DOG BREEDS IN THE 19TH CENTURY
These pictures were taken at the Rothschild Zoological Museum, Tring, England during 2004 and 2006 (all photos Sarah Hartwell).
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Maltese. The modern Maltese is best known as a short-legged, long-coated, ornamental lap-dog with an effeminate appearance. This old Maltese has long legs, a short-trimmed coat and a more workmanlike appearance. |
Lundehund. Although this specimen is a relatively recent (1991), it represents a traditional. The Lundehund (Norwegian Puffin Hound) has prominent dew-claws that give it better grip on rocky terrain. |
Old-Fashioned Bull Terrier. The forerunner of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. During the 19th Century it lost in popularity to the long-nosed, white-coated English Bull Terrier on the show-bench. During the 20th Century, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier became the more popular of the two types. The similarity of the Staffie to the Old-Fashioned Bull Terrier can clearly be seen in the face. |