Monday, February 23, 2009

Manorley May

whelped 1899 --owned by Fred Bottomley 17" tall and 19 pounds chosen as the ideal whippet in Compton's 20th Century Dogs 1904. resource credit: "Gazehounds: The Search For Truth" Constance Miller author. Said by Bottomly, "Her body and legs are perfect, and she is framed for speed and work . . . has proved herself a very fast bitch in handicap races, as well as a great winner on the show bench."

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2 comments:

  1. Oh! My! I think she would finish in a heartbeat today. (In the I.G. ring...)

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  2. I agree with Patience, much more like an I.G.

    CAB

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