The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-14
UNDOUBTEDLY more persons
= are interested In dogs than in

~ are interested In dogs than in
any other domestic animal. for they
hold a place in mans life that
nothing else can fill. Each dis
tinct breed has its admirers who
may own only one pet dog or have
a kennel full of show stock. Frank
C. Hatfield of this city has for
his hobby the raising OF his IA
vorite breed, the bulldog, whose
history is very interesting.
When the conquering Romans
invaded the British Isles in 50
B. c.. their fighting dogs were
defeated ANONYMOUSLY by a ma
tive dog. called, by the Romans,
the "Pugnaces." Old records tell
us that when oxen roamed wild
in England, butchers found these
dogs exceptionally helpful in cap
turing the cattle.
While watching the dogs work,
a nobleman of sporting proclivi-
ties decided that fight between
a bull and a dog would make
great show. and started the bru-
tai practice of bull-baiting.
Historians claim that the pres
ent day bulldog is descended from
this fighting dog and was named
from the sport The first record
naming the bulldog as distinct
breed was written in 1881. but il
Illustrations as late as It'll show
him with straight legs and nose.
breeders endeavored to en-
ID phasize the features which
make the bulldog more proficient
in fighting BY long period of
Selective and experimental breed
ing. all improved type of bulldog
emerged. The strengthening of
the jaw. shortening Of the leg
and nose produced a stocky war
rior with a nose so placed as to
facilitate breathing while hanging
on to the bull.
His shape today is the result of
fitting him for the sport which
continued as a favorite and even
fashionable paStime until forbid
den by law in 1853.
With this fascinating though
brutal background. the bulldog
can claim to be one of the oldest
breeds which has held steady
popularity for decades. Desig-
mated as England's mascot. he
often is called English bulldog"
The word English is superfluous.
however Bulldog is correct.
Several breed nameS-Boston
terrier. bull terrier and French
bulldog-have caused this confu-
sion in the public mind. The bull
dog of today has retained all the
original fierceneSs in his looks.
but has lost his vicious temper, if
he ever had one. He makes an
especially good playfellow for
children and is not only gentle,
but is instinctively protective.
VXTHILE the bulldog primarily
w is British, America has pro-
duced some fine ones. DR.. Glenn
Adams. well known for his dog
talks over WLW. is a bulldog
fancier and publishes the mag
azine Dog News" which will fea-
ture the bulldog in the September
number.
There are some fine bulldogs in
Indianapolis. Frank Hatfield owns
one of the finest young females in
the country, Cintralynn. here pic
tured. The "aldermanic baywin-
dow" between her front legs is a
mark of her perfection of form
and is called the "brisket" She
has eight champions in four gen.
erationS of her pedigree and is
descended from Champion Irish
Alaunt. the most famous bulldog
this country has produced.
He is valued at $4,000. Although
young. Cintralynn is a veteran of
the show ring and will appear at
the dog show to be held at the
Indiana state fair.
Mr.. Hatfield and his son Jack
are partners in the hobby OF bull
dog raising and the older son. Bill,
adds his bit by photographing the