[ Mason / Dogs of All Nations ]


Walter Esplin Mason (1867 - 1941) -- very little information about this author other than the fact he was English and wrote this book and another one on the sled dogs of Alaska.


This book was apparently first published in 1901 and was reprinted in 1915 and 1947. Text below is from the 1915 edition, which was published for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in that year. Mason's dedication of this work reads, in part, "In gratefule recognition of the patronage bestowed on his effort to assemble a representative collection of all known breeds of dogs at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915 the author respectfully dedicates this work to the following members of the English Peerage..." That is followed by a list of 21 Earls, Dukes, Marquises, Duchesses, Ladies, etc.


The Newfoundland entry is listed among the "British Colonial Breeds" and includes two images:

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Color: A. Jet black with a slight tinge of brown or a splash of white on chest and toes is not objectionable. B. Black and white, or white and black. Beauty in markings is of great consideration. C. Self-colored bronze.
Height: 27 in. or more.
Weight: 100 lbs. or more.
This dog should impress the eye with strength and great activity. He is a free mover for his size and should be sound on his legs. The head is broad, massive, flat, with the occiput well developed. There is no decided stop and the muzzle should be short and rather square in shape. The eyes are small, dark brown, showing no haw, and set widely apart. Small ears set well back and covered with short hair, without fringe. He should be massive in bone, well ribbed up in body, with broad back and strong loins and hind quarters. Dew claws are objectionable. The tail is of moderate length and should be well covered with long hair, carried downwards when in repose. Tails with a kink in them or curled over the back are very objectionable. (41)


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