Thomas William Hogarth
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Thomas William Hogarth was an author, dog judge, dog breeder, genetics enthusiast and veterinary surgeon
. He was an author of several books published in the 1930s about the Bull Terrier
and breeding of Bull Terriers.
Hogarth was born in Kelso on the borders of Scotland
, on 6 April 1901. He attended Kelso High School
and Giggleswick School
. After the First World War he traveled to and worked in Canada
. He bred Bull Terriers in the early 1920s in Scotland using the kennel name Galalaw.
Hogarth traveled extensively in the late 1920s and early 1930s as a dog judge; specially in 1929 judged in South Africa
, India
, Ceylon, Burma, and Australia
.
When in Perth, Western Australia he also made comments related to the public debate about the Alsatian question
He also judged dogs in Argentina in the early 1930s. He attended Ontario Veterinary College
, University of Toronto
(now University of Guelph
) in the 1930s, and he graduated in 1937. While he was studying he published four books relating to Bull Terriers in the 1930s, as well as one book on recollections of his dog judging travels, and possibly the only book of verse about Bull Terriers.
Hogarth settled in and practiced as a Veterinary Surgeon at Swanbourne
Veterinary Hospital (now known as Swanbourne Veterinary Centre), in Perth, Western Australia
1940s to the 1960s.
The main customers were dog and cat owners, but he did have the opportunity to deal with the occasional circus animal from visiting circuses. He was involved with early stages of the Guide Dogs for the Blind, Dogs Refuge Home, Western Australian Veterinary Surgeons Board and was patron of the Fremantle Ladies Pipe Band.
In the 1970s and 1980s he was one of a group of West Australian book collectors who were well known on the antiquarian book sale and auction circuit in Perth.
On retirement he lived in Darlington, Western Australia
. He occasionally judged at dog shows in his 70's. With his wife, he bred Old English Game fowl and kept a range of dogs - but never a bull terrier. He died in Perth, Western Australia on Australia Day
, 26 January 1999. His wife, son and three grandchildren survived him.
Veterinary surgeon
Veterinary surgeon is a term used to describe:*The full title of a vet, who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals, in the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth countries**See also Veterinary medicine in the United Kingdom...
. He was an author of several books published in the 1930s about the 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...
and breeding of Bull Terriers.
Hogarth was born in Kelso on the borders of Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, on 6 April 1901. He attended Kelso High School
Kelso High School (Scotland)
Kelso High School is a secondary school in Kelso, Scotland, under the control of the Scottish Borders Council. It is one of nine secondary schools in the Scottish Borders and the only one in Kelso. Pupils come to Kelso High School from the town of Kelso, the villages of Ednam, Eckford, Heiton,...
and Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School is an independent co-educational boarding school in Giggleswick, near Settle, North Yorkshire, England.- Early school :...
. After the First World War he traveled to and worked in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He bred Bull Terriers in the early 1920s in Scotland using the kennel name Galalaw.
Hogarth traveled extensively in the late 1920s and early 1930s as a dog judge; specially in 1929 judged in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Ceylon, Burma, and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
.
When in Perth, Western Australia he also made comments related to the public debate about the Alsatian question
He also judged dogs in Argentina in the early 1930s. He attended Ontario Veterinary College
Ontario Veterinary College
The Ontario Veterinary College is the oldest and one of the most well known veterinary school in Canada and North America. It is located on the campus of the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario...
, University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
(now University of Guelph
University of Guelph
The University of Guelph, also known as U of G, is a comprehensive public research university in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation of Ontario Agricultural College, the Macdonald Institute, and the Ontario Veterinary College...
) in the 1930s, and he graduated in 1937. While he was studying he published four books relating to Bull Terriers in the 1930s, as well as one book on recollections of his dog judging travels, and possibly the only book of verse about Bull Terriers.
Hogarth settled in and practiced as a Veterinary Surgeon at Swanbourne
Swanbourne, Western Australia
-Facilities:Swanbourne includes the 18-hole Cottesloe Golf Club and Swanbourne Beach. Swanbourne is also well-known for having the only nudist beach in Perth. The beach, situated on army land and thus not subject to local council authority, is immediately north of the officially named Swanbourne...
Veterinary Hospital (now known as Swanbourne Veterinary Centre), in Perth, Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
1940s to the 1960s.
The main customers were dog and cat owners, but he did have the opportunity to deal with the occasional circus animal from visiting circuses. He was involved with early stages of the Guide Dogs for the Blind, Dogs Refuge Home, Western Australian Veterinary Surgeons Board and was patron of the Fremantle Ladies Pipe Band.
In the 1970s and 1980s he was one of a group of West Australian book collectors who were well known on the antiquarian book sale and auction circuit in Perth.
On retirement he lived in Darlington, Western Australia
Darlington, Western Australia
Darlington, Western Australia, is a locality in the Shire of Mundaring on the Darling Scarp, dissected by Nyaania Creek and north of the Helena River.- Location :...
. He occasionally judged at dog shows in his 70's. With his wife, he bred Old English Game fowl and kept a range of dogs - but never a bull terrier. He died in Perth, Western Australia on Australia Day
Australia Day
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia...
, 26 January 1999. His wife, son and three grandchildren survived him.
1929 Dog Judging and Travel
These are correlated to some of the text - Travels of a Dog Judge.- 3 January Sangrur, Jind, India
- January Patiala, India
- 25–26 January Calcutta, India
- 30 January Rangoon, Burma
- 8–9 February Chutter Manzil, Lucknow, India
- 11–12 February Allahabad, India
- 18–19 February Bombay, India
- 25 February Patiala, India
- 4 March Dehra Dun, India
- 8 March Calcutta, India
- 15 March Colombo, Ceylon
- 27–28 March Perth, Western Australia
- April , South Australia
- 26–27 April Sydney, New South Wales
- 14–18 May Ipswich, Queensland
- 3 June Newcastle, New South Wales
- 7–8 June Melbourne, Victoria
- 2–3 August Ceylon
- 20–21 September Durban, South Africa
- October Buenos Aires, Argentina