The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-25
FRENCH BULLDOGS IN
WESTMINSTER SHOW
Best " tho Breed in America
Will BE Shown in
- This City.
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ABOUT 100 EXHIBITORS
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Breed Had Eight for Existence.
but Now Generally
1' Recognized.
ABOUT 100 EXHIBITORS

There can be no denying the superla i've
quality Of the French bulldogs owned in
the Jnitnd states and there can he no reason
to doubt this country can hold its own in
this particular VARIETY of dogs with any
other nation or combined nations of the
world
The French bulldog IL a very old breed
and 1t was long time before tho English
Kennel Club would recognize the spoon
cared dog Of France II was only in 1884
that the X. c. gave them a classification,
and then the official body was flyng in the
face of the desires of the two bulldog clubs
IN England. which practically protested
that the French bulldog was nothing more
nor less han nondescript English bulldog
gone wrong. On the other hand there
was strong support for the little dog then
commonly known as the FrenChie, and
pnris dog dealer used to bring them over
to London TO sell or exchange them for
English toy spantels. French bulldogs.
i they were 10 be found in London. could
generally iIa discovered in Leicester Square
or hereabouts, and II was Billy Harrison
Of the American bar. the Umpire Music
Hall. Leicester Square, who acted ~ the
chief agent 'bttw cen buyer and seller in
the late sos and early 'g,s.
There used to be classes for small or toy
bulldogs at the firs, shows held in the late
SOS and early Cos. Glasses were given
for those under IS pounds weight and over
10 pounds weight. Sometimes these sec
tions were made for those over and under
10 pounds. There is a picture in existence
Of Tunpess Frank, a white pied dog the
portrait is only OF This dogs head-and
he had the cup ears that are now considered
absolutely correct on a French bulldog.
Frank was not so heavy or finished" IN
the forefacc a. are the Frenohics of this
moment: but ii should be borne in mind
that the enormous breadth and d p n of both
the bulldogs-7En3li,h and French-are of
modern type as compared with that OF the
early nos
II vas about this time. ls6I-62-6s, that
the frs1 English bulldogs. it Is said,
were ;aucied in France. and thc dog dealers
OF the East End OF London and Bill George
of kensal Rise. the swell dog dealer OF his
dav. drove a fine trade. Old Bill at Canine
Castle would demonstrate TO would-be
purchaser that his dogs We're game. Even
bear was kept so thar he dog could be
given trial nj baitlng him. then Of course
a prohibited sport. In batting the bear
the beast was generally fastened to a stake
or post by chain passed around his body.
allowing him sufficient liberty TO defend
himself from the dogs let loose at him.
\ lot OF these lighting bulldogs wels over
cross with them was there introduced and
a. a consequence there came snipv faces
or isws and upright ears. Whatever hap
pened " may be said that the upright ears
are considered ty ptcil of the French bulldog
and the Objected TO snipy face has been
bred out of them ana some of them are
extremely short faced: broad and deep in
their forefaces and bearing altogether the
likeness OF the true bulldog and in every
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recognized formation OF the true bulldog
Some Of he dogs and bitches of the French
breed now IN be seen IN America are simply
perfect in their formations either in the
head or body. IL u said that some of the
variety are being brought over from Eng
land 10 compete at the New York show.
II such be the case they will surely meet
French bulldogs OF The greatest merit and
WORTH competitors for the prizes Tn.
French Bulldog Club of America calls for
dogs which can he entered in a lightweight
class. under 80 pounds, and one for the
heavyweight class. % pounds and not over
IS pounds. IL also states that the French
bulldog in general appearance should
have the appearance of an active, Intelligent
muscular dog. of heavy bone. smooth coat,
compactiy built and of medium or small
stature. He ought to be disqualified il he
has other than bat or spoon ears. any mu-
ulation. solid black black and white, black
and tau, liver and mouse color. eyes of
different color, nose other than black and
hare lip.
There are about 100 active members of the
French Bulldog Club of America and about
the same number OF exhibitors of them
at the last show held of the club in New
YORK. riforty-eight new dogs and bitches
were Registered IN the December number
OF the Official Gazette OF the American Kennel