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
Month: June 2023
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
Vintage Dogs: Smols IV
Dogdom, April 1909 Dogdom, August 1909 Dogdom, October 1909 Cover of Dogdom magazine, July 1913 Don't tempt me to do a "Chihuahuas on Tables with Flowers" post because I absolutely will.Dogdom, July 1913 Dogdom, July 1913 A "Maltese poodle" in Dogdom, October 1913 Dogdom, October 1913 Dogdom, December 1913 Dogdom, January 1914 Dogdom, January 1914 … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Smols IV
Vintage Puppies XI
Citation: Live stock society of America. (1895). Official catalogue of the first annual stock and farm show. New York, New York: F. M. Crossett Dogdom, March 1909 Dogdom, January 1910 Five week old St. Bernard puppies with dam and child in The Dog Fancier, July 1913 Dogdom, August 1909 Bull terrier puppy in Dogdom, October … Continue reading Vintage Puppies XI
Vintage Dogs on Auction
In both England and the U. S. around the turn of the century, dogs were often auctioned. While we favor the terms "rehoming" and "adoption fee" today, the practice of selling dogs to the highest bidder was commonplace at the time. Dogs are still auctioned in the U. S., usually supplied by commercial breeders and … Continue reading Vintage Dogs on Auction
More Dog Breeds Then and Now
In this series, we’re looking at images of dogs considered good specimens of their breeds around the turn of the century in comparison with the modern era. There will be noticeable modifications to some of the breed names between the old and the new. And while it is beyond the scope of this series, it’s … Continue reading More Dog Breeds Then and Now
Happy Father’s Day
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Vintage Dogs: Moms
I know dads are having their day on Sunday but since the blog was paused when it was Mother's Day, I wanted to pay tribute to them here. Dogdom magazine, September 1907 Winchell, J.L. (1908, March). English bloodhounds. House and Garden, pp. 8-10 Mom's face is an emoticon. Dogdom, June 1909 Dogdom, June 1909 Dogdom, … Continue reading Vintage Dogs: Moms
Updated: Going Light!(was: Going Dark)
Update: A generous reader who wishes to remain anonymous has covered the blog expenses. We're back, baby! Original post: I've only just learned that WordPress no longer allows your blog to stay up (even with their ads) if your plan expires. So the blog will be down until I can cover the fee. I've downloaded … Continue reading Updated: Going Light!(was: Going Dark)