Francis Butler

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Francis Butler (1810-1874) was an American author, linguist, veterinarian, and dog trainer, who lived in New York until his death. His success with the training and control of dogs is said to have been remarkable. He is also noted for being the first recorded owner of a Great Dane in the United States. He died from hydrophobia given to him from the bite of a dog he was treating.

[edit] Noted books

  • Dogo-graphy
  • Spanish Teacher
  • French Speaker
  • Breeding, Training, Management and Diseases of Dogs, &tc.
  • Butler's Poetical Sketches


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