Posted on 04/09/2012 10:51:08 AM PDT by nuconvert
April 15, 2012, marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the ship touted as unsinkable, during her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, en route to New York. Much research has been done on the passengers, crew, and the ship itself over the years. But little has been reported about one group of passengers -- the dogs of the Titanic. Many think of their pets as part of the family, and it's evident that that sentiment was as true 100 years ago as it is today.
Widener University, named for a prominent Philadelphia family that had three members on board, will honor the memory of that fateful voyage with an exhibit, a part of which will feature the dogs on board.
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Leni
Cannot abide Cameron, so I didn’t watch. Had it been almost anyone else, I would have.
“can’t think about this, it breaks my heart”
I know what you mean.
I guess reading that 2 Poms & a Peke survived helped, because I have 1 of each.
Since I wasn’t on the Titanic, and the photo is B&W, AND terriers were very popular at that time, I thought they could very well be terriers. The terrier is HUGH! An airedale is a terrier, even though it is a large dog.
But I’m not here to argue with you. Just make a few points.
TOO FUNNY!
Oh, I agree! I thought the same thing — I’d NEVER leave my two dogs, both of whom would give their lives for me, especially the Shih-Tzu, small, strong and brave. The rescue dog pit bull/police dog too — protects the house, us and sleeps at the foot of the bed guarding over us (Shuh-Tzu at the other end near DH).
How could I abandon them?
Thanks for posting this, it made my week.
I always wondered what happened to the pets that were on board, so little information!! Best thread on the Titanic ever.
Yes, made me cry.
The larger dog did make me think “Airedale” when 1st seeing the pix, but on expanding it and knowing some of the descriptors in the story, it does indeed look like a Dane.
Sorry if I seemed curt. I just tend to respond to things (even trivial) which don’t seem right. ;-)
Like I said...I wasn’t there, and I didn’t take the photo. I tend to take things at face value until someone proves me wrong. Good ON ya!
PS: I love airedales!
This laptop screen is hi-res and photos tend to be tiny viewed on it.
I thought it was a red or blue Dobermann.
[and my heart sank even deeper]
Jowls are too droopy for a Dobe; not at all tight. And when you look - just too big. And merled-looking coat, more likely Dane. Not to mention I doubt there were that many Dobes around at that point, especially with mostly British and American passengers.
It's hard to believe that this eventualy became what we know now:
I just saw a photo of an extant Dobe who had more jowl than that Dane has.
This not that dog but it was even more 'lippy' than this one was:
It's a recessive thing, like the longer, feathered coat and white chest marks that pop up now and then.
[likely the Beauceron influence]
1912 was the year the AKC recognized them but there were a bunch here by 1908.
Still a sad story, no matter the breed.
:(
From what I’ve seen recently, old Dobes still had pretty tight - and short - jowls unlike a Dane. Danes tend to droop a bit, and thus the lip/nose split looks long.
Topic is from April 9, 2012, thanks nuconvert.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition | Grand Rapids Public Museum
http://www.grmuseum.org/node/4227
http://www.rmstitanic.net/exhibitions.html
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