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
More Vintage Wild Animals as Pets
A tame zorilla with a dog. Source: Animal life and the world of nature: a magazine of natural history throughout the world, Volume I, July 1902 - June 1903 Source: Animal life and the world of nature: a magazine of natural history throughout the world, Volume I, July 1902 - June 1903 Country Life, April … Continue reading More Vintage Wild Animals as Pets
Happy Father’s Day
Dads of the world, it's your day on Sunday. May you receive the novelty mug of your dreams or at least find something worth rolling in. English setter Lohmann (Sir John Scott X Queen of Rosebery), who never ran in a field trial but was a bench winner, behind one of his daughters. Source: Teasdale-Buckell, … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
More Vintage Flatcoated Retrievers
Source: Stables, G. (c. 1890s). Our friend the dog. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company Another depiction of Darenth, here described as a wavy-coated retriever. Source: Mills, W. (1895). The dog in health and in disease. New York: D. Appleton Grouse hunting photo printed in Country Life, October 26, 1901. Source: Anon. (1902, April 5). … Continue reading More Vintage Flatcoated Retrievers
Vintage Dogs: More Open Bitches
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
Vintage Dogs with Jobs
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
Vintage Dogs: Newcastle Kennels
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
Happy Mother’s Day
Sunday May 12th is Mother's Day in the U. S. Go ahead and take the whole weekend, moms. The look on her face explains why a Mother's Day is needed. From a painting by Reinagle. Source: Scott, J. (1845). The sportsman's repository. London, England: Henry G. Bohn Liver, white and tan field spaniels pictured in … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
More Westie History
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
Vintage Dog Sketches IV
A group of clumbers, dropped to shot. Source: Hutchinson, W. N. (1865). Dog breaking. London: John Murray Source: Hutchinson, W. N. (1865). Dog breaking. London: John Murray Cocker spaniel sketched by Alfred W. Cooper, engraved by Edmund Evans Source: Francis, F. (1878). Sporting sketches with pen and pencil. London: "The Field" Office Terrier on a … Continue reading Vintage Dog Sketches IV
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