Dog Breeds Journal — Thomas E. Hill 1915 Collie Mastiff St. Bernard & Terriers Watercolor Edition

Carry the most beloved dogs of two continents — where Thomas E. Hill's 1915 illustrated guide to European and American dog breeds comes alive in warm watercolor, celebrating the Collie, the St. Bernard, the Airedale, and ten more extraordinary breeds.

This hardcover journal celebrates two illustrated plates from The Open Door to Independence (1915) by Thomas E. Hill, a celebrated practical guide of the early 20th century designed to help people generate livelihoods from the land. The dog breed plates served as an identification guide to the most common and valued breeds in Europe and the United States at the time — rendered originally in precise black-and-white line drawing and reimagined by LeBonJournal in warm watercolor to bring each breed's character and coat to life. The front cover presents ten working, sporting, and companion breeds; the back cover celebrates twelve terrier breeds, including one now extinct.

Front Cover — Ten Breeds of Europe & America: The plate presents the Collie (English sheep dog of remarkable intelligence), the powerful English Mastiff with ancient ancestry, the Bloodhound famed for following scent trails, the swift English Fox-Hound, the large and graceful Scottish Deer Hound, both the Smooth and Rough St. Bernard (the legendary Alpine rescuer), the docile black Newfoundland Dog, the prized Pug, and the Pomeranian (also called the Spitz Dog), imported from the Baltic coast and bred across America.

Back Cover — Twelve Terrier Breeds: A remarkable survey of the terrier family as it existed in 1915: the Prick-Ear and Drop-Ear Skye Terriers from the Isle of Skye; the Bull Terrier (then without its modern egg-shaped head); the White English Terrier (now extinct, ancestor of the Bull Terrier and Boston Terrier); the Black and Tan Terrier (predecessor of the Manchester Terrier); the Airedale Terrier, King of Terriers from the Valley of Aire; the courageous red Irish Terrier; the lamb-like Bedlington Terrier; the Victorian parlor-pet Yorkshire Terrier; the Smooth and Rough Fox Terriers; and the long-bodied Dandie Dinmont Terrier with its distinctive top-knot.

Why This Journal Inspires:

• Twenty-two dog breeds from The Open Door to Independence (Thomas E. Hill, 1915) — a rare and historically rich practical guide documenting the most valued breeds in Europe and America at the dawn of the 20th century
• Includes the White English Terrier, a breed now extinct, and the Bull Terrier and St. Bernard as they appeared before modern breed standards transformed them
• Original black-and-white line illustrations reimagined in warm watercolor by LeBonJournal, giving each breed's coat, color, and character the warmth they deserve
• A celebration of canine diversity across working, hunting, herding, and companion roles — from the Alpine rescuer to the Victorian parlor pet

Product Details:

• Format: Hardcover lined journal
• Pages: 150 perforated lined pages (75 sheets) for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding that lays flat and flexes for comfortable writing
• Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 inches
• Weight: Approximately 400g
• Cover: Matte laminated full-wrap print with Thomas E. Hill 1915 dog breed plates in watercolor

Perfect For:

• Dog lovers, breed enthusiasts, and canine historians celebrating the rich diversity of European and American dog breeds at the turn of the 20th century
• Collie, St. Bernard, Airedale, and terrier breed fans drawn to the historical portraits of their favorite dogs
• Collectors of vintage natural history illustration and early 20th-century practical guides and encyclopedias
• Watercolor art lovers and vintage illustration enthusiasts who appreciate the warmth of hand-colored historical prints
• Veterinarians, dog trainers, and cynologists with a passion for breed history and canine heritage
• Gift for dog lovers and curious minds celebrating the history of canine companionship

Carry the legacy of Thomas E. Hill — where the Rough St. Bernard of the Swiss Alps and the extinct White English Terrier remind us that every breed is a story of human partnership, purpose, and devotion.

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Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.