The year 1940 was a changing one in the field of pure-bred and pet dogs. War conditions abroad stopped importations from Germany and to a great extent from England.
There were approximately 195 all-breed (averaging 45 of the 108 recognized breeds) shows and 112 specialty or one-breed shows held in the United States. Approximately 80,000 individual dogs were exhibited. The largest show again was the Morris and Essex Kennel Club show, Madison, New Jersey, the world's largest dog show, 3,462 dogs actually on the benches. Other shows in order: Westminster (New York City), Long Beach, Katonah, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland.
Approximately 90,000 dogs were registered on the stud books, principally that of the American Kennel Club. Popularity of breeds on this basis were as follows — the merry little cocker leading again; the smallest of the hounds, the beagle, second; the American-made breed, the Boston terrier, third; scottish terrier; fox terrier (both wires and smooths); dachshund; the saucy little pekingese; the hunting dog — the springer spaniel; the greyhound (principally due to the large number of racing greyhounds in Massachusetts and Florida); and tenth the perennial favorite, the collie.
The total number of dogs throughout the country remained stationary, approximately 12,000,000, of which 3,000,000 are pure-bred. Small animal hospitals devoted principally to dog practice numbered 1,500 with an investment of $20,000,000.
The total food bill of the country approximated $70,000,000; $5,000,000 for remedies; $9,000,000 for supplies and accessories; and an estimated $14,000,000 for veterinary services.
The highest price per pound for a dog sale was that of $750 paid for a four-pound yorkshire terrier, or $187,50 per pound. The dog had his week also. National Dog Week, in September, when 231 cities and communities held observances in behalf of man's best friend.
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