KENNEL NOTES.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20772, 4 February 1933, Page 8

KENNEL NOTES.

[By C4UB.) | [Qaeriei for answer in this" column thould Imi addressed fo "C*kl»," «*»« "The P r ***> . ehrirtclwrch, »nd to •«»ui» Bublic*tion on any Saturday mutt fa* nwseived net inter ; thin ti>» Ttj««e«y pree*4ins.] | Celerity of Clifton, the Labrador Be* j trierer bitch owned by Mr C, V. Me-: Beatb, of Clifton, has wholped * flue j litter of seven puppiet, four «fK'» b 7 j her kennel-mate, ch. Pontpey. j Mr F. 0. Baries, of Sydney, has le- j cured a r«rr smart all-white Sealyhain! Terrier dog' poppy by Brawn Biltong ex Opihi Queen of Sheba f rom Mr F. G.! Sayille, ef Fairlie. j Mies M. liifitone, of Kew Brighton,! has had her Scottish Terrier bitch, Jan,: on a stud visit to Mr R. 0. Johnson'* dog, Seotti»h Mac. Mr* A. A. Johnson's winning bydacy j Silkv Terrier, Lady Pam, bas whelped a promising litter of five puppies, two dogs, by the name owner'* stud dog Blue Mountain Paddy. Mr J*. P. Gilchrist, of InvercargiU, has disposed of a fine Cairn Terrier dog puppy bv Eosemoyne Kambler ex Bunty of llosemoyne to Mrs O. Annand. of Timaru. , , , ' Mrs H. Simon, of Spreydon, has had her winning Alsatian bitch, Cop of Vindabonna, mated to the groy dog, Karl of Dunstead, owned by Mr W. Barke, of Wellington. Karl has done well at North Island shows, and, as he is by the imported dog Mile Bank Recorder ex Sonda, his progeny should be something exceptional. Mr W. Trongrove, of Sydney, has secured from Mrs A. B. Talbot, of Fcndalton, the voung Wire Fox-terrier dog Kosemoyne Regard. This is a particu- i larly promising specimen __ by the im- j ported dog Compound of Notts ex Hill- j ston Betty, a tan-headed daughter of j the English dog ch. Selwor Catchem ex j Hillston Twinkle. Regard should do j well for, his new owner, who will use i him for stud purposes. | Fractures. Fractures are all too common in these days of motor traffic. Injuries to the spinal column are hopeless, and the dog should be painlessly destroyed. Fractures of the pelvis are frequent, and are indicated by paralysis and splaying of the hind limbs. When the animal can be kept under reasonable restraint and attended to properly there is hope that the mischief may be repaired. Other common fractures are those of the shoulder, arm, forearm, and wristbones, and in the hind limb the first or second thigh bones may bo broken. It is usually fairly easy to diagnose these injuries. The dog is very lame, there is swelling, and, if the limb is manipulated, great pain with, as a rule, grating together of the broken ends of the bones. The limb is shorter than its fellow. In some cases, such as the pelvis, these signs may be absent, especially if there is a fracture without displacement. Puppies are micro easily cured than adults. When a dog has been run over it should be moved as little as possible until professional assistance is obtained. A stout piece of pack sheet or blanket should be drawn carefully beneath the animal and the four corners grasped by two people. A bed, such as a rug, should be fixed on the floor. Do not give straw, etc. If there is a wound and it is bleeding profusely, tie a bandage tightly above and feelow the injury, making-it. sufficiently tight

to cut off the blood supply. A simple wonpd can be immediately painted with iodine, in order to diminish the risk of infection. If * surgeon can be obtained in reasonable time i$ is better that an amateur should not endeavour to ascertain t&e extent ot tbe injury. Bogs Should be Trained. A dog that has good manners adds greatly to the pleasure of hi* master or mistress and wen bceoiasa tiio envy of their friend*. Unlet* b« **s acquired the elements* of obedienee be is a danger to himself among traffic and ia a constant source of anxiety to Jus owners. It may be said without hewtatiaa that nowaday* svery dog ahonld respond promptly to command «r whistle, should follow "at heel until be receives the order of release, and'abonld ait or lie down immediately he is told. There is nothing in thews simple exercise* that cannot be acquired by a dog in a few weeks, provided bin owner haa, the patience and the aptitude.. The exact position in which a dog should be when following at heel has been modified under the example set bv trainers of Alsatians. In the old days he was expected to "brush his master's spurs," meaning that his nose should be close to one's heels. When the Germans set themselves to train their shepherd dogs for police work, it was found to be more convenient that the dog should follow close to the left sjde. When he is there, one can at once sec where he is without turning the head. He cannot slip off unseen for a little game of his own, or linger behind to investigate something that seems interesting. It is, as well, therefore, _that this method should be followed. ', _■■ From the very beginning you should gain the confidence of- the puppy, lotting him feel that you are the master, but kindly and justly. Ho will then take a pleasure in yoi'r company and will be anxious to -please you. Whbn he does right, never neglect to praise or pat him. The faet that he has given you satisfaction will then be impressed upon his memory. A whip is a convenient thing to have—if it is not used, which may sound paradoxical. A gentle flick sometimes may help to emphasise your meaning, but it should not bo sufficient to hurt, and a tap on the nose or chest with tho stock will often keep a dog back when he is pulling.