Huddersfield Ben Day – Let's Celebrate! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Nancy1999 · 09-23-2009, 06:25 AM

I don't know if all of you have heard about him, but all are Yorkies are related to each other through Huddersfield Ben. He's the great great great great great (ect) great grandfather of all our yorkies. Huddersfield Ben was born in England in 1865 and his mom was Lady and his dad was Mr. Boscovitch's dog! Huddersfield Ben is universally acknowledged to be the foundation sire of the breed. In his day Ben won many prizes, both as a show dig and in ratting contests. He had tremendous influence in setting the breed type for the Yorkshire Terrier, a new breed still under development in Ben's day.

In spite of his short lifespan, Huddersfield Ben was responsible for producing most of the foundation stock of the Yorkshire Terrier. He was an extremely popular stud dog, being prepotent , and especially due to his reputation as one of the first to breed true to type Yorkshire Terriers. Although between 9 -12 lbs himself he regularly sired stock that competed in the under 7 lbs limit.

Here's his pedigree.

Huddersfield Ben Day – Let's Celebrate!-huddersfield-ped.jpg

Pedigree for Huddersfield Ben, which shows that Ben was linebred.

Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Foster of Bradford, in West Yorkshire England, owned Huddersfield Ben. The dog was bred by Mr. W. Eastwood in the town of Huddersfield, England. According to Ben's pedigree, he was linebred (the product of a mother-son pairing), as was his mother Lady. Lady was the great-great-granddaughter of Mr. J. Swift’s Old Crab, a long coated black and tan terrier born around 1850. Old Crab and Old Kitty, a Paisley Terrier owned by J. Kershaw of Halifax, West Yorkshire England, are the earliest recorded predecessors to the Yorkshire Terrier.

Show career

Huddersfield Ben, registration number 3612, had an accomplished career in dog shows. He competed in Manchester in 1869 and placed second. He was shown again at Manchester in 1870 and won first place. At the Crystal Palace dog shows in 1870 and 1871 Ben took first and second prizes (respectively). Throughout his show career Ben won 74 prizes.
At the age of 6, on September 23, 1871, Ben was run over by a carriage and killed. After Ben's death, his body was preserved and kept under glass, which allowed many to see this famous dog long after his death.

All the information posted here is taken from Wikepedia. Huddersfield Ben - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

So let's celebrate his life, and remember that we are all related through this little guy!

Here are a few of his pictures, I should say portraits.

Princes mom · 09-23-2009, 06:36 AM

YouTube - Disco lights - Celebration

Very interesting!! Thank you for sharing!!

Nancy1999 · 09-23-2009, 06:44 AM

Lol, perfect U-tube, makes me want to party, do you think 7:40 AM is too early for a cocktail? Maybe, I should wait till 8:00 to be safe.

joesmom · 09-23-2009, 06:51 AM

Nancy think about it this way, some where in the world it's 12:00 pm...

Princes mom · 09-23-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Lol, perfect U-tube, makes me want to party, do you think 7:40 AM is too early for a cocktail? Maybe, I should wait till 8:00 to be safe.

It's 10:52 here, so why not!!! Glad you like the video! Memories...

3FurryFaces · 09-23-2009, 07:02 AM

Nancy- Thanks for sharing. I've read much about Huddersfireld Ben, but did not know this was some kind of anniversary... If not for this dog - where would we all be??? lol

Nancy1999 · 09-23-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 3FurryFaces

Nancy- Thanks for sharing. I've read much about Huddersfireld Ben, but did not know this was some kind of anniversary... If not for this dog - where would we all be??? lol

I know I can't believe that they don't even have a Hallmark card yet to mark this day! Ben was able to produce smaller dogs that allowed yorkies to compete in the toy breed, so I guess we wouldn't have any toys if it weren't for Ben!

diane boden · 09-23-2009, 11:39 AM

Every book written on the Yorkie in this country aknowledges Bens contribution to our beautiful breed so I think its a great idea we celebrate him.

FlDebra · 09-23-2009, 11:45 AM

Great idea to post this Nancy! I will tell my Ben that today is his namesake's Day! We'll have a party -- bully sticks all around! Horray! Where's the confetti? Actually, my living room looks like someone has already spread confetti or snow. I had two new lamps delivered (they sent a huge furniture truck for 2 little lamps! LOL). When I got them all unpacked, there are little tiny bits of styrofoam everywhere! Wouldn't you know it, I just vacuumed last night too!

Aren't you glad the breeders of yore softened the look of our Yorkshire Terrier's faces?

Nancy1999 · 09-23-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FlDebra

Great idea to post this Nancy! I will tell my Ben that today is his namesake's Day! We'll have a party -- bully sticks all around! Horray! Where's the confetti? Actually, my living room looks like someone has already spread confetti or snow. I had two new lamps delivered (they sent a huge furniture truck for 2 little lamps! LOL). When I got them all unpacked, there are little tiny bits of styrofoam everywhere! Wouldn't you know it, I just vacuumed last night too!

Aren't you glad the breeders of yore softened the look of our Yorkshire Terrier's faces?

Gosh I hate that foamiy stuff, and it seems to cling to things, maybe it's our dry air.

It's funny I really never thought much about dogs faces until YT, I thought Toto from the Wizard of Oz was the most beautiful dog ever, and now when I look back on the movie, I think he really didn't have that good looking of a face. Lol, YT has spoiled me on dog faces.

capt_noonie · 09-23-2009, 12:59 PM

Yay Ben!

Thanks for posting this Nancy!

09-23-2009, 06:25 AM	#1
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Huddersfield Ben Day – Let's Celebrate! I don't know if all of you have heard about him, but all are Yorkies are related to each other through Huddersfield Ben. He's the great great great great great (ect) great grandfather of all our yorkies. Huddersfield Ben was born in England in 1865 and his mom was Lady and his dad was Mr. Boscovitch's dog! Huddersfield Ben is universally acknowledged to be the foundation sire of the breed. In his day Ben won many prizes, both as a show dig and in ratting contests. He had tremendous influence in setting the breed type for the Yorkshire Terrier, a new breed still under development in Ben's day. In spite of his short lifespan, Huddersfield Ben was responsible for producing most of the foundation stock of the Yorkshire Terrier. He was an extremely popular stud dog, being prepotent , and especially due to his reputation as one of the first to breed true to type Yorkshire Terriers. Although between 9 -12 lbs himself he regularly sired stock that competed in the under 7 lbs limit. Here's his pedigree. Pedigree for Huddersfield Ben, which shows that Ben was linebred. Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Foster of Bradford, in West Yorkshire England, owned Huddersfield Ben. The dog was bred by Mr. W. Eastwood in the town of Huddersfield, England. According to Ben's pedigree, he was linebred (the product of a mother-son pairing), as was his mother Lady. Lady was the great-great-granddaughter of Mr. J. Swift’s Old Crab, a long coated black and tan terrier born around 1850. Old Crab and Old Kitty, a Paisley Terrier owned by J. Kershaw of Halifax, West Yorkshire England, are the earliest recorded predecessors to the Yorkshire Terrier. Show career Huddersfield Ben, registration number 3612, had an accomplished career in dog shows. He competed in Manchester in 1869 and placed second. He was shown again at Manchester in 1870 and won first place. At the Crystal Palace dog shows in 1870 and 1871 Ben took first and second prizes (respectively). Throughout his show career Ben won 74 prizes. At the age of 6, on September 23, 1871, Ben was run over by a carriage and killed. After Ben's death, his body was preserved and kept under glass, which allowed many to see this famous dog long after his death. All the information posted here is taken from Wikepedia. Huddersfield Ben - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia So let's celebrate his life, and remember that we are all related through this little guy! Here are a few of his pictures, I should say portraits. Attached Thumbnails __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

09-23-2009, 06:44 AM	#3
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Lol, perfect U-tube, makes me want to party, do you think 7:40 AM is too early for a cocktail? Maybe, I should wait till 8:00 to be safe. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

09-23-2009, 06:51 AM	#4
joesmom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NewYork Posts: 401	Nancy think about it this way, some where in the world it's 12:00 pm... __________________ Mommy to Joe Lainee and skin teen Sam My Baby Blossom Mommy loves You & misses you so much..xoxoxo RIP My Love

09-23-2009, 11:45 AM	#9
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Great idea to post this Nancy! I will tell my Ben that today is his namesake's Day! We'll have a party -- bully sticks all around! Horray! Where's the confetti? Actually, my living room looks like someone has already spread confetti or snow. I had two new lamps delivered (they sent a huge furniture truck for 2 little lamps! LOL). When I got them all unpacked, there are little tiny bits of styrofoam everywhere! Wouldn't you know it, I just vacuumed last night too! Aren't you glad the breeders of yore softened the look of our Yorkshire Terrier's faces? __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

09-23-2009, 12:59 PM	#11
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Yay Ben! Thanks for posting this Nancy! __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

09-23-2009, 07:02 AM	#6
3FurryFaces Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY, USA Posts: 302	Nancy- Thanks for sharing. I've read much about Huddersfireld Ben, but did not know this was some kind of anniversary... If not for this dog - where would we all be??? lol

09-23-2009, 11:39 AM	#8
diane boden YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: england Posts: 676 Blog Entries: 23	Every book written on the Yorkie in this country aknowledges Bens contribution to our beautiful breed so I think its a great idea we celebrate him.