Dog Showing with Mid-20th Century Style
I recently inherited hundreds of classic and antique dog books – from breed books to instructional manuals and illustrated references.
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Rio Hondo Kennel Club – Sunday, May 5, 2019
Show Name: Rio Hondo Kennel Club Location: Pomona, CA Show Date: Sunday, May 5, 2019 Total Entry: 656 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Christine Salyers Anderson Show Photographer(s): Rich Bergman • Email: photoplay@att.net Vicki Holloway • Website: HollowayPhoto.com Kitten Rodwell • Email: FlashKatPhotos@aol.com Dog Reg: GCHS Conamara Continental Supersport CGC TKN [Dog] Breed: Setter (Irish) [...]
The Encyclopedic Dog Lover – Will Judy
Dog fanciers, travel back in time with me to the 1930s – that wacky decade of ups and downs – beginning with America’s Great Depression and ending with America’s entry into World War II.
The Glorious Art of the Coursing Greyhound
Throughout the ages, due to its inherent elegance, grace and beauty, the Greyhound has been depicted in prized art and decor from paintings and porcelain sculptures to bronzes, ivory whistles and even carved heads on walking sticks.
The Perfect Dog – The Cocker Spaniel
Most of us what breed we have – whether at a “Meet the Breeds” event, on a walk, therapy visit, or at a dog show – Cockers aren’t always easily recognized.
Mr. Trevor & His Black Curly Coated French Poodles
Poodle fanciers, rejoice! We are invited to visit Mr. H.G. Trevor’s Southampton, Long Island seaside mansion and kennels. Mr. T.T. Corrigan, Meadowmere Kennels Manager, resides in a pretty cottage in front of the kennel, about a quarter of a mile from Mr. Trevor’s mansion,
Ladies’ Dogs as Companions? Toys, of course!
If I were creating a list of dog breeds one might consider to be “ladies” dogs – or more popular with women, great with kids and families – surprisingly quite a few breeds on my list today would be the same ones appearing in Dr. William Gordon-Stables’ 1879 classic Ladies’ Dogs as Companions: A Chatty Pleasant Book with Many Stories Humorous & Pathetic Painted From Life.
Captain Lucas and His Ilmer Sealyhams
I’ve had a secret love affair with the Sealyham Terrier for a very long time. And, recently, a nearly 100 year old, very rarely seen book filled with adventurous hunts through dreamy countrysides filled with elegant participants from early 20th Century
Letting Lyra Go
When I posted the above message on Facebook recently, nearly 130 people reacted to my post – one of them, the Publisher/Editor of Cocker Classic, Eilene White, said that my post “hits home with so many of us”
Contra Costa County Kennel Club – Sunday, June 12, 2016
Show Name: Contra Costa County Kennel Club Location: Vallejo, CA Show Date: Sunday, June 12, 2016 Total Entry: 2524 Best In Show Judge: Mr. David Kirkland Dog Reg: GCh Cordmaker Mister Blue Sky [Dog] Breed: Puli Handler: Linda Pitts Owner: E Charles, J Beaudoin, L Pitts, P Kelly & S Huebner Breeder: Sue Huebner Reserve [...]
