Cock that charmed a butcher, is the enemy of all dogs

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Cock that charmed a butcher, is the enemy of all dogs

Cock that charmed a butcher, is the enemy of all dogs !. Billy, cock whose charming ways appealed so much to F E Durrant, a butcher of Criclewood, London, that is now a treasured pet, has become the closest friend of the cat next door, but he hates dogs !.
His antipathy to all dogs is so intense that no dog can pass him when he is in the shop.
Billy has one weakness, vanity. He admires himself in mirrors and watches himself performing a solemn little dance he has invented.
Phot shows, Billy ignores the coaxing of Mr F E Darrant and refuses to let Judy a collie, enter the shop.
13 March 1936

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Media ID 11320656

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Animal Crackers Archive Funny Humour Picture Library Press Press Photography Quirky Stills Agency Stock Agency Stock Photography Vintage Planet News

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This vintage print captures the intriguing story of Billy, a charming cock that has won over the heart of a London butcher but has become the sworn enemy of all dogs. F E Durrant, a butcher from Cricklewood, London, was so captivated by Billy's charismatic ways that he decided to keep him as his treasured pet. Surprisingly, Billy has formed an unlikely friendship with the neighboring cat; however, his hatred for dogs knows no bounds. The intensity of Billy's antipathy towards canines is evident in this image as he stands guard at Mr. Durrant's shop entrance, refusing entry to Judy the collie despite her owner's coaxing. No dog dares to pass him when he assumes this duty. Despite his disdain for other four-legged creatures, it seems that Billy possesses one weakness - vanity. The proud rooster often admires himself in mirrors and even performs a unique little dance that he invented himself. This humorous and quirky photograph showcases not only an extraordinary bond between man and bird but also highlights the amusing idiosyncrasies of animals. Captured in 1936 by Planet News photographers from TopFoto. co. uk, this still image offers us a glimpse into life between the wars and reminds us of how unexpected friendships can form even among natural adversaries like cats and birds or roosters and butchers' shops.

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