THE KENNEL.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1264, 21 May 1896, Page 28

THE KENNEL.

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DATES OF COMING SHOWS

July I—Sydney July I—Blenheim July 17 and IS—Dunedin August 12 —Melbourne September 18 and 19—Wellington

NOTES,

By Fancier

Mr D. D. Hyde lias purchased a splendid young spaniel from Mr Rogen. This is from the stock Mr Rogun recently bought from Mr R. R. Wilson, of Urenui. From what I know of Mr Wilson’s dogs I should certainly say that Mr Hyde lias got a bargain.

Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to welcome a new kennel writer in the Held. From a recent issue of the Napier Daily Tclcjraph 1 notice that a “ doggy " column has been started, edited by “Turk V." 1 must congratulate this writer on his pluck in trying to run a column where there is at present no club formed, but all that 1 can do is to reiterate tho expressions that have from time to time appeared in this paper, that as there are plenty of enthusiastic fanciers in tho district with good dogs, it is high time a beginning was made. I trust my fellowwiiter will use his best endeavours to gain that end.

1 am informed that Mr Clater has disposed of his Irish terrier puppies by Woodcote Tim, out of Jherry, at highly satisfactory figures. Mr McNeil has bought one and Mr Leete another.

Mr Coveney, another terrier fancier, has also done well out of his Irishmen. Four of the puppies by Woudcote Tim, out of Sheolah, have been disposed of.

Judging by tho changes that are being m\de in Irish terriers just now, there should bo some keen competition at tbo ensuing show in this class.

There is a story of a well-known actor who is passionately fond of dogs, and who delights in making them his constant companions ; seldom is he seen unless accompanied by one or more of his pets. A manager about to produce a now pieco required the services of this actor for a special part, and so despatched his acting manager to make tho engagement. In due course the latter arrived at tho house of the histrio, which is in tho country, and found him resting after a long walk, in a largo, comfortable armchair. After a few civilities the acting manager proceeded to business. Was tho actor at liberty I He was. Could ho accept a part of such and such a nature? Ho could. And now, about tho salary. Well, the acting manager thought they could give ao and bj. “ What ? " roared tho impulsive actor, starting to his feet, “Whit!" At the same moment, from under the chair, a huge bulldog thrust his head between bis mastei’s legs, and growled and showed bis teeth in tho must ferocious manner. Tho startled visitor made for the do r, exclaiming as he did so, “ *.ll rig hr., name yuur own terms !" In the end tho engagement was concluded. Some time after another manager asked the acting manager for our actor's address The acting manager gave it “Do you want him l" ite asked, “Yes," said the manager. “Then, for goodness sake," was the reply, “be sure and offer him enough for he has a dog in the house that knows his terms."— British Fancier.

A meeting ot the Wellington Kennel Clnli was held oil the 14th inst., when a large amount of general business was t rails tcled. A draft report, to be present! d at the .annual meeting to lie held ou the 4th of Juni', ai di.-iwii up by the chaniii..!! and uneiz.y was submitted, and after sundiy correct loos, approved. The baluico-sheet and statement of receipts and expenditure for tho past year was also presented. The report of tho print ing com mitt oo rc schedules and catalogues was also approved. It was agreed to instruct the judge to award the prize in tho team classes upon the individual merit of each dog, and not upon general aortiness.

A number of additional special prizes have been promised and allotted as follows Mr J. W. Taylor’s trophy to tho best dog or bitch in tho show, which must havo been the bona fide property of tho exhibitor six months prior to date of show.

The Evening Post medal to be awarded to the exhibitor who wins the greatest number of points ia tho dog section of tho show. medal to go to

the exhibitor scoring the greatest number of points in the collie classes.

For each of the three above mentioned trophies points to count a 3 follows: Ist prize, 10 points; 2nd, 8 ; 3rd, 6; reserve, 5 ; v.h.c., 4 ; h.c., 3 ; c., 2.

Mr F. Rogen has given two beautiful medals to be presented to the owner of the dog siring the winning puppy in the collie and fox terrier divisions of the Produce Stakes.

Messrs T. P. Coveuey and W. Parker were elected members of the club.

The following return showing the number and breeds of dogs imported into the Colony during the last five years has been prepared by the secretary of the Wellington Kennel Club from information kindly supplied by the Stock Department, and will servo to show that, in spite of heavy quarantine duties, good dogs find their their way into this Colony. As it may prove exceeding’y interesting to many of niy readers, 1 have asked his permission to publish it here :

I am glad to be able to inform my readers that the dogs at the Dunedin show in July will not he benched in a tent as originally intended, but will appear in the City flail. J bis is a very wise alteration, and should meet with uniform approval. By the Wakatipu, which left on Tuesday, Mr F Rogen sent the collies First Shot and Groat Gunner and black field spaniels to compete at the Kennel Clubs ensuing show in Sydney. Now Zealand fanciers will no doubt look anxiously tor results of this show.

Broed of Dog 1892 1893 1891 1S95 1390 T1 - 1 - 2 Airedale Terriers - 1 “ Beatles ... • “ “ Black Spaniels ... - 3 7 “ Bull Dogs ... “ 1 ~ Collies 3 11 3 9 1 11 37 Dandy Dinmonts Fox Torriors ... 1 2 •1 I 11 1 1 - 1 Great Dano ... - - ~ Hound " - i ~ Irish Terriers ... - 6 1 - 1 1 7 Irish W'r Spaniels - - “ Rotriovers ... - 4 u “ Scottish Terriers - 2 ~ “ 1 2 Skye Terriers ... 1 - ~ “ Spaniels _ 2 Toy Terriers - “ 1 1 - 1 Water Spaniels ... 1 8 31 13 11 23 8(1