KENNEL NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 21518, 16 September 1933, Page 18

KENNEL NOTES

[By Tail-wacgeb.] Dogs continue to be imported from the Old Country, the latest being a beautiful blue roan cocker spaniel dog, Lucky Gem of Fineshade. Mr E. D. Berry, of the Maraenui kennels, Napier, is now his lucky owner. “ Gem ” is by that most famous of champion cockers. Lucky Star of Ware, from Falconer’s Clara (by Churchleigh Royalist ex Falconer's Coronet). He has had many wins to his credit, and his present owner had apparently to pay a largo figure to secure him. Mr Berry has also a •splendid imported bitch, Crownlea Stardust, by Churchlea Stormcr ex Churchleigh Megan, who on arrival had a litter to the aforementioned Ch. Lucky'Star of Ware, so that, all told, he has a thoroughly blue-blooded establishment. Other recent arrivals in the dominion are a wire fox terrier bitch, a Scotie bitch, an Alsatian bitch, and a smooth fox terrier bitch, the three latter from Australia. The wire is Castlecroft Snowbfeeze, brought out by Mrs Wall, who made such a killing at Oamaru recently with Castlecroft Snowstorm, This bitch is by the famous dog Ch. Beau Brummel of Wildoaks ex Merrimee. Beau Brummel is a son of Ch. Signal Warily of Wildoaks ex Internation Champion Gains Great Surprise of Wildoaks, while Merrimee claims Simon’s Sample and Woodley Nettle as parents. The next remove contains such famous ones as Ch. Signal Circuit, Ch. Talavera Simon (three times), Hampden Queen, Newtown Bella Donna, Florist’s Ideal, and Lady Plinlimmon. Before sailing for New Zealand she was mated with the outstanding dog ,of the day, International Ch,-. Gallant Fox of Wildoaks, and the puppies are being eagerly looked forward to by those interested. It should nob be any trouble to them, when stepped out, to cut a more than usually wide swathe. The Scottish terrier is Strathclyde Gloaming, and she is now Miss M.Goldingham’s property. She was born on November 9, 1932, in Mr A. A, White’s “ Strathclyde ” kennels in Melbourne. Her sire and dam are Ch. Albourne Black Watch (imported) and Ch. Cotherstone Shiela. Gloaming is said to closely resemble her sire, who has a wonderful show career to his credit, best Scottie at the last Sydney Royal being one of his big wins. ‘ Mr F. Brown, of the “ Tarana ” kennels at Epsom, Auckland, brought the smooth fpx terrier to New Zealand, She is by Aire-mate ex Yootha Lovebird, and is reported to be rather out of the ordinary. The Alsatian, Christel of llockbeare, is by the great Ch. Claus Von Eulengarten (imp.) ex Bertha of Fairy Hills, and was bred by Mr J. Busst. She is a nice golden sable, and her new owner. Miss M. Rankin (Christchurch) collected with her first time out. This was at Oamaru, where she scored firsts in novice and limit, and second in the open, the latter a class of eleven. One cannot help noticing that the North Island is far ahead of the South in enterprise. There they put ou the majority of the shows, and import the biggest majority of the dogs. In one branch of . the game, however, the honours are all with the South Island; that is, whippet breeding and racing. New blood in this section is now badly needed, and, : with the idea of providing some, one or two local breeders are negotiating with Australia. Mr E. G. Price, of South Dunedin, who already has bred some real good ones, will shortly have a, well-bred stud dog, and Mr Hensleigh, the club’s secretary, is making arrangements for a bitch m whelp, which should boost things along considerably. The meeting held last Saturday m conjunction with the Sports Queen gymkhana, went off remarkably well considering that the dogs were running in indifferent tapes, completely surrounded by people with all manner of gear. It spoke volumes for the careful training given the dogs. In the open race the old champion Tasman Flight, starting from 4yds behind the limit, once again beat the opposition, althougn Mr C. Johnstone’s good young dog Witch Doctor pressed him hard. This dog would now appear to be coming into true form, and it he can hold his condition should soon win outright. In the hurdles the old dog’s son First Flight scored, giving Mr and Mrs Algia the double. In the “ baby ” races soma good young ones showed themselves off to real advantage. In the extended nursery three of the competitors came from the same kennel, that of Mr F. Tanner, their opponent being a line looking dog, bred in Christchurch. This dog, Silver Tom, is by Master Tom, ex Rose Girl, and is owned by a new member, Mr Turner, of Mornington. He gives the impression of being likely to turn oiit.a very useful sort. In the puppy race, three puppies from Mr Price’s kennels were entered, together with a Southland-bred youngster belonging to Mr C. Dnwin. This dog, Hermit, in common with one of the three kennel companions, was sired by that good dog Hermes, at one time the property of Mrs F. E. Biltcliff, the national body’s secretary. Another very handsome juvenile present at the meeting was Mr J. Goodman’s Erin’s Flight (Tasman Flight Colleen Doone). This bitch is a creamy fawn, and is one of the prettiest shaped, bestsubstanced whippets seen in local racing circles for a long time. She should go far. both as a racing and breeding proposition. Another “ young lady ” who is making her presence felt in no uncertain manner is Border Queen, belonging to Mr W. Vietch. This bitch was bred by the club’s former secretary, Mr J. Douglas, from Bonny Mary, by Mr M, Hamel’s good dog, also bred by Mr Douglas, Snowfall. ' Mr W, Guthrie, one of the club ’a keenest members, has had the misfortune to lose his lovely little Pine Picture—Reta Rose puppy, Obsono. Mr Price, who bred the pup, has generously offered to replace it. Mr Guthrie's second choice fell on little Philapana, and as she gives considerable promise it is to be hoped he has better luck this time.. The meeting ou Saturday was followed by a most enjoyable social and dance in the O.K. Cate, George street. The majority of the members and their friends enjoyed themselves, and judging by the bright frocks, happy smiles, and generally gay demeanour of everyone present, the social reputation of the club is firmly established, and future dances promise to be even more successful. Future activities on the part of the club include a picnic meeting on September 23. This means that competitors run for trophies only, and receive no fresh handicaps for placed performances. There will also be a big cup meeting early in October. The funds brought in by tbe picnic meeting are to go towards making the cup stake worth while. In all probability a social, for the purpose of presenting the cups and trophies won during the afternoon, will be held on tbe evening of the October meeting.