Border collie photo via Pexels Form vs. function in dogs has been a topic of discussion since dog shows first gained popularity in the late 19th century. There are extremes at both ends - those who care nothing about the utility of a dog and breed solely for attributes currently being rewarded in the show … Continue reading An Old Debate in Dogdom
Dog Stories Three, Vol. III
The Fanciers' Journal, October 19, 1889 The Fanciers' Journal, March 11, 1893 The Fanciers' Journal, March 29, 1890
Late 19th Century Show Dogs and a Little about Each, Vol. II
Illustration by G. Muss Arnolt on the cover of The Fanciers' Journal, November 5, 1892 From the cover of The Fanciers' Journal, January 18, 1890 From the cover of The Fanciers' Journal, November 30, 1889 From the cover of The Fanciers' Journal, November 16, 1889 From the cover of The Fanciers' Journal, May 13, 1893
Dogs in War
The below article appeared in Forest and Stream, May 2, 1889. I thought it interesting to read the perspective on the history of dogs in war prior to the world wars. Dogs have indeed been trained to work with militaries around the globe since this article was written, including the present day. Dogs are also … Continue reading Dogs in War
Dog Stories Three, Vol. II
Another installment of short and sweet dog tales clipped from the kennel papers near the turn of the century. The Fanciers' Journal, September 3, 1892 The Fanciers' Journal, September 3, 1892 The Fanciers' Journal, October 1892
Rough-coated Beagles, Redux
Unsatisfied with my original post on the now extinct wirehaired variety of beagles, I offer this new and hopefully improved version with numerous snippets from the literature of the era in which the variety existed. Rough-coated beagles photo and text written by G. S. Lowe from The New Book of the Dog, Vol. I by … Continue reading Rough-coated Beagles, Redux
Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1890 – 1892
The Fanciers' Journal, January 18, 1890 The Fanciers' Journal, January 10, 1891 edition Comments by "Oakview" in The Fanciers' Journal March 28, 1891 Forest and Stream, July 16, 1891 A correspondent's visit to England, from The Fanciers' Journal, October 1, 1892 Same correspondent as above, additional remarks printed in the October 29, 1892 issue of … Continue reading Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1890 – 1892
Weekend Beagles
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Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1887 – 1889
Snipped from the kennel papers of the era, these brief mentions of what is now referred to as animal control give us a view to the origins and evolution of the practice. And while I in no way wish to defend the mass cruelty and killing inflicted upon stray dogs, I feel it's important to … Continue reading Dog Catchers and Pounds: 1887 – 1889
The Westminster Kennel Club’s History: 1877 – 1889
In the Before Time, many people were accustomed to viewing the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on TV at this time of year. It's been moved to June (and to a different location) this year due to the pandemic but here's a bit of history on the club, as printed in The Fanciers' Journal, February … Continue reading The Westminster Kennel Club’s History: 1877 – 1889
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