Jemmy Shaw
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Jemmy Shaw also known as Jimmy Shaw was one of the pioneer fanciers of the early dog show
days, a promoter of dog fighting
and rat-baiting
contests and a breeder of Old English bulldog
s, Bull Terrier
s, and Toy Terrier
s. According to the Sporting Chronicle Annual, Jem owned a black and tan Bull and Terrier
named "Jacko", the world record holder for rat killing.
Conformation show
Conformation shows, also referred to as breed shows, are a kind of dog show in which a judge familiar with a specific dog breed evaluates individual purebred dogs for how well the dogs conform to the established breed type for their breed, as described in a breed's individual breed standard.A...
days, a promoter of dog fighting
Dog fighting
Dog fighting is a form of blood sport in which game dogs are made to fight, sometimes to the death. It is illegal in most developed countries. Dog fighting is used for entertainment and may also generate revenue from stud fees, admission fees and gambling....
and rat-baiting
Rat-baiting
Rat-baiting is a blood sport involving the baiting of rats in a pit. Unlike most varieties of baiting, there were usually more rats than dogs involved in an exhibition.-History:...
contests and a breeder of Old English bulldog
Old English Bulldog
The Old English bulldog was a breed of dog.-Appearance:The Old English bulldog was compact, broad and muscular, as reflected in the well-known depiction Crib and Rosa. The average height was approximately 15 inches, and they weighed about 45 pounds...
s, Bull Terrier
Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier or English Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. They are known for their large, egg-shaped head, small triangular eyes, and "jaunty gait." Their temperament has been described as generally fun-loving, active and clownish...
s, and Toy Terrier
Toy Terrier
Toy Terrier can refer to one of several toy breeds of terrier:*Australian Silky Terrier*English Toy Terrier *Russian Toy Terrier*Toy Fox Terrier*Toy Manchester Terrier*Rat Terrier*Yorkshire Terrier...
s. According to the Sporting Chronicle Annual, Jem owned a black and tan Bull and Terrier
Bull and Terrier
-History:The Bull and Terrier is a cross between the Old English Bulldog and a variety of Terriers. The anatomy of the Bull and Terrier is the result of selective breeding for the purpose of hunting, dog fighting and baiting.-Hunting:...
named "Jacko", the world record holder for rat killing.
Further reading
References to Jemmy Shaw can be found in the following books:- Ash, E. (1927). Dogs, Their History and Development. Ernest Benn.
- Farman, E. (1899). The Bulldog.
- Lytton, N. (1911). Toy Dogs and Their Ancestors. D. Appleton.