1866 : Mr Pluckrose Shows his Blue Tan Terrier

Title:  Bell’s Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, 2286 7f
Date:   10 February 1866
Place:  London

CANINE FANCY

A show of dogs will take place at Mr Collier’s, Duke of Sussex, Goldsmith-row, Hackney-road, on Feb 11. Chair taken by Mr Gifford, who will show his stud of bulldogs, faced by Mr. Pluckrose, who will show his blue tan terrier stock dog against all comers for £5 a side. Mr Craucher will show his black and tan terrier stock dog against all comers. Mr White of Deptford will show his wonderful cat rabbit. A host of the Surrey siders have promised to show their studs. Some of the Kentish Fancy have also promised to attend. Chair taken at eight o’clock.

Does anyone know what a "cat rabbit" is?

 

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