Sentences with phrase «early dog fanciers»

However, with the help of early dog fanciers, the breed was reconstructed but had to undergo mitigation in terms of their temper.

Not exact matches

Bull - baiting, which had been popular in earlier times, did not lend itself to the cities, and fanciers of the rat pit became increasingly enamored of dog fighting as a more exciting alternative to rat killing.

Breed fanciers describe their favorite as a strain of fox terrier, kept pure from the early days, much as fanciers of some hunting breeds have continued field strains of their breeds that today differ from the dogs seen in the show ring.

Dog breeding was a pursuit of well - to - do dog fanciers in AKC's early years, a history that is reflected in prestigious all - breed shows such as the annual Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden each February and a handful of other long - established shows throughout the countDog breeding was a pursuit of well - to - do dog fanciers in AKC's early years, a history that is reflected in prestigious all - breed shows such as the annual Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden each February and a handful of other long - established shows throughout the countdog fanciers in AKC's early years, a history that is reflected in prestigious all - breed shows such as the annual Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden each February and a handful of other long - established shows throughout the country.

American dog fanciers of the early - 20th century developed a companion - bred Cocker.