KENNEL NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22031, 17 May 1935, Page 2

KENNEL NOTES

[By Tail-wagger.]

On Thursday, March 28, the death occurred of one of our oldest and most widely known judges, Mr Joe Maude. The news spread throughout Australia in remarkably short time, and hundreds of messages of condolence from fanciers in all States were received by his people. Many fanciers in New Zealand, more especially the older hands, will remember him and regret his passing. He died in harness, expiring suddenly after judging the poultry section of the Bathurst (New South Wales) show, and his death leaves a big gap in the ranks of canine and bird judges. Mr Maude has been actively associated ■with dogs, poultry, and pigeons for over 60 years, both in Yorkshire (England), where he was born, and in Australia and New Zealand. As a judge of dog# and birds he had few equals. He had an amazing memory, could carry a bird or dog in his mind and describe it accurately many years after seeing it. At the age of sixteen years Mr Maude was reporting for ‘ The Stock Keeper, the only paper at that time catering for the fancy. After coming to Australia ha became the secretary of the Victorian Poultry and Kennel Club (in 1890), at the same time building up for himself a. name as a breeder of poultry, pigeons, and dogs. During ms early days he was associated with such pillars of the. fancy as Stretch, Rawnsley, Allsop, and Baker, which grand old company practically made and built up the fancy in Australia. The late Mr Maude judged dogs at the Wellington K.C, show some 30 years ago, and also in Dunedin about the same time. He adjudicated at practically all the leading poultry snows in the dominion at one time or another. Right up to the time of his death his services were in demand from all States in Australia. 'A family of five sons and one daughter is left with Mrs Maude to mourn his passing. His eldest son, Harry, has followed in his father’s footsteps, being nearly as widely known in breeding and judging circles. Many present-day (Wellington fanciers will remember his Sing of their shows a few years .

Mr P. Wilson’s imported hhlldoig, is to be known in future asPugilistnan Samson. This fellow is a creamy white, as are most of the pups sired by the famous ch. Pugilist Samson is a true son of his sire, being possesed of a massive head, great front and bone, correct body and action, aiid is sound behind. He was bred by Mrs Wak, in London, from whom'Mr Wilson secured him. The latest offer for Mrs Wak s .wonder dog (ch. Pugilist) is £6,000, from the land of .the almighty dollar, needless to say, but like all the others it was turned down —dogs like this world-famous bullie are not come by every day. As Mr Wilson lives in 'Auckland, at present the home of bulldogs in New Zealand, he should get plenty of inquiries for his young dog s services, from Australian as well as New Zealand breeders.

Mr J. R. MTntosh, of Christchurch, Is a busy man at present, having two bie litWrs to claim his attention, une is of eight (five dogs and three bitches) sired by ch. Tara of Tmhna, Molly of Shandon being the mother. The 7 other litter is from a young daughter of Molly’s, Maureen of Shandon who claimed the late Gayburst Lad as her sire. This second family contains four dogs and also sired by oh. Tara. Mr M Intosh should surely get a good show proposition or two from a nice lot like this. The Samoyedes seem to be slowly ana surely gaininga definite hold w this country, one from Mr R. R. Dunn s jYurak Kennels, Hastings, having come m far south as Christchurch, This is a beautiful biscuit-and-white specnnan by Snowdrift ex Artie Zone, and Mrs (GHlligan is the new owner. West Highland white terriers are *lso* making considerable strides into favour nowadays. The most recent move in the game has been made -by Mr* Carlyon, of the Gwavas Kennels, Hawke’s Bay. who has imported a pair from Home. These arc from Mrs Thornton's Rowhenon Kennels in Berkshire. The hitch is Rowhenon Rainbow, and is by ch, Wolvey Poacher from ch, Leeside Larkspur, and good enough te hold her own in any company. The dog is registered as Rowbenon Ricardo, his sire and dam being Dick Turpin of Dane End and Dmkie Cherrywood, and he is very typical and of first-class temperament. The bitch is already in whelp, and there should be a ready sale for the puppies, as the size and temperament of these little terriers make them ideal companions.

Springer spaniels seem to be scarce in Dunedin, but they are gaining in favour every day with northern sportsmen. Mr Dunlop, of the Erinlea Kennels. Wanganui, has a grand quartet of dog pups by his imported. Dickens of Bourne, a dog of sterling working Sualities. The dam is Tally Ho, a aughter of one of the now wellknown Clifton (Christchurch) bred and trained bitches. A collie of considerable_ worth has been purchased in Australia by Mr J. Kearns, of Lower Hutt. This is ch. Barney of Qlenmore, bred by Mrs Payne, a well-known Victorian breeder. Barney is four years old, and is by that sound dog, ch. Sedgemoor Selection (imp*), which dog is also the •ire of Mr Townsend’s (Hastings) bitch Elmsley Duchess.

A good Wellington pup to come to Dunedin recently is the Pom-, Franklin Fashion Laddie, from Mrs Drake s kennels. He is by Franklin Fashion Chick from Kibirnie Fluffy, and is litter brother to Franklin Fashion Boy, .winner of the special for best puppy under six months at the recent toy dog show, and mow owned by a Christchurch fancier. Mated to the young bitch Miss Maitland has in her kennels this puppy, when he is old enough, should throw something really good. 'As a show proposition he sounds distinctly promising.

Mr Potter, of Milton, has his nice bullie bitch at present up in Dunedin at the Lochiel Kennels, where she has been mated to Mr A. Kingston’s grand old dog, Major Barney. Those of Barney’s progeny that are to be seen in Dunedin stamp him a sound sire in every way, and' as Biddy is also a typical matron something right up to show standard should result from the union. Unfortunately for local breeders .Mr Kingston contemplates a change, which will result in the old dog going to Hawke’s Bay, to Mr Kingston’s brother. However, the young dog, Wirimu Kingi, Barney’s son from Princess Ida,, will still be in Dunedin and available to owners when old enough. This dog is improving every day, and is to appear at the Oamaru show next week, where he will the best of them sit up and take notice. The show season this year promises to be one of the best, and those “ doing the rounds” will be kept busy. On the 23rd and 24th of this month comes North Otago, at Oamaru, followed by the Dunedin Fanciers on June 14 and 15, Ashburton Fanciers a week later, and at Invercargill, on July 19 and 20. Judging by the large number of Dunedin fanciers who have entered dogs for Oamaru, the June show will be a good deal better than last year, when there were 134 dogs benched, a greater total than had been seen in Dunedin for a large number of years, with the exception of 1933. The outlook this year is much brighter in every respect, and it is nof expected that members of other clubs will go out of their way to induce owners of dogs (and birds) to stay away from the Fanciers Club show. There are various championships on the list for the feathered section, and challenge. points are to he won in every breed in the dog section. After winning ten of these points (under three different judges) a dog is entitled to the distinction “ champion. In addition to these much sought after points, there are also a special prize for every breed, nearly a dozen .specials for puppies, and cups for the big mixed classes.

At a meeting of the Alsatian Obedience Club, held on Thursday evening last, it was decided to drop the name " Alsatian ” and use Canine Obedience Club. The club will he open to all breeds of dogs, hence the change of name. It was also decided to endeavor to form a benefit society to help children and poor people to obtain qualified veterinary services and medicines for their sick pets and check any disease likely to cause loss of favourite and valuable animals. The secretary will be pleased to receive the support of animal lovers in this matter, and all those giving their support will he advised when the next meeting will take place, so that they can attend and take part in the formation of the society.