KENNEL NOTES.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20564, 4 June 1932, Page 4

KENNEL NOTES.

[By Caleb.] [Queries for answer in this column should be addressed to "Caleb/* care Thb Fkess, Christchurch, and to ensure publication on any Saturday must be received not later than the Tuesday preceding.] Ch. Redcot Reversion (imp.), the wire Fox Terrier bitch owned by Mr W. M. Jack, of St. Martins, is rearing two fine puppies, one of each sex, by her late kennel-mate, Redcot Reality (imp.). Good reports are to hand regarding the young black and tan Alsatian dog puppy Prince Tlior of Bromley, now in the kennels of Mr E. A. Hopkins, of Bromley. This youngster is by the North Islanders ch. Heather Glen Thor of Glen Lodge and Empress of India, and is showing exceptional promise. He is reported to be the only survivor of the litter, the remainder having succumbed to severe distemper. Mr G. H. Shaw has had his Labrador Retriever bitch Elmwood Sheelah on a stud visit to Mr K. Ower's young dog Ingestre Chum, a nice son of Don and Ingestre Sally (imp.). Mrs A. B. Talbot's wire Fox Terrier Bitch Wairiki "Welfare, a pleasing daughter of the imported dog Redcot Reality and Wairiki Whip-poor-Will, has whelped a fine litter of three dog puppies by the young winning dog Rosemoyne Reliance, owned by Miss D. Richards, of Fendalton. Mr C. V. Mcßeath's Labrador Retriever bitch Celerity of Clifton, a litter sister to the last field trial winner Agility of Clifton, has been mated to her kennel-mate, Pompey, the winning son of Caesar of Luard (imp.) and Sherborne Gay Lady.

Ashburtou Show. A good contingent of Christcliurch dogs and owners will- be making the trip to Asliburton for the annual Winter Show, which is to be held on .Tune 16th and 17th. Dr. A. C. McKillop will judge all breeds, and .judging will take place on the first day. Dogs and Psychology. , The best friend a man has in the world nfay turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name, may become traitors to their faith. The money a man has, he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps whon he needs it most. A man's reputation inay be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honour when success is with ns may be the first to throw a stone of malice when failure settles its cloud about our heads. The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog. A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground when the wintry winds blow, and the snow drives fiercely, if only ho may be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer. Ho will lick the wounds and sores that come from encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if ho were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. JVhen. riches take wings and

reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun on its journey through the heavens. If _ fortune drivos the master an outcast into the world friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him, to guard against danger and to fight his enemies. When the last scene of all comes, and .death takes/the master in hjs embrace and his body is laid away in eold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by the graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eves sad, but open, in alert "watchfulness, faithful and true even in death. Food for Sick Dogs. Do not forcibly cram the dog. A spoonful taken naturally is better than ten The latter exhausts the dog and worries him terribly. Little and often should be the rule. Milk diet ranks highest, but it should have eggs in it, and not be too sweet. Rabbit or chicken broth, with the meat finely cut up, is also good. Liver boiled is a dainty that few dogs refuse, but it is to be used with caution. Other good foods are grilled sweetbreads, .patent barley, fisb, but not the oily kinds, raw meat minced and without the fat in early convalescence, Bovril and Virol to pick up the strength and substance, and invalid biscuits. , If one rings the changes on all these, and nurses well without fidgeting the patient, the dog will do well. Answers to Correspondents. T.D.: Rotherham. L.McD.: Springbank. L.P.: Medbury. N.M.: Hanmer. E.MeC.: Kaikoura. 8.R.: Reef ton. A.P., Orari. G.P., Sefton. The secretary of the Tail-Waggers' Club advises that all three dogs were on their way to homes before 9 a.m. on the day the photograph* appeared. Your addresses have been noted for future reference.