KENNEL NOTES.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20612, 30 July 1932, Page 5

KENNEL NOTES.

I'By Caled.] [Queries {or answer in this column should be addressed to "Caleb," care The Press, Cbristchurch, and to ensure publication on any Saturday piuut be received not later than the Tuesday preceding.]. Mrs O. H. Donaldson, of Oamaru, owner o? the pleasing rough-coated collie dog Lochiol Cadet, has joined 'the ranks of breeders, and has secured from Mr J. Townsend, of Hastings, a young bitch by Eosythe Reflection, ex Elmslcy Model. This youngster should make .in ideal mate, for Cadet. The wire Fox Terrier bitch Lady of Cracker, owned by Mr R. O. Johnson, of St, Albans, has been mated to h-r kennel-mate, Wairiki WirebOy. Clydo Lady, the blue roan coeker spaniel owned by' Mrs M. Satterthwaite, of Fendalton, has whelped a great litter of six puppies, four dogs, by Stravon Regal, the young winning dog owned by Mr I. Sewell, of Fcndalton. Air M. F. Woodward, of Oamaru, has secured from Mr D. H. Edgar, of Wellington, a very promising Irish terrier bit-eli in Gilford Ruby. This young .i ster is particularly well bred, being by j ch. Koscrea Recruit, ox Gilford Port- I way Gem, and should do well for her now owner. Mr X. Crawford, of Blenheim, has had his winning black cocker spaniel bitch, Barota Bustler, a daughter of Bustle of Stoke, on a stud visit to Mr T. Cressey'a good dog Beverley Bill. Boon Cup Content. Two well-known esportsmen, Lsj Messrs Ab. Dawson and Charles Clarke, have been appointed judges for the field trial being hold by the Canterbury Kennel Club on September 17th. The Family Dog. Whatover 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 tho house. Combined with its value in sounding a prompt alarm on the approach of strangers or the occurrence of suspicious noises, the alert, well-trainod 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 to : understand the family's ways and ' wishes, to adapt himself tn their various personalities, and to devote himself to them with unquestioning loyalty. By subjecting himself to the routine of the household he becomes regular in his habits. The family dog rarely suffers from neglect. lie is under fairly constant observation, gets an abundance of food, :i comfortable bed, and a good deal of affectionate fondling and conversational attention. Moreover, he eajoys tin: inestimable advantage of that close association with humanity which is •*<> very important in cultivating his companionable sensibility y.nd widening his mind to 3. perfect understanding of dutv and responsibility, These well-intentioned indulgences, however, do not jilways result in benefit, It 5s as easy to spoil «a dog as to

spoil a child. The house dog becomes a nuisance instead of a pleasure if it is not trained to good conduct and quick obedience, and it is not without reason that veterinary practitioners aver that the larger number of their canine patients are the house pets that have been pampered in comfort, and made ill by injudicious feeding and insufficient exercise. The pleasure 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 hia grip. In the days of bullbaiting, this pertinacious and unyielding grip was a much-cherished attribute in the tweed, and the projecting underjaw and pronounced layback of the foreface were especially cultivated for holding to the bull's upper lip or whatever part might bo seized. The strong jaw is still a valued characteristic. Xt would be a poor bulldog that could not be lifted bodily from the ground and swung to and fro by a towel or a stick which it was grippr g. To mtfke a bulldog loosen its grip, the old-fashioned method was to sprinkle a pinch of snuff over his nostrils, making him sneeze. Pepper is not to be recommended, as it is liable to injure tho eyes. A good way Is to dash cold water into the dog's face. If it is well aimed it -vtill cause him to gasp and relinquish his hold. ■ Fetching and Carrying. The habit indulged in by many dogowners of throwing stones for their pet to fetch and carry is one which may have serious results. The stono may bounce and strike the dog in the eys, or, in the excitement of his run he may snap at it, and get it fixed in' his throat or between his jaws, or he may even swallow it. In any case, the stone is apt to injure the dog's teeth, and there are more suitable things for him to retrieve, . . . , Few things htc better than, a xiuviy large indiarubber ball, but the best instrument is a specially-made wooden dumb-bell with an axle between the bulbs, which is easy for him to pick up and carry without the possibility of injury. Whatever is used should bo thrown well away from the dog, and not towards him, so that it may be at rest on the ground before he reaches it. Hamilton Kennel Club. Entries close to-day for tlfc annual show of the Hamilton Kennel Club, which takes place on August 11th ana 12th. The well-known Cbrxstchureh veteran, Mr W. C. Leversedge, takes all breeds. Answers to Correspondents. Collie.—lnformation next week.