Charles Henry Lane

Charles Henry Lane, sometimes published as C. H. Lane, was a British writer known for books on domestic animals and the culture around breeding and showing them. Sources available online consistently link him with works on dogs, cats, rabbits, and cavies, and also note his association with early writing on the Manx cat.

His best-known books include All About Dogs: A Book for Doggy People and Rabbits, Cats and Cavies. The surviving editions present him not just as an author but as someone deeply involved in the animal world, describing him as a breeder, exhibitor, and judge. That practical experience helped give his books an approachable, firsthand feel.

Although detailed biographical information seems limited, Lane's writing still offers a vivid window into animal fancying in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Readers interested in the history of pets, pedigree culture, and classic animal guides will find him an engaging companion.