Picture No | 11052236 |
Date | 1931 |
Description | Racing terriers at the Du Var Kennels, French Riviera |
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The sport of terrier-racing as practised at the Du Var Kennels on the French Riviera. The terriers were released from a starting box to chase an artificial rat, drawn on the end of a long string. Jumps were up to 2ft 6 inches in height, while lower ones were set up for lower slung dogs like Sealyhams, Scotties etc.
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Source | Unattributed photograph in The Sketch, 25 February 1931 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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