KENNEL NOTES.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20412, 5 December 1931, Page 5

KENNEL NOTES.

[By Cai-eb.]

[Quexiw for answer in this eolamn •hould be addressed "Caleb," care Tn Christchurch, and to ensure publication on any Saturday must be received not later than the Tuesday preceding.] Opihi Brunhild# of Pastorale, the 014 English Sheepdog bitch owned by Mr F. G. Saville, of Fairlie, has whelped a fine litter of five puppies by her kennel-mate, King Robert. Mrs A. B. Talbot's young black Scottish Terrier bitch, Rosemoyne Rata, has been on a stud visit to Scottish Mac, the young dog owned by Mr R. O. Johnson, of St. Albans. Mrs H. Simon, of Addington, reports that the litter recently whelped by her Alsatian bitch, Irma of Lorraine, from Cito Picardy of Kilmartin, are developing into very promising specimens. They all possess tho attractive grey colour which is much in favour at present. Mrs A. J. White, of New Brighton, has secured from Johnson's Breeding Kennels a particularly good black, tan, and white Springer Spaniel dog puppy by Gunner Adair ex Patricia Gun. Mr G. Biltcliff, of-Riccarton, who recently secured the black Cocker Spaniel bitch, Papanui Dora, from Mr w. C. Leversedge, of Fendalton, has had many breeds of dogs in his kennels since the day when his Greyhound Luna was runner-up in the Waterloo Cup at Duncdin 51 years ago. In addition to Whippets and the various kinds of Terriers, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Curly Coated Retrievers, Pugs, St. Bernards, Newfoundlands, Rough-coated Collies, Irish Setters, and Bulldogs have at different times been owned and bred by this popular allround judge. Mr C. V. Mcßeath, of Clifton, lias disposed of a fine black Cocker Spaniel bitch puppy by Avon Ambassador cx Braeval Blast to Mr R. O. Johnson, of St. Albans. This youngster gives every indication of playing a prominent part in future shows. ' Exhibitor's Apology Accepted. The committee of the- Canterbury Kennel Club has accepted the apology tendered to the judgo by the Alsatian exhibitor recently dealt with for alleged insulting behaviour at the Royal Show. Chronic Eceana. It is often difficult to relieve chronic eczema in a dog; in fact, it may bocome very serious. The danger lies m the chance of erysipelas developing when the patches become ulcerated and the dog is reduced to a feeble condition. It frequently happens that those caseß of chronic eczema are mistaken for mange, and the unfortunate dog is treated with soft soap, kerosene, or creosote, and all sorts of violent applications which make matters a great deal worse. A good blood tonic, citrate of iron and ammonium in a mixture, suits such cases, and a soothing" ointment like lanoline or spermaceti will relieve the acute irritation of the akin. (Jive the dog some saline laxative, and let hini be fed on milk, gravy, and raw lean meat. The Family Dog. .Whatever may be said of the importance of outdoor.*kennelling for the larger canine breeds, there are many advantages in the accepted custom of giving the companion dog the entire Freedom of the house. Combined with its value in sounding a prompt alarm on the approach of strangers or the occurrence of suspicious noises, the alert, well-trained indoor dog gives its owners a comfortable sense of security. More surely than the one that - lives and sleeps in an outside kennel, the house dog gets xo understand the family's ways and wishes, to adapt himsolf to their various personalities, and to devote himself to them with unquestioning loyalty. The family dog rarely suffers from neglect. He is under fairly constant observation, gets an abundance of food,-a comfortable bedj and a good deal of affectionate fondling and 'conversational attention. Moreover, he enjoys . the inestimable advantage of that close association with humanity which is so very important In cultivating his companionable sensibility, and widening his mind to a perfect understanding of duty and responsibility. These well-intentioned indulgences, however, do not always result in bene- ' fit. It is ap epsy tovppoil a dog as to spoil a child. The house dog becomes a nuisantse instead of a pleasure if it Is- not trained* t6 good conduct and obedience, and'it is not without reason; '•thai veterinary practitioners, declare that the larger number, of I their c&iune patients axe the <Jxoufle 1 pets that hare been pampered in comfort and made ill by injudicious feed- j brigand insufficient exercise. The pleas- | tire of keeping a dog in the home, is dependent upon the animal's good behaviour, its prompt obedience, and its clean and regular habits.

The Bulldog's Grip. It is often difficult to make a bulldog loose his grip. In the days of bullbaiting this pertinacious and unyielding grip was a much cherished attribute in. the breed, and the projecting underjaw and pronounced laybaek of the foreface were especially cultivated for holding to the bull's upper lip or whatever part had been seized. The strong jaw is still a valued characteristic. It would be a poor bulldog that could not be lifted bodily from : the ground and swung to and frq ,jby. a towel or a stick >,which it was gripping, "To make a-bulldog loosen its grip, the old-fashioned method .was to sprinkle a,pinch oft» snuff over his nostrils, making him sneeze. Pepper is not to be recommended, as it is liable to injure,his eyes, A gopd way; is to dash cold water into the dog's face.-If it is well aimed, ;it will cause him to gasp and relinquish his hold.