Facts about the Yorkshire Terrier Ch. Huddersfield Ben

Huddersfield Ben 1865-1861, is considered the foundation sire of the breed.

In his day Ben won many prizes, both as a show dog 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.

At the age of 6, 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.

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