KENNEL NOTES.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20920, 29 July 1933, Page 17

KENNEL NOTES.

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The death occurred in Greymouth on Thursday night of Balwin the Great, Mr J. McLeod's valuable imported St. Bernard. A pioneer of this breed, for which there is much scope in the Dominion, the West Coast fancier had become very much attached to Balwin. Fortunately he has a splendid litter by this magnificent dog, who in spite of his size had the gentle docility and super-intelli-gence of the true St. Bernard. Mrs H. Simon, of Hoon Hay, reports the sale of a fine silver grey Alsatian bitch puppy by the noted winner Carl of Dunstead, from her winning bitch Cop of Vindabona, the purchaser being Mrs B. Tremaine, Dunedin. Mr P. Luisetti, who formerly bred Cockers in Rangiora, is now settled in Oamaru. He has just joined the North Otago Kennel Club and has made a good beginning by giving a very fine trophy for lady exhibitors at the forthcoming show in September. Mrs Shostrom, of Oamaru. has just secured a most promising blue roan Cocker dog puppy bred by Mr W. K. Sumpter, which she has registered as Jefferson of Belmont. This puppy is by King Bill of Belmont from Brougham Tess, both of which have been successfully shown. Mrs Shostrom is entering her new purchase in the available classes at the Oamaru show. Mr F. G. Saville. of Horwell Downs, Fairlie, has just mated one of his best Sealyham bitches, Opihi Bonnie Lassie, to Mr Gordon Bonnington's (Auckland) Fassaroe Member, imported. He is the son of Ch. Eastfield Candidate, from Jane. Witch of Elmer, and this mating should produce something unusually good. Mrs 1. M. Whecley. <>f St. Albans, has a fine Cocker dog puppy, Derby Tim. by Derby Rex from Derby Betty. This youngster is particularly prized, as his sire was accidentally killed on the eve of his departure from Wellington for Christchurch. Oamaru Show. The schedule of the North Otago Kennel Club's second annual show, to be held in the Drill Hall. Oamaru. on September 1 and ?.. is now to hand, and all intending exhibitors are reminded that entries close on Wednesday. August 16, with the secretary. Mr M. F. Woodward, 319 Thames street. Oamaru. The schedule has been approved by the New Zealand Kennel Club and the show will be held strictly in conformity with their rules. Practically every breed i.s catered for. and there are classes to suit all, in both sexes. The judge of all breeds will be Mr James Mason, of Wellington. The New Zealand Kennel Club will issue challenge cerlilicatcs on a points basis to the best of each sex of all recognised breeds. In addition to the ordinary cash prizes Ihere are 12 challenge cups and no fewer than 32 special prizes to be competed for, which in these davs is very encouraging to exhibitors," and the North Otago Club is to be congratulated on its efforts to stage a first-class show. Dog Licenses In Britain. By the Protection of Animals Act which received the Royal assent recently, any court before which a per-

son is convicted of cruelty to a dog, may order him to be disqualified from keeping a dog. and for holding or obtaining a clog license, for as long as the court thinks fit. This is an excellent .step forward in the protection of animals from the tyranny of individuals who do not know how to treat them. It is good to know that the man who keeps a dog without knowing how to treat it will henceforth be recognised by the State in Britain, as being in the same category as the man who drives a car without observing the rules of the road. Convalescence After Distemper. Owners who have been fortunate enough to bring their dogs through distemper and its complications should not fail to remember that distemper is a most debilitating disease, and dogs that have apparently recovered should have the utmost care, as for a long, period their system may be in a low state, offering very little resistance to a relapse and further illness, which generally proves fatal. Exposure to inclement weather, wet or cold winds, will almost surely , find its victims' still weak spots. It is therefore essential to protect the dog from sudden changes of temperature. Although this does not necessarily mean coddling, it is a good plan to return to the flannel jacket if the weather conditions are bad, rather than run risks while the patient is in a low state. Convalescence should, in a sense, be looked upon as part of the illness, and the dog's system gradually built up by feeding at regular intervals with Ihe most nourishing diet. He should be encouraged to take the food himself, as food taken voluntarily, not only does the dog more good, but is less worrying than when he has to be almost forcibly fed with a spoon or bottle. An excellent beef tea is made from equal parts of good lean beef and mutton—say a pound of each—cut up small, then covered with one quart of water, and slowly stewed for about three hours. Then the liquid can be strained off and given in small quantities according to size, whenever the patient will take it. Fish boiled in water, or, better still, in milk, makes an excellent food for sick dogs, and the soup in which the fish is boiled can be given the dog to drink.