KENNEL NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 21711, 4 May 1934, Page 2

KENNEL NOTES

[By TAIL-WAOGBK.]

Monday evening’s meeting of the Dunedin ‘Fanciers’ Club was crowded, and the president (Mr F. G. Hansen) put the business, nearly all relating to the show, through most expeditiously. Three new members, in the persons of Mrs Grieg (dogs), Mrs C. Bartley (poultry), and Mr Kerr (canaries) wore elected to the committee. A surprisingly large number of “ specials ” were tabled, one of the nicest being a dinner wagon presented by Mr W. Bain lor the best bitch in the show. Mrs Bain gave a small cup for the best Cairn or West Highland White Terrier. Mrs A. Lawrenson has kindly offered to make another big cake for competition; she made the one for the Young Bird Club, won by Mr Hanson, at its show. No one seemed unduly depressed by the fact that there is talk of the affiliation to the N.Z.K.C. going out of this old club’s hands.

For over half a century, fifty-three years to be exact, the Dunedin Fanciers’ Club has catered for dogs, and it seems unreasonable to suppose that after all these years of successful shows the right to carry on will bo given into other and less experienced hands. The president and old members of the club refuse to lose sight of the fact that the Otago Kennel Club’s affiliation has been granted conditionally on its being confirmed by all the delegates at the N.Z. Kennel Club’s annual general meeting next October. Mr R. G. Hollis, who was to have judged all other breeds than terriers at the forthcoming show, is not now available. Owing to a rule of the English K.C., to which our own governing body is affiliated, no one may judge at a show who sells space for dog journals, and as Mr Hollis is the editor of the 1 N.Z. Fancier,’ he is automatically debarred. However, exhibitors will not bo the losers thereby, as an equally good man is to replace him. This is Dr A. C. M'Killop, the genial president of the Canterbury K.C.. and a. judge of more than average ability. ft is as the owner of the famous “ Braeval ” cocker spaniel kennels that the doctor became most widely known, but he has been a breeder and exhibitor for many years, rough-coated collies being a fancy of his at one time. Dr M'Killop last judged in Dunedin in 1927. when he took all breeds other than terriers, toys, and bulldogs, which were taken by Mr J. S. Durie. Quite a few of tbe winning dogs and bitches in the Sydney Royal Show at Easter were bred in New Zealand or from New Zealand stock sold to Australia, In cockers two New Zealandbred ones m Major P. Thorn’s ch. Renwick Gleam and Moon-Green of Penscroft, were well to the .fore, the former winning the challenge, The judge, Mr Morpeth, says of her that she was an outstanding exhibit and a real topper. She was bred in the “ Renwick ” kennels, belonging to Mr N. Brosnan, of Christchurch. Moongun of Penscroft was bred in Ashburton by Mrs Nicholl. In wire-haired fox terriers New Zealand stock won all the way. G. T. and E. Davenport’s Ryburn Result won puppy, Australasian-bred, and open, together with the challenge. In bitches the same owners’ Ryburn Rosary won first and challenge. Mr D. D. Wilson, the judge, says that the dog stood out well and that the bitch is short in back, with plenty of depth and very sound. Mr W. M. Jack, of Christchurch, bred these two. In English setters H. J. S. and L. L. Do Groen’s Weeley Rococo, bred by Mr S. Saulbrey, of Ngaruawhia, scoi'ed several first, while the two ch. winners—Austell Invicta and ch. Enzed Goldilocks—were both bred from stock produced- in this country. In West Highland white terriers two New Zealand-bred ones scored the challenges. These were 1 Mrs A. CarmichaelDavis’s Selwyn Prince, bred by Mr M‘Kay, of Christchurch, and Mrs J. Chard’s Bunty of Lochiel, bred by Mrs Bracks, of the local “ Lochiel ” kennels. Of these two the judge, Mr A. E. Dick, says both wore very typical specimens, and that the breed is a most attractive one and should become very popular with two like these to help it along. Australians have apparently made up their minds that their wire-haired fox terriers are to be brought to the same standard as their smooths. With this end in view the splendid Letcombe Leander has been imported. Born on September 13, 1932, he is by ch. Grandon Masterpiece from Felkington Fidelio, and was bred by Major A. S. O’Brien, of “ Letcombe,” Wanstead, Masterpiece is one of England’s most famous sires at the present, his progeny having won championships in about half the countries of the world. The winning Eden Delightful is a daughter of his Letcombe Leander, and is a beautiful terrier, excelling in Iges and feet. He is a winner at Chester W.F.T. championship and open shows. Many firsts and best wire in show are recorded to his credit. He should do a lot towards raising the standard of the breed in Australia.

Another acquisition is the smooth fox terrier Bowden Rector, now in quarantine. Mr R. P. Crowe, the president of the Bendigo K.C., is his importer, Mr W. Stanley Hunt having been commissioned to purchase him. Rector is a well-balanced dog of correct size, full of terrier character, and very hard to fault in any way. He is by famous ch. Corrector of Notts (Clanish x ch. Chosen Dame of Notts) from Raino Rally, a litter sister to ch. Rainc Rarity. This new importation has already distinguished himself at Home, although still quite young. Another importation of worth is that of the stylishly bred Irish setter Borrowdalo Jake. He has come out to the order of Mr E. Candler, of Hamilton, Victoria, Jake was one of the three leading stud dogs in the old-established Borrowdale and Derwentwater kennels, so his value to the colonies may be easily imagined. A keen candidate lor honours at the forthcoming show is the Chow Chow puppy owned by Dr R. F. Allan. Being a novice at the dog game, the doctor, to give the youngster every chance, has handed him to Mr E. G. Price. After attending to his general health, Mr Price made a point of acquainting himself with the requirements of the standard so that he might be in a position to know just what is required. The pup’s manners, both in the house and on the street, received attention next, and in this direction a wonderful improvement has been achieved. Ho now leads beautifully 7 or walks at heel as ordered. Should be go on like this he will be a hard nut to crack at show time, as ring deportment counts for a great deal. As a result of persistent rumours being circulated that any dog fancier, exhibiting at the forthcoming Dunedin Fanciers’ Club show, to be held in June, would be disqualified, the club desires to emphatically deny this statement. Tlie Dunedin Fanciers’ Club will be awarding the challenge points as usual.