NEW ZEALAND KENNEL CLUB

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 8121, 18 March 1887, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND KENNEL CLUB

The judge < |were Per mastiffs, Rev P. W. Isitt anl Mr T. H. Ritchey ; Newfoundlands, Messrs A. Ayers and E. Richardson; Sfc Bernards, Rev E. E Chambers and T. H. Ritchey ; and greyhounds, Messrs W. G. Walker and ■\V". °H. Porter ; pointers, Messrs H. Hawkins and H. J. Hall; setters, Messrs J. Brown and H. Chatteris; retrievers. Dr Frankish and Mr W. J. Bruce; spaniels, Messrs F. J. Kimball and C. Wh\tefoord; harriers, Messrs P- Cotton and 1. Haracastle; collies, Messrs J. Thrown_and W. J. Bruce; fox terriers, Messrs W. J. Bruce, J. Hill and P. Herndge; Skye, rough-coated, and black and tan terriers, Messrs P. Biggs and E- T. ( °oke; Bedlington terriers, Messrs laniells and Nixon; bull terriers, Messrs T. Wadsworth and E- T. Cooke ; bull dogs, Messrs W. J. Bruce and J- Brown; variety class, the Committee. Tee initiatory show of the recentlyformed New Zealand Kennel Club was opened in the Drillsbed. Casbel street, yesterday, and its promoters may fairly congratulate themselves upon the result of their first effort. The entries—224 in 40 classes—make up au exhibition which is creditable to all concerned, and give a very fair view of the “fancy” as it exists m the Colony at the present moment. The members of the Committee have made every possible arrangement for the comfort of exhibits and visitors, but the benching accommodation at their disposal is taxed to its utmost, and the Spaniel classes are placed in a very unfavourable position—on the floor of the stage—where it is well nigh impossible to discover the catalogue numbers of the various exhibits. It would have been far more convenient, too, if the benching, had in some way followed the . consecutive numbers of the exhibits. As it is, there is considerable difficulty in finding any particular specimen, and matters were not improved yesterday by several of the exhibits finding their way ■ into other than their allotted stands. Nor are the prize cards very happily selected; those attached to the benches of second and third prize-winners are in prominent colours, and commended exhibits are distinguished by elaborate and tastefully executed certificates; but the cards which indicate the highest awards are so insignificant that they may readily escape the notice of the casual observer, many of the classes are well filled, those for Pox Terriers carrying off the palm, both as regards numbers and quality. The Mastiffs, St Bernards and Newfoundlands are somewhat disappointing, but in each of these varieties there are on© or two typical specimens of more than average quality. Deerhounds and Greyhounds are not very strong classes, and it is singular that the latter should not have attracted a larger An try at this season of the year. Pointers and Betters are poorly represented, but Retrievers make up a fairly good class, and Spaniels are numerically strong. - One Kennel has supplied all the exhibits in the classes for Harriers, but these, thou gb hardly in show condition, are good. The Collie dogs are a nice lot, but only two of the bitches in this division—the prize-winners —are deserving of even passing notice. The Pox Terriers, as might have been expected, in view of the popularity of this variety, are the feature of the show, and several of the exhibits would bold their own in any company. 801 l Terrieis were the best of the remaining classes, which contained cne or two specimens of more than ordinary merit. "Wolsey is incomparably the best in the mastiff class, having plenty of -size, good eye and ear; but is bad in colour. Romeo is a better colour * than the first prize winner, but is deficient in bone and has badly turned ears. Mr Powell’s exhibit is a rather better bodied ■ dog" than Romeo, and might have beenplaced second. The rest are poor. The Newfoundlands are a very mixed lot, and Nero, a handsome Landseer, wins very easily. He has a capital bead and good bone, and is shown in the best of condition. Most of his opponents are too curly and anipey in head, and lack the characteristics of the breed. Lulu won in a very weak class. Pew, if any, of the St Bernards are correctly marxed, but otherwise show fairly ■well. Kollo, placed first in the class for dogs, is self coloured, but shows lots of character, and given better marking, would be difficult to beat in any competition. Lion is a promising young dog, with good head, bone and coat. He is without dew-claws, or would probably have been placed higher. Bruntz will probably improve with age, but at present is weak in head points and deficient in size. Young Monk, who hardly deserved the distinction of a fourth prize, • is a very moderate brindle. Floss, who was shown with a litter at her side, is out of condition, hut has the frame of a good hiteb. Vera is curly and snipey in head, and should have been placed below Hebe, the third prize-winner, who is the best marked St ; Bernard in the show. The St Bernard puppies comprised youngsters of all ages, and, as a matter of course, the older ones showed to the greatest advantage. The winner was another self coloured one, and looked “old for his age.” Jupiter is a very promising puppy, with good frame and better markings than most of the class. In Deerhounds, Prince is better in shape and coat than his solitary opponent, and wins very easily. Only three All-aged Greyhounds went into the ring, and the Judges had very little difficulty in making their awards. Bridegroom, by Taldhurst Honeymoon, still looking young and well, took first honours, and Willie, by Pretender —Alice, a pedigree, by the way, which will not be familiar to oursing men, was placed second. Willie is a fair looking black dog, shown in excellent condition, but a bit “ wheelbacked,” and as Taiaroa, the other exhibit, was very far behind, the placing was not difficult. In greyhound bitches Mr Reid’s Lady Lynn, by Totara—Miss Ridley, took first position against Mr Goodman’s Clio, on old “ bencher,” and the judges—small wonder—saw nothing in the other two exhibits to warrant a third prize being awarded. In puppies Mr E. Dunn’s whelp was far too young for exhibition, and besides showed indications of recent overfeeding, and was very properly at once sent back by the judges. The other five, all bitches, and of about the same age, gave a little trouble, but eventually Mr J. Goodman scored first and second with a brace by Taraban—Clio. Third went to Mr Howe’s Stars and Stripes, by Sir Roger —Diana' a bitch very good in front but too closely coupled and weak behind. Jumbo, a nicely-marked dog, with good legs and feet, won rather easily in Pointers from Fun, who looked a, trifle coarse alongside his opponent. There is not much to choose between Dr Prankish’s pair in Class 11., but the better marked Belle was placed first. Shot won in a not very strong class of Setters, and Grouse, who should be a regular workman if be had the opportunity, beat Jock rather easily. Mr Knapman’s Gordon Roy is a useful, well marked dog, with capital legs and feet, good frame and nice feather. Nipper and Clyde are hardly of the same class, but deserve their honours. Mr Moritzon’s unnamed dog won in Retrievers, but had little to spare from Curley and Rover, who were well placed. Owing to Che position oconpied by the Spaniels, it was difficult to identify the various exhibits, but the prize winners were rightly selected. Rover has good head, ears, and coat, but wtm with very little to spare from Dash

and Nappy Nap. The Clumbers were not Tiigh class, and Shot was lucky in beating Bustle, who is better at nearly, every jpoint. Jack does not show the characteristics of the Cocker, and Nell is too clumsy. Pedro as certainly the best in this class, and the order of the awards might have been reversed. Mr Kimbell, the master of the •Ghent .hjfjch is the only exhibitor

in Harriers, and bis beauties are in bettor condition for the field than the show bench. They all look like workers and gallopers, and give promise of good things to come. Ihe competition in collie dogs was very close, Jumbo’s nice coat just turning the scale. Toss is a very neat dog, and with a little age should defeat the first prizewinner. 0 Rowdy is a little in-toed, but is a fair all-round dog and better than Tweed, with whom he divided third honours. Colonel Bailey’s Norah is the best of a ba i lot of bitches; but Pan, who appeared for exhibition only, is above the average, and, had she been entered for competition, would have won easily. We understand that Mr Biggs declined to compete, as he was judging another class but this seems altogether superfluous delicacy. Messrs Twopeny, Gould, Rhodes, Mason, and Colonel Bailey are the principal winners in the Pox Terrier classes, but as these call for more than passing notice, we must return to them after a more leisurely examination. Mr Birch won in class 30 with a beautiful drop-eared Skye, good at all points. Pepper does not show much character, and Scottie carries a bad coat. The Bedlingtons were a difficult class to judge, bub Rebel was properly placed first, and the others followed in their right order. Mr C. C. Bowen won in rough-coats with a moderate Irish Terrier, but Frisky, a Scotch Terrier of the old type, must have been very close up, and Mr Bruce’s Rustic Touts was about the best of the unnoticed division. Mr Dombrain’s Kit, a perfect model but for the loss of an eye, was a, long way in front of her two opponents in the class for black and tans, over 71b; and Mrs Husey's CUo, another gem, won in the class for lighter dogs. Billy was again to the front among the Bull Terriers ; but Sylvio, who is a trifle light in head, had lots of admirers. Tiger was placed third, but recent warfare had not improved his appearance, and Nelson was on exhibition only. F uss a bitch with a nice head and shown in tae pink of condition, is hardly so good as Daisy, who was disqualified in consequence of the loss of a piece of her tail. Mr Dombrain’s bid favourite, Viking No. I, had a very easy win among the bulldogs, the next best being two of the old dog s progeny. Hora met with no opposition in the class for bitches, and, although nothing extraordinary, deserver her award. A Russian retriever of no exceptional merit won in the variety class, and another' of the same breed was placed second. The following are the awards: — Mastiffs : Doss and Bitobes —Mr G. 8. Glavton's ■Wolsey, 1; Mr J. P. Newman’s Borneo, 2; Mr S. £*oweU*a Nelson, 3* , __ _ Newfoundlands : . Dogs—G. Bran s Nero, I. Bitches--0. Deal's Lola, I. „ St Bernards ; Dogs—B, Hall a Kollo, Is Mr J« £. Wotherspoon’s Lion and Mr Charles Clark s Btantz. equal, 2 ; Eer C. Bowen's Young Monk, 4. Bitchee-Mr W. 8. Pascal's Floes, X; Mr T. Deßenzr Harman's Ve»a, 2; Mr C, H, nog*** ■ Hebe, 3. Puppies— Mr Jabez Rhodes Don, I; Mr C. H. Wags*allsJupiter,2; MrKobercThompion's Borneo, vhc. , _ Betsibvfrs : Dogs and Bitches —Mr U Koritzon, 1; Mr T. Hadley's Curley, 2; Mr W. JB. Bashford’s Borer, 3; Mr M. Cunningham's Brace and Mr W. Grainger's Captain, h o. Spaniels ; Dogs and fcritchea, Sussex and Water. —iPr s. Q. Buckett's Borer, 1; Mr H, M. Blakiston'a Dash. 2; Mr A. W. Cork’s Nappy Nap. 3. Clumber-Mr F. Co tin's Shot, 1; Mr P. J. Cook's Bustle. 2; Mr G. H. Colgroro's Nell, 3. Cocker—Mr William Jaulbert's Jock, 1 ; Ml • Painter's Nell, 2; Mr A, T. Noyes' Harriers : Dogs—Mr F. J. Kimbell s Songster, t• Mr I’.J. Kimball's Rioter, i. Bitoßes—Mr F. J. Kim boll’s Diligent, 1; Mr F. J. Kimball's Darling, 2 Dkeehounds : Dogs and Bitobos —Mrs Polsno’s Prince, 1 j Mr H 8. Fenwick's Bran, 3. Ghkthoc.n bj: Doga—Mr M. Taj lot's Bridegroom, Xj Mr 8. Greonslode's VtllSe, 2; Mr James Reid's Taiaros, 3. Bitobes —Mr James * eld’s Cady Lynn, 1; Mr John Goodman’s Olio, 2. Puppies—Mr John Goodman's Clara, 1 1 Mr John Goodman's Bose, 2 ; Mr William Howe's Store and Stripes, 3. Poibtebs : Dogs—Mr William Fee's Jnmbo, I; Mr James Parkings Fern 2. Bitobes—Dr Frankish’s Belie, 1; Dr Prankish’s Beatrice, 2. Skitess, En-lish and i averack : Dogs and Bitches—Mr r*. T. .Smart's Shot. 1. Irish—Mr 'C. York’s Grouse, 1; Mr O. C. Bowen’s Jock, 2. Gordon—Mr W. A. Knapra in’s Bay, 1; Mr K. J. Harrison’s Kipper, 2: Mr iV, B. Earnahaw’s Clyde, 3. Collies, rough-coated; Dogs—Mr John Coker's Jumbo, 1; Mr C. A. Napier’s Toss. 2: Mr H. Strpnt's Howdy and Mr J. T. Gartorth s Tweed, equal: Mr W. Maofarlano’s Spring, vhc; Mr John M/Olandlish's Eoad, h c. BitoA©*—Colonel C 8, Bailey's Simla Korah, I, Bmoo*h*co*ted: Dogs and bitches—Mr J. M'Lellan's Fiy, I* Pox Terriers, Champion; Dogs and Bitches Mrß. £• N, Twopeny's Belroir Fom. 1. Dogs— Mr George Gould, junr’s Goldmine, 1. Mr C J. Penfold's Bencher, 2; Mr B. Moate's I* camp, 3, Colonel C. 8; Bailey's Simla Failer, vhc; Mr C. T, Cooke's Bob, h o ; Mr W, Norman's Spot, o. Bitches—Colonel O. 8. Bailey's Simla Frolic, 1; Mr A. Urquhart's Nellie, a; Mr B. Hill's B 1 seom, 3; Colonel C. &. Hailey's Simla Queen's Colour, The, Puppies, ever six, and uodor twelve months —Miss Anita Gnuderseu's Duo de Montpenzier, 1; Colonel C. 8. Bailey's HmU Queen's Colour, 2; Colonel C. S. Bailey's Simla Bnsign, 3; Colonel | C. 8. Bailey's Simla Trixy, h c; Mr A, J. a. Jockel's Batho Bob, c. Puppies under six months —Mr B. H. Ehodes' Belroir Tyke, 1; Mr T- B. Mason's Ben, special, 1; Mr B. Wark's Avon Puesy, 2; Colonel C. 8. Bailey's Simla Triokefe, 3; MrßobertMoate's Buz, no. ’ Sete Terriers: Dogs and Bitches*- Mr T. Birch's Peter, i; Mr K. Popper, 2; Mr k. F, Dombrain's 3 Bedlinoton I erbieks: Doga and Bitches—Wr G. T. Booth's Bebel, 1; Mr Trevor (inerson's Darkle, 2; Mr Charles Tindall’s Yorkshire La-J, 3 ; Mr G. T, Booth's Vixen, v h o. Bouoh*coated Thrsibbs: Dogs and Bitches Mr G. O, Bowen's Bough, 1; Mr X. Keeoa's Frisky, 2; Mr A. Corriok's Chappie, 3 Black and Tan Terriers: 71b and ore*—Doga and Bitches—Mr B. P. Dombrain's Kit. 1., Tinder 710—Mrs Husey's Olio, 1 ; Mr T. Goodman's Tip fly, 2, Bull Terriers : Doga Mr Calvert's Billy, 1; Mr Alfred Gaieford’s Sylvio, 2; Mr H. P. Hornbrain's Tieer, 3; Mr E. W. Bojier's Jumbo, ▼ ho. Bitches—Mr George Hill's Fuss. 1; Mr George Musohamp's Sting, 2; Mr James Kevin's Mouse, 8, Bull Does : Dogs—Mrß P. Dombrain's Viking No. I, I; Mr A. £. Nicholle' Prince, *; Mr W. P. Allen s Bully, 3. Bitches—Mr H. S. Valentine's Hora, 1, Variety Class.— Mr P. B. Dunsford's Bnaaian Retriever, 1; Mr King's Russian Retriever, 2.