Jemmy Shaw

Jemmy Shaw also known as Jimmy Shaw was one of the pioneer fanciers of the early dog show days, a promoter of dog fighting and rat-baiting contests and a breeder of Old English bulldogs, Bull Terriers, and Toy Terriers.[1] According to the Sporting Chronicle Annual, Jem owned a black and tan Bull and Terrier named "Jacko", the world record holder for rat killing.

References

  1. ^ Mayhew, H. (1851). London Labour and the London Poor, Volumne 3, Pg. 9. London: Griffen, Bohn and Company, Stationer's Hall Court.

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