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Creators of Pedigree Dogs If you are interested in publishing one or more of these articles, illustrations and photographs included please contact me. E-mail: horter@tiscali.nl All articles are available in English and/or in Dutch.
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Bull Terrier - James Hinks

The story of the life and time of dog trader James Hinks from Birmingham, who created the modern Bull Terrier in the 19th century. Illustrated with old photographs, engravings, prints and paintings.

Dobermann Pinscher - Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann

A biography of the German tax officer Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann (1834-1894). Early history and development of the Dobermann. Illustrated with old prints, paintings and old and new photographs

Dogo Argentino - Antonio & Agustin Nores Martinez

The story of the brothers Antonio and Agustin Nores Martinez from Argentina. At the beginning of the 20th century they created the Dogo Argentino using the Old Fighting Dog of Cordoba and several other breeds. Illustrated with prints, paintings and old and new photographs.

German Shepherd Dog - Rittmeister Max von Stephanitz

Max von Stephanitz was not the creator of the German Shepherd Dog but the man who, out of many types of German shepherd dogs, chose one dog that became the foundation of the modern breed.

Griffon Boulet - Emmanuel Boulet - Dutch

Emmanuel Boulet, ‘vader van de Griffon Boulet’ een Fransman die aan het einde van de negentiende eeuw uit onder andere Franse voorstaande honden een nieuw type Griffon fokte, de Griffon Boulet.

Dunkeren - Wilhelm Dunker & Hygenhunden - Mr Hygen

A biography of two Scandinavian dog fanciers and their dogs. Early history and development of the Dunkerhund and the Hygenhund. Illustrated with photos of these two rare breeds.

Hamilton Hound - Graaf Adolf Patrik Hamilton - Dutch

The Hamilton Hound (or Hamiltonstövare) is hardly known outside Sweden. In dog literature, there is scant information about the breed, let alone its creator. The life and times of a Swedish nobleman (1852- 1910).

Korthals-Griffon - Mr Eduard Karel Korthals

A biography of the Dutch hunter Eduard Karel Korthals (1851-1896). Early history and development of the Korthals-Griffon. Illustrated with old prints, paintings and old and new photographs. New photos by Alice van Kempen.

Poodlepointer - Sigismund Freiherr von Zedlitz

The life and the times of Sigismund Freiherr von Zedlitz who created the Poodlepointer. Illustrated with paintings and old photographs.

Leonberger - Heinrich Essig

The story of the life and time of civil servant Heinrich Essig from the German city of Leonberg, who created the Leonberger. Illustrated with old photographs, prints and paintings.
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Eurasier - Julius Wipfel

The life and times of the 20th century German breeder Julius Wipfel, who created the Eurasier using a Chow Chow and a Samoyed.

Illustrated with old and new photographs

Schillerstövare - Mr Per Schiller

A biography of the Swedish farmer-hunter-painter Per Schiller (1858- 1892). Early history and development of the Schillerstövare. Illustrated with old prints, paintings and old and new photographs.

Russell Terrier - Parson Jack Russell

A biography of the British Parson Jack Russell (1795-1883). Early history and development of the Russell Terriers. Illustrated with old prints, paintings and old and new photographs.

Irish Wolfhound - Capt. George Augustus Graham - Dutch

History Capt. George Augustus Graham (1833-1909) is the man who saved a centuries old sighthound breed from extinction. Like a phoenix, the Irish Wolfhound rose from the ashes. Illustrated with old prints, paintings and photographs.

Gordon Setter - Alexander, the 4th Duke of Gordon

A biography of the 4th Duke of Gordon (1743-1827) from Scotland. Early history and development of the Gordon Setter. Illustrated with old prints and paintings and old and new photographs

Arranged in alphabetical order

1. Broholmer - Niels Frederik Bernhard Sehested 2. Bull Terrier - James Hinks 3. Cesky Terrier - Frantisek Horak - 4. Dobermann Pinscher - Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann 5. Dogo Argentino - Antonio & Agustin Nores Martinez 6. Dunkeren - Wilhelm Dunker & Hygenhunden - Mr H.F. Hygen 7. Eurasier - Julius Wipfel 8. German Shepherd Dog - Max von Stephanitz 9. Gordon Setter - Alexander, the 4th Duke of Gordon 10. Griffon Boulet - Emmanuel Boulet 11. Hamilton Hound - Count Adolf Patrik Hamilton 12. Irish Wolfhound - Capt. George Augustus Graham 13. Korthals Griffon - Mr Eduart Karel Korthals 14. Leonberger - Heinrich Essig 15. Poodlepointer - Sigismund Freiherr von Zedlitz 16. Russell Terrier - Parson Jack Russell 17. Schillerstövare - Mr Per Schiller 18. Sealyham Terrier - Captain John Owen Tucker Edwardes 19. Sussex Spaniel - Augustus Elliot Fuller 20. West Highland White Terrier - Col. Edward Donald Malcolm
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Sussex Spaniel - Augustus Elliot Fuller

The life and times of Augustus Elliot Fuller (1777-1857), the creator of the Sussex Spaniel. Illustrated with old prints, paintings and photographs

Sealyham Terrier - Captain John Owen Tucker-Edwardes

The life and times of Tucker Edwardes ( 1808-1891) who created the Sealyham Terrier in the 19th Century  Ilustrated with old prints, paintings and photographs

West Highland White Terrier - Col. Edward Donald Malcolm

The life and the times of Col. Malcolm (1837-1930) who created the West Highland White Terrier. Illustrated with paintings and old photographs.

Cesky Terrier - Frantisek Horák

The life and times of Frantisek Horak, the creator of the Cesky Terrier. Illustrated with prints, paintings and old photographs
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