The RCA dog, known as Nipper, is indeed a terrier mix. Nipper gained fame as the mascot for the Victor Talking Machine Company and later RCA (Radio Corporation of America). The iconic image of him listening to a phonograph, titled His Master’s Voice, was painted by Francis Barraud in 1899.Nipper, born in 1884 and originally owned by Barraud’s brother Mark, was a mix of terrier breeds—likely including elements of Fox Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier. His depiction in 1900 was an early example of c

Music History Monday: On this day in 1931, RCA Victor released the 33 1/3 rpm recording of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski. It was the first 12-inch recording ever released. | RCA