{"id":35433,"date":"2024-03-10T02:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T01:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/64a6ccf1-dd9d-4262-8682-8d45370d7ea1"},"modified":"2024-03-10T03:39:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T02:39:19","slug":"vintage-dogs-our-favourite-archive-photos-from-133-years-of-crufts","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/vintage-dogs-our-favourite-archive-photos-from-133-years-of-crufts\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage dogs:\u00a0Our favourite archive photos from 133 years of Crufts’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Explore cherished moments with these delightful archive photos, celebrating the enduring charm of man’s best friend. <\/p>

By <\/p>

Published: Sunday, 10 March 2024 at 01:47 AM<\/p>

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Join us as we take a nostalgic journey in pictures through the illustrious history of Crufts<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>

These images span the show’s history, offering a glimpse into the timeless charm that has defined this iconic dog event since it began in 1891. <\/p>

Founded by Charles Cruft (1852-1938), the show’s inaugural event took place in Islington, London. <\/p>

Since 1948, the internationally renowned show has been organised by the Kennel Club (UK), and in 1991, Crufts moved to its current home at the NEC, Birmingham.<\/p>

Photos from Cruft’s archive:<\/h2>
5th February 1966: Dogs and their owners at Crufts. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Mrs Dulcie Rice with two of her borzois, outside Crufts. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1924<\/em>: Miss Ivy Lord holds up her three Pekingese dogs along with the second prize certificate she won at Crufts.\u00a0Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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11th February 1914: Competitors wait outside the Agricultural Hall for Crufts Dog Show as the Cross sisters on the left, arrive with arms and baskets full of Pekinese.\u00a0Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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6th February 1953: A general view of Cruft’s Dog Show at Olympia during the judging on the first day.\u00a0Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1952: A dog owner arriving at the Grand Hall, Olympia, for Crufts. In the background (right) is a group of press photographers.\u00a0Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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March 2002: A boy in a cage with winning Bassett Hounds at Crufts. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1952: Owners show off their dogs to the judges at Crufts dog show, held at the Grand Hall, Olympia, London. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1955: Tzigane Aggri of Nashend, a poodle owned by Mrs. Proctor, wins Best In Show. Credit: Getty\u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1959: Pekingese dogs are groomed ahead of judging. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1929: Miss V. Clarke and English mastiff Buster wear protective eyewear as sun ray treatment is administered before he takes part in the show. Credit: Getty\u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1968: Influentional post-war photographer, Tony Ray-Jones<\/a> (1941-1972), captures a moment at Crufts. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1956: Patience (by name and nature) the St Bernard dog looks longingly at her owner as she eats her sandwich. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/p>

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1964:\u00a0Bloodhound Rosie rests on his owner’s shoulder. Credit: Getty <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1971: West Highland white terriers arrive at the Crufts dog show in a pram, pushed by Miss Freda Cook of the Famecheck Kennels, in Essex. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1976: Owners with their Pekingese dogs. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1964: Rosie the bloodhound wearing a duffel coat and deerstalker. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1952: Children and their dogs at Crufts. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1933: Mr B J Billyard sitting with his bulldog, Parkholme Primula. Credit: Getty\u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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2002: A woman owner eats lunch watched by her Bassett Hounds. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1934: Photographer Edward Malindine captures Crufts for the Daily Herald newspaper. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1966: A sweet moment between young dog-owner and her Great Dane, captured by photographer Tony Ray-Jones (1941-1972). Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1952: A doorman welcomes two Miniature Bull Terriers and their owner to Crufts dog show. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1975: Eileen Snelling from Reading brings her Afghan Hound to Crufts. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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1977: A moment to catch up during the action at Crufts. Credit: Getty<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>

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