KENNEL NOTES.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20523, 16 April 1932, Page 6

KENNEL NOTES.

[By Caleb.] [Queries for answer in this column should be addressed "Caleb," care Til* Piiess, Cliristclrurcb, and to ensures publication on any Saturday must bo received not later than the Tuesday preceding.] Mr E. A. Hopkins, of Brornlcy, lias secured from Mr A. Birkctt, of "Wellington, the young black, and fawn Alsatian clog, Prince Thor of India. This youngster is beautifully bred, being b.v ch. Heather Glen Thor, ex Empress of India. He already shows great promiso and should be an asset to the breed in the South Island. Mrs A. 15. Talbot's smart. {Scottish terrier bitch, Roscmoyne Mimosa, has been on a stud visit to Mr R. O. Johnson's dog, Scottish Mac. Mr 0. V. Mcßeath, of Clifton, reports that his blue roan coekor spaniel bitch, Trixio of Clifton, lias Avhclped a tine litter of flvo puppies, two dogs, by her kennel-mate, Avon Ambassador. Bunty of Roscmoyne, the smart little Cairn terrier bitch, owned by Mr P. P. Gilchrist, of Invercargill, lias whelped a line litter of four puppies, two dogs, by Mrs A. P>. Talbot's imported dog, ch. Ross-shire Chief. Bred in the purple, theso youngsters should make their presence felt at future shows. The Labrador retrieval' bitch, Strat.liinore Bess, owned by Sir Bruce Stewart, of Pigeon Bay, has -whelped throe good puppies, one dog, by Mr C. V. Mcßeath 'a .winning clog, Ponipey. Mr A. Cochrane, of Bealcy, lias secured a good black cocker spaniel dog puppy, by Wayland Banker, ex PapaJlui Blot, from its breeder, Mr \V. C. Leversedge, of Fendalton. Mrs M. F. McFarlane, of Waikari, has secured from Mr R. O. Johnson, a fine Labrador retriever dog puppy, by George Rex, of Flaxton, ex Sherborne Gay Lady, and bred by Mr J. T. Matson, of Sumner.

Mr I. G. Innes, of Richmond, lias had tho misfortune to lose Ins very promising Irish setter dog, Peter Pan, as tlie result of poisoning. Dr. A. Smith Morten, of Oamaru, advises that tlio Scottish terrier bitch, Ornsay Posic, just imported by him from Scotland, has whelped a fine litter of six puppies by Ornsay Cluaran, a prominent stud dog at koine. I'osie was secured from Mr John Campbell, of North Berwick, a well-known breeder and exhibitor. She is by oh. Ornsay Gorst, ex Dunbog Leeby, while the sire of the puppies Ornsay Cluaran is by ch. Albourno Barty, ex Craigicburu Dina. Fresh blood in this breed was badly needed and this importation should prove of considerable benefit to breeders. Kennel Club Parade. The committee of the Canterbury Kennel Club met 011 Thursday evening, when it was decided to hold a parade in Tattersall's building on tho evening of Friday, April 29th, th roe classes being provided, puppy, novice, and open, for which all breeds are eligible. Support,was extended to the newlvformed South Island Bulldog Club by allocating at this parade three classes for Bulldogs only. Similar treatment was accorded the Alsatianists. Messrß-J. -T. Matsori and A. 1!. Talbot were appointed tho judges. Bulldog Gait. In action the Bulldog should have a heavy and constrained gait, a rolling or sloping movement, appearing to walk with quick, short steps 011 the tips of his toes, his hind feet not being lifted high, but seeming to skim tho ground, and running with the right shoulder rather advanced in the manner of a horse when it is galloping. The action is ruled by the dug's stature, which is .low to the ground, very broad and compact as compared with other breeds, his body being carried between tho legs and not upon them as a Terrier's. That is to say, his olbows should be outside of. his chest, his body swinging between the'ni. His movements should bo free and active, not lazy, and for this reason the Bulldog ought to be muscular rather than fat. A very fat Bulldog that cannot jump upon his bench or chair is objectionable. Eczema Troubles. In tho treatment of eczema proper feeding is of first importance. Whatever.causes disorder of the. stomach, liver, or bowels may produce cczematous forms of skin disease. Worms are the most common of all causes of skin diseases. , Tho food given should be of such a nature as will prevent wastago likely to encourago the development of worms. Brown bread given once or twice n week has tho effect of helping to keep dogs free from worms. A dog's natural food is flesh, and a liberal allowance of raw lean meat is always safe. Answers to Correspondents. "Kaikoura." —See article on eczema. "E.B." —Excepting that St. Bernards and Newfoundlands are both big breeds there is not much similarity; tlicy are, in fact, quite distinct. The St. Bernard is tho larger, weighing sometimes as much as 2001b. He has a thick, dense coat of rich red or orange colour, with whito markings.about the neck, chest, and legs. The Newfoundland weighs about 1201b. Ilis coat is thick, harsh, and straight. In colour he is all black or white and black. The St. Bernard is a mountain dog, suited for working in snow, while tho Newfoundland is a water dog, fitted for swimming.