Isobel Ormiston

 Isobel Ormiston became involved in Schipperkes in the 1920's.  She went over to Belgium to study the breed, and began importing dogs to the US, beginning with CH Flore de Veeweyde.  During her lifetime, she was one of the most prolific writers that the breed has had in America.  We will be attempting to list all known articles and books written by her on this page.

This article is owned by Kristen Henry, an HSS member.  It was written by Isobel Ormiston in 1927 for the Kennel and Bench magazine, which is owned by CKC.

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Other articles by Isobel Ormiston:

These Dogs Rule Belgium's Canals
published by the AKC Gazette in 1926

There Is No Luck in Dogs
published by the AKC Gazette in 1941

The Schipperke: The "Little National Devil of Belgium"
published by Field and Fancy, date unknown

Isobel Ormiston also wrote the Breeder's Column for the AKC Gazette for an unknown  number of years.

Books:

The Book of the Schipperke Club of American, Inc
published by the SCA in 1933
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The Schipperke: The Best All-Around Small Dog
published by the SCA in 1940
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The Schipperke Comes of Age
published by the SCA in 1950
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