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

In 1915, Thomas E. Hill — one of the most prolific popular publishers of late nineteenth-century America — documented twenty-three dog breeds across Europe and America in his practical guide The Open Door to Independence. The front cover presents eleven working, sporting, and companion breeds: Collie, English Mastiff, Bloodhound, English Fox-Hound, Scottish Deer Hound, Smooth and Rough St. Bernard, Newfoundland Dog, Pug, and Pomeranian. The back cover surveys twelve terrier breeds — including the White English Terrier, now extinct — among them the Airedale, Irish Terrier, Bedlington, Yorkshire, and Dandie Dinmont. LeBonJournal has preserved Hill’s original compositions and added warm watercolor to bring each breed’s coat and character to life.

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Product Details

• Format: Hardcover lined journal
• Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets) with perforations for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding — flexible and lay-flat
• Dimensions: 5.75 × 8 inches
• Weight: Approximately 250 g (0.55 lbs)
• Cover: Matte laminated full-wrap print

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