Ch. Slumber was an
Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog that emerged in England from early types of herding dog. Obsolete names for the breed include Shepherd's Dog and . The nickname ''Bob-tail'' (or ''Bobtail'') originates from how dogs of the bree ...
that won best in show at the
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an all-breed conformation show, traditionally held annually at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is one of a handful of benched shows in the United States. Dogs ...
in 1914.
He was owned by Mrs. Tyler Morse (Allon Mae Fulle
and was "hands down"
the winner of the show. Slumber's win in 1914 is credited with having promoted the popularity of the breed today.
[David Alderton -1991 - The Dog - Page 83 051706104X "OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG The Old English Sheepdog has become a very popular breed during recent years, ... the breed caught public attention when Champion Slumber won 'Best in Show' at the Westminster Show in New York in 1914."]
References
Best in Show winners of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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