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'''Donald Anderson''' (1934–2014) was an [[Anglo-Indian]] big game hunter, angler and naturalist. The son of Kenneth Anderson, Donald shot his first leopard at the age of 13 and over the course of his life shot numerous elephant, tiger, leopard, bear, gaur, wild boar and deer, reluctantly giving up hunting in 1972 with the passing of the [[Wildlife Protection Act, 1972|Indian Wildlife Protection Act]]. Donald gained fame from his contributions to his father's writings, describing several hunts for rogue and man-eating tigers and leopards, he was also [[Stewart Granger|Stewart Granger's]] stunt double for the film [[Harry Black and the Tiger]]. Donald lived in Bangalore and like his father hunted the forests of southern India, he hunted with a [[.423 Mauser]] rifle for large and dangerous game, a [[.30-06 Springfield]] rifle for deer and wild boar and a [[W. W. Greener]] shotgun. It has been claimed that Donald was one of the last white hunters from India's colonial period.<ref name=Anderson-call-maneater/><ref name=Anderson-jungle-killers/><ref name=Anderson-tales-from-jungle/><ref name=Anderson-this-jungle/><ref name=Mathew/> |
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| altname = Scottish Bull Terrier<br>Blue Poll Bulldog<br>Blue Poll |
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| name = Blue Paul Terrier |
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The '''Blue Paul Terrier''' was a Scottish [[dog breed|breed of dog]] that is now [[extinct]]. |
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<ref name=Mathew>Joshua Mathew, ''The last white hunter: reminiscences of a colonial shikari'', Indus Source Books, Mumbai, 2018, {{ISBN|978-9385509124}}.</ref> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier's origins are disputed but it was once numerous in various parts of Scotland. One story of the Blue Paul Terrier's origins is that [[John Paul Jones]] brought them from abroad and when he visited his native town of [[Kirkcudbright]] around [[1770]]. The [[Roma people|gypsies]] around the [[Kirkintilloch]] district kept Blue Paul Terriers for [[dog fighting]], and they claimed the dogs came from the [[Galloway]] coast. A more likely story is a British military officer posted to the Glasgow area brought with him an [[Irish Blue Terrier]] bitch from the [[Earl of Kerry]]'s kennels, when he was reposted he left his bitch with friends who bred her with a white [[bull and terrier]] of the [[Duke of Hamilton]]'s breeding to create the breed. Another story states the breed descend from a bitch named ''Blue Poll'' from a village near [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]], and that a visiting Scotsman purchased several of her pups and returned with them to his homeland.<ref name=Harris/><ref name=Homan/><ref name=Meyrick/><ref name=Zwettler/> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier was clearly a bull and terrier cross that was most likely bred from bulldogs and terriers in Scotland with infusions other similar dogs brought from England and Ireland. The breed was very popular in Scotland in the mid [[19th century]], but it progressively lost popularity and is believed to have become extinct in the early [[20th century]].<ref name=Harris/><ref name=Zwettler/> |
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<ref name=Anderson-tales-from-jungle>Kenneth Anderson, ''Tales from the Indian jungle'', George Allen & Unwin, London, 1970.</ref> |
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In the in the mid 19th century, the breed was among the first dogs to arrive in the United States with [[British people|British]] immigrants, along with the bull and terrier.<ref name=Homan/> |
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<ref name=Anderson-this-jungle>Kenneth Anderson, ''This is the Jungle'', George Allen & Unwin, London, 1964.</ref> |
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Kenneth Anderson, [https://archive.org/stream/ManEatersAndJungleKillers/Man%20Eaters%20and%20Jungle%20Killers#page/n9/mode/2up ''Man eaters and jungle killers''], George Allen & Unwin, London, 1957. |
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===Appearance=== |
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The Blue Paul Terrier weighed around {{convert|45|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, sources vary about its height, some stating it stood around{{convert|14|in|cm|abbr=on}} at the shoulder, others state it was as tall as {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}}. The breed resembled early [[bull terrier]]s.<ref name=Harris/><ref name=Homan/><ref name=Meyrick/><ref name=Zwettler/> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier's head was large, its forehead was flat, short, square and broad but not receding like that of the [[Bulldog]], its jaws and teeth were even with no overhanging [[flews]]. They had a slight dip between the eyes, which were dark hazel and not sunken, prominent, nor showing [[Nictitating membrane|haw]], its eyebrows were contracted or knit. The ears were small, thin, high set and usually [[cropping|cropped]], and the face was not wrinkled. The facial expression of the Blue Paul Terrier has never been seen in any other breed, although it is frequently recognised in some [[mixed-breed dog]]s.<ref name=Homan/><ref name=Meyrick/> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier was powerfully built, its body was round and well ribbed, its back was short, broad and muscular but not roached, and its chest deep and wide. The tail was set low and devoid of fringe, rather drooping and never rising above the back. The Blue Paul Terrier stood straight and firmly on its legs, its forelegs were stout and muscular, showing no curve whilst its hind legs were very thick and strong, with well-developed muscles.<ref name=Homan/> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier had a smooth coat, the usual colour was dark [[blue]], similar to some [[Greyhounds]], however some were [[brindle]] or red, known as red smuts.<ref name=Homan/><ref name=Meyrick/> |
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===Temperament=== |
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The Blue Paul Terrier was known for its courage and strength, it was said to be game to the death and could suffer great punishment, when fighting they were considered expert and tricky in their tactics, making them great favorites with those who indulged in [[dog fighting]].<ref name=Homan/> |
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==Legacy== |
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Due to its fighting skills, in the early 19th century the Blue Paul Terrier was a foundational breed in the development of the [[Staffordshire Bull Terrier]], its blue colouring can still be seen in that breed. The Blue Paul Terrier also influenced the development of the [[American Pit Bull Terrier]] and the [[American Staffordshire Terrier]].<ref name="Homan"/> |
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==References== |
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<ref name=Harris>Dr Davis Harris, ''The Bully Breeds'', Kennel Club Books, Freehold NJ, 2008, {{ISBN|978-1-59378-664-9}}, pp 30-31.</ref> |
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<ref name=Homan>Mike Homan, ''A complete history of fighting dogs,'' Howell Book House Inc, London, 2000, {{ISBN|978-1582451282}}, ch 19.</ref> |
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<ref name=Meyrick>John Meyrick, ''House Dogs and Sporting Dogs'', John Van Voorst, London, 1861.</ref> |
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<ref name=Zwettler>Walter & Marlene Zwettler, ''The great book of bulldogs, bull terrier and molosser: Part 1 Bulldogs and Bull Terrier'', epubli GmbH, Berlin, 2012, {{ISBN|978-3-8442-3922-5}}.</ref> |
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==External links== |
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* [http://molosserdogs.com/m/articles/view/2238-scottish-blue-paul-bullterrier Molosser dogs, "Scottish Blue Paul Bullterrier", ''molosserdogs.com''], retrieved 7 May 18. |
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Revision as of 23:18, 7 May 2018
| Blue Paul Terrier | |
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| Other names | Scottish Bull Terrier Blue Poll Bulldog Blue Poll |
| Origin | Scotland |
| Breed status | Extinct |
| Dog (domestic dog) | |
The Blue Paul Terrier was a Scottish breed of dog that is now extinct.
History
The Blue Paul Terrier's origins are disputed but it was once numerous in various parts of Scotland. One story of the Blue Paul Terrier's origins is that John Paul Jones brought them from abroad and when he visited his native town of Kirkcudbright around 1770. The gypsies around the Kirkintilloch district kept Blue Paul Terriers for dog fighting, and they claimed the dogs came from the Galloway coast. A more likely story is a British military officer posted to the Glasgow area brought with him an Irish Blue Terrier bitch from the Earl of Kerry's kennels, when he was reposted he left his bitch with friends who bred her with a white bull and terrier of the Duke of Hamilton's breeding to create the breed. Another story states the breed descend from a bitch named Blue Poll from a village near Newcastle, and that a visiting Scotsman purchased several of her pups and returned with them to his homeland.[1][2][3][4]
The Blue Paul Terrier was clearly a bull and terrier cross that was most likely bred from bulldogs and terriers in Scotland with infusions other similar dogs brought from England and Ireland. The breed was very popular in Scotland in the mid 19th century, but it progressively lost popularity and is believed to have become extinct in the early 20th century.[1][4]
In the in the mid 19th century, the breed was among the first dogs to arrive in the United States with British immigrants, along with the bull and terrier.[2]
Description
Appearance
The Blue Paul Terrier weighed around 45 lb (20 kg), sources vary about its height, some stating it stood around14 in (36 cm) at the shoulder, others state it was as tall as 20 in (51 cm). The breed resembled early bull terriers.[1][2][3][4]
The Blue Paul Terrier's head was large, its forehead was flat, short, square and broad but not receding like that of the Bulldog, its jaws and teeth were even with no overhanging flews. They had a slight dip between the eyes, which were dark hazel and not sunken, prominent, nor showing haw, its eyebrows were contracted or knit. The ears were small, thin, high set and usually cropped, and the face was not wrinkled. The facial expression of the Blue Paul Terrier has never been seen in any other breed, although it is frequently recognised in some mixed-breed dogs.[2][3]
The Blue Paul Terrier was powerfully built, its body was round and well ribbed, its back was short, broad and muscular but not roached, and its chest deep and wide. The tail was set low and devoid of fringe, rather drooping and never rising above the back. The Blue Paul Terrier stood straight and firmly on its legs, its forelegs were stout and muscular, showing no curve whilst its hind legs were very thick and strong, with well-developed muscles.[2]
The Blue Paul Terrier had a smooth coat, the usual colour was dark blue, similar to some Greyhounds, however some were brindle or red, known as red smuts.[2][3]
Temperament
The Blue Paul Terrier was known for its courage and strength, it was said to be game to the death and could suffer great punishment, when fighting they were considered expert and tricky in their tactics, making them great favorites with those who indulged in dog fighting.[2]
Legacy
Due to its fighting skills, in the early 19th century the Blue Paul Terrier was a foundational breed in the development of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, its blue colouring can still be seen in that breed. The Blue Paul Terrier also influenced the development of the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Dr Davis Harris, The Bully Breeds, Kennel Club Books, Freehold NJ, 2008, ISBN 978-1-59378-664-9, pp 30-31.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Mike Homan, A complete history of fighting dogs, Howell Book House Inc, London, 2000, ISBN 978-1582451282, ch 19.
- ^ a b c d John Meyrick, House Dogs and Sporting Dogs, John Van Voorst, London, 1861.
- ^ a b c Walter & Marlene Zwettler, The great book of bulldogs, bull terrier and molosser: Part 1 Bulldogs and Bull Terrier, epubli GmbH, Berlin, 2012, ISBN 978-3-8442-3922-5.
External links
- Molosser dogs, "Scottish Blue Paul Bullterrier", molosserdogs.com, retrieved 7 May 18.