841-1910) best known dog was Caesar, a wirehaired fox terrier who walked in the king's funeral procession, he had others including Luska R: Source: Huntington, H. W. (1901). The show dog: being a book devoted to describing the cardinal virtues and objectionable features of all breeds of dogs from the show ring … Continue reading A Lick of History
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
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