The Cranes primarily imported Great Pyrenees, as well as some English Cocker Spaniels, and a few Old English Sheepdogs and Pekingese. The Cranes and their imports are shown here on the S.S. Ile de France, upon their return to the United States.
The Cranes personally imported many Great Pyrenees from France and across Europe to Knollwood, their estate in Needham, MA. They were often assisted in their Pyrenees selections by French breed authority, judge, and President of the R.A.C.P., M. Bernard Senac-Lagrange. The dogs made their journey to the USA on luxury liners, often quartered in plush accommodations, and were very well attended.
