DOG AND CAT SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 7636, 9 August 1886, Page 3

DOG AND CAT SHOW.

Tins wretched weather on Saturday of course militated against a very lavirti attendance at tho show in the Uarrisnu Hall, but there woroi nevertheless, a yr«nt many visitors in tho course of the afternoon and evening. It was satisfac-

Tory to sec that tho entries showed a decided improvement over last year; and tho wisdom of devoting tho third day of tho show to the dogs, a)nd having them exhibited in the hall proper instead of in tho basement, is unquestionable. There were in all 205 dogs entered, of which the fox terrier claws was hy far the strongest. Tho setters also showed up very well, spaniels were numerous, aud bulldogs and St. Bernards were decidedly good. To bvie'ly refer to tho different classes, there were ono or two good dogs among the half-dozen mastilfs entered, buC Mr Christie's, which took tlio iirst prize, was far too small au animal to luvo satislied every judge. Dr Clayton's " Wolsey " and Mr Doyle's youngster, which took second and third prizes, were tho only rtally big-boned dogs, and the former might well have beou placed lir.it. He lias ,1 good mastiff eye, plenty of bone, and is a well-growu

:log. Tho Newfoundlands were not so good as last

year. The Hey. A. K. Fitehett's (iirst prizetaker) is somewhat small, but a good all-round dog, and the second, Mr Deal's " Lulu'" (imported), is a very fair slut. The third, Mr .lames'" Nero," is a very promising puppy. In St. Bjrnurdn the judge had two varieties to deal with—-the rough and the smooth—mid lie therefore divided the lirst prize between

numbers ]3 and 10. The former (Mr Paul's) dog was certainly the best of the roughs, Mr Intield was the owner of the other dog. Mr Cuttle's dog gained third honours, and Messrs Richardson and Kingwood who showed good dogs were commended. There were only a couple of deerhouiuis, both helouging to Jlr J. K. llayne, and there was very little to choose between them. The older dog, however, was slightly better in legs, feet, and build, and also in coat; but both were very handsome animal;;.

Some difference of opinion existed as to the awards in tho greyhound classes — a result that is almost inevitable. There were six dogs shown. Mr W. J. Waters' entry, which was given first prize, looked a little out of condition, but still showed breeding, and in build and racing appearance was very good. Messrs Wilson and Bannister's dogs were given second aud third. The former was a good all-round dog, but was not very good in the fpet, a trille short in tho neck, aud might have had better ears. Mr Bannister's " Van Dieiuan " had good points, but was handicapped by kis age. Of the nine sluts entered, Mr Cooper took' first prize with a grand allluuml greyhound. She might have been a little longer in the head and have had a little more condition to be up to show form, but she had undeniably splendid points, and took also one of the special prizes. Tho special prize for the best dog in the show was awarded to Mr jK. U. N. Twopeny's " Belvoir Tom," who is spoken of elsewhere ; and this second special prize went to

Mr Biimio for iv beautiful English suiter, Messrs Cooper and Norman took equal seconds lor setters, it being considered at iho time of judging ii verj near thing between the two, but if Sir Norman's slut had shown herself better she

would probably have been placed higher. She was very shy iv the ring. The pointers were not a good class. There were livej entered, of which Mr Palmer's " Charlie " got first place. Mr Mardowy's dog, which took third prize, Although in low condition, was perhaps the best shown. The others were rather course.

The setters made a fine show, but it is a pity these were not divided into three different classes—English, Irish, and Gordon. Mr Binnie's English setter, which was placed first, was, it must bo generally agreed, a splendid all-round dog, shown in.grand condition. But Mr Cuttle also showed a couple of splendid animals —one the best coloured Irish setter iv thu show, which

was, we understand, disqualified through the owner's name appearing on the collar by some oversight. The other was a beautiful dog—far and away the best Gordon, and was given second prize. I'lie more satisfactory way would have bat'U to inakea division of classes and have given these three dogs eaoh first prizes. Another pup shown by Mr Cuttle was vury highly commended, and deservedly, but it was a little too light in colour.

In the judging of the retrievers there must ■igain be a good deal of disagreement with the awards. Mr Boitou's dog which took second prize looked by his ears to be half an Irish water ,paniel, and No. G5 with which Sir W. A. Smith took third prize among the bitches was a re-triever-Newfoundland. Perhaps the best in any

class was a curly-coated bitch with which Mr Aitken gained second prize. Spaniels were a very large class, and very dillioult to judge ; Mr Michie's No. 60, which was highly commended, perhaps being really the best in the class—a little short iv the ears, but .iil round a good spaniel, and shown iv first-class condition. Mr Al'Lannan also showed a dog (Xo. S3) which deserved a place in the awards. Mr Wilsons " Zee " (No, 7U), which took first prize, would by some judges would have been put i;;oor two places lower. TiK.re was rathera setter's expression about the head, and the ears wire short, but the body was decidedly good. The other spaniels were a moderate lot. There were some very good do;<s amongst the collies. Five rough collies were entered by mistake in the smooth class. The secretary, therelore, instructed the judge to judge them iv their proper class. The rough species was bettor lepreocnted than the smooth, there being really only one smooth collie in the show, while there were more thi'.n a dozen of the rough breed. Mr W. IJ.1 J. Watson gained first prize for smooth collies with a dog which would have stood a very good show of taking a prize had there been a uumber of compalitors. Mr

M'Donald's dog which gained the last year's prize again secured first award amongst the rough collies. Mr M'Donald's breed are undoubtedly a very good strain of rough collies, and are considered by competent judges to be the best in New Zealand. A son of the prizewinner, belonging to Mr G. L. Sise, gained second prize for rough olliesanda special prize, Another dog of the same strain, owned by Mr M'Donald, was also very highly commended by tha judges. The third prize was carried off by Mr J. Southwick with a very good dog only about 12 months old, which would probably have gained

a higher award if he had beep better cared for. Air J. E. Webster exhibited a very fair specimen

■ it' a rough collie, which was highly commended by the judges. He was rather short in the undercoat and had met with an accide-ut to his tail, or he would probably have found more favour. One of the nicest dogs in the show was Dr Batchelor's Highland sheep dog, which is not a collie, and ought to have been entered in the variety class. The bulls Wi>re very well represented thid year, there being 12 entries, as against two or three last year. The entries hael all been received for one class, but seeing there were so many dogs, the judges divided the class into dogs and bitches. Air 11. S. Valentine gained first prize in dogs and Mr P. Riid iv bitches. Both were excellent specimens of the breed. There were 15 bull terriers entered for competition, Mr Gaisiord taking first and second prizes with very fair dogs, while the third prize was carried oil' by Mr J. Norman.

Some good dogs were exhibited iv the way of Skye terriers, there being 10 entries; Mr J. G. jPDouald gaining iirst prize with a very nice drop-eared dog, possessing a line coat aud a fairish length of back. Tho Hon. G. M'Lean gained second prizs iv this class with a dog of the prick-eared variety. He> was a rather pretty >iiimal| and would have made a good study fora

picture. He had a good length of back, but his coat was rather inferior to that of the first prize taker. The third prize fell to Mr C. J. Patersou's dog, an animal with a fairish coat and of good general quality, but somewhat deficient in head. There was only one rough-

coated terrier in the show. He belonged to Mr G. R. West, and was of a very inferior kind.

Seven black-aud-tan terriers over 71b in weight were entered for competition, the first prize being carried ofi by Mr J. M'Hugh's dog. This was rather a nice animal, but had not a very good head. The second prize was also g.iined by the owner of the previous dos with an animal possessing better general qualities, but with inferior markings. Mr Morton's dog secured thu third place amonirst this class of Wrier.-. He, was a nicely-marked animal, but. 0 : v.-ry inferior quality. Only two terriers of the siirae class were entered under 71b weight, the prize going to Mr J. Corliss. The. first priz:; for toy tevrlcrs under 51b went to Mr J. Allan, who secured it with a very MU..11 blue-am'-tan dog of the Yorkshire breed, shewing a great djul of quality. There wire only two other competitor-: in tin; same class, and they were both of very indifferent quality.

The nrtt prize for any other variety of purebred dog or bitch not previously mentioned was carried off by Mr P. Sherry with a very good French poodle. The second priv.e fell to Mr J. Evans, the winner of the award being a dog of the sxaie species as the previous one. Mr CJ. Keeves secured third prize with a rough harrier —a very good animal taking him all round, but a little deficient in head.

Fox tarriers were really the feature of the show, 50 entries having been received in all classes. The merits of the dogs are perhaps best dealt with in the report of Mr Brown, who was the judge, which is as follows:—" The fox terriers all through were a much better lot than last year, and the entries more numerous. In the ring class Mi- Twopeny's Belvoir Tom was pi; ced first, with Colonel Bailey's Simla Jock anct Mr Burgess' Welcome Jack (equal) .second. These twj dogs ran the winner close for the premier pn.iition. El-Ivoh1 Tom I consider as near periect as possible, were he a little higher on li g, more compact in feet, and at times no carries his ears a lifctln !i>o?i\ He i! iiht have been shown in better condition. Simla Jock is alkound a terrier; he is a litfcl:) lij.;lit in bone nn.i might b<: better it. fe.el. The loss of two or three teeth alone kept him from buttling Welcome Jack, who is «l™ a very nice terrier, but foe the P'.csent 3-yle he is a little lii';li 'wi leg. flat in the rib, and slnok behind. He. carried his stern too gaily. Ji'Ss was placed third. He lias not improved with age, having got h tri/le conr.se atid broad in shoulder. In tiie bitch class, competition was even keener than in the dog class, there being little to choose between the iii-st four. The winner, Mr 11. S. Young's Daisy, has got a lot of her sire's expression in eye, with tho best ears I ever saw on a farrier, good body, legs, and, feet, but

wants a little more bone. Mr Twopeuy's Gerty is also a grand terrier, with good coat, legs, and feet, shown in good condition, but carried her ears, which aro a trilln large, carelessly in the ring. With age, sho has got a little low behind tho shoulder, but remains wonderfully narrow in chest, and stands very square. Mr I-1. Kogau's Castanet was third—a good terrier, Imfc not in show form; and the same may bo said of Colonel Bailey's Vie, who has splendid cars, quarters, and expression. Mr Day's bitch is very wide in front, and her stern much too low set. She has a nice head with plenty ot character, and weil shaped nicely sized ears, but was shown in bad condition. The puppies over six anil under 12 months were a very good class, tho competition between tho twin sisters Belvoir Vairy (Mr (.'I. V. Smallbone, of Nelson) and Uelvoir Miggs (Mr W. Forsyth) being very close, Kiiry beating her sister in head and hindquarters. Both bitches are spoiled by having their tails cut too short, but they should score many triumphs yet and aro remarkable lor purity of terrier character. Mr Twopeny's Belvoir Jock and Belvoir Worry were third and fourth. Jock has n beautiful head, but is leggy, wanting in bone, and his stern too low set. Worry is perfect in body, with grand quarters and very comely in outline, but her ears aro a bit large and too round at the tips, and her head not to compare to Jock's. In tho under six months puppy class, Colonel Bailey carried oil' lirst honours with I'oiler, a most promising pup, who, if ho goes on as he lias begun, will no doubt be one of the cracks of the fox terrier fancy in tho colony. Ho is all round a grand puppy. The second, Mr A. Henderson's Prini, is a fair terrier; tho third, Colonel Bailey's Puzzle, very neat, but too slight. Tho winners in all classes then camoup again for the Challengo Cup for tho best fox-terrier of any ago or sex, which went to Mr Twopeny's Belvoir Tom, who showed far better than before, having apparently got bolter accustomed to the ring. The cup for the best terrier of any sex bred in New Zealand went to Mr H. S. Young's Daisy, with Belvoir Fairy, who won Messrs Brown, Ewiug, and Co.'s trophy for the best puppy, running up. Mr Henry Mackenzie's Joss secured Mr Myers' cup for the fox terrier with tho best teeth, Castanet running him close. I may add that I was much disappointed with the terriers sent from Christchurch." In the gallery there was a collection of cats, very small in number but excellent in quality. A couple of fine Persians, shown by Captain Boyd, were justly admired, and there were one or two splendid tabbies, tortoise-shells, and blacks. Mrs Srnithson took the prize for the heaviest cat with a monster tabby. The success of tho show so far as the dogs aro concerned has been mainly due to the untiring energy of Mr J. Brown, a recent arrival f rum Home, who also superintended most of the arrangements, and also as judge gave the exhibitors the benefit of the experience he has gained as a frequent exhibitor at the Crystal Palace and as both exhibitor and judge at many other shows in the old country. He has the two great qualities, as a judge, of decision and aiming at a uniform type. Mr Wedge has so frequently officiated as a judge in Duuedm that his work needs no further praise. Throughout the judging seemed to give satisfaction, and then; were certainly less than the usual number of grumblers. Tho following is the prize-list:— Judges- Do"s — Newfoundlands, St. Bernards. «reylioiinds, collies, lox terriers, bull-terriers, and lulls—Mr J. Drown. Bloodhounds, mastiffs, pointers, setters, ret-ricvers, spimiels, foxhounds, and terriers—l\lr C. Wedge (Koslyn). Cats-Messrs Sutton find ,T. Lolt (St. John's Wood).

DOGS. Mastiffs.—D h Christie, 2 years, 1; Dr Clayton, "Wol£ev,"3; MDoylo. 1 year, 3; J Brown (dog), 2} years", highly commended; AW Sparks (alut), 6 years, commended.

'Kuwfoimdliinds.—liov A X Fitchett, 5 years, 1 C Deal, "Lulu," (imported), 2; II James, "Nero, 2.

St. Bernards.—L 111'aul, 7 years, and J Infield, 2 years, 1 (equal); J li Cuttle, 12 months, 3; D 'iiielnirdson, 18 months, very highly commended; C Jtingwood, highly commended. Deeihoiinds.—J It Hiiyne, n years, 1.

Greyhounds (dogs >.—\V J Waters, 2 years, 1; C A AViIEOU, 18 months, 2; G Bauuiatet, " Van Dieman," 7 years, 3. Greyhounds (bitches).—J Cooper (brlndle), 4 years,' 1 and spocinl; J Korman and J Cooper (equal), 2 ; J Anderson, i years, very highly commended.

Pointers.—T Palmer, " Charlie," 2 years, 1; ,T A Park, 15 months, 2; W Maruowy, 18 months, ii; T Toiikinson, 2 years, commended. Setters.-A'liinnie, 2 years, 1; J B Cuttle, 18 mouths,2- C Millier, 2 ye.r.-, 3;M W Wright, 3 vesrs, highly commended; II WBrmidell, "Stella," '4 years, very highly commended ; J. Nicholson. 20 months, highly commended; C Millier, a years, very highly commended; J. 1!. Cuttle, 2 years, very liiL'lilv commended. Ret" levers (dogs).—D h Christie, 6 years, 1; S T Boltou, 2i Tears, -'; Il' M Clarke,:(years, :i. KeH-ievei-s (bitches.) —Dr D^i ies, 1 years, 1; W. Ait.en, !> years. 2; W ASmilh. IS.

Spaniel.: (spurting).—J» Wilson, " Zoe," » years. 1; J M .Swan, 2s years, 2; 1» tUlsou, "Bang." 4 y<Co aii(;s (smooth).-W P Watson, "York," 4 yeas. 1.

Collies (rou^h).—J M'Donald imported, 1 and pecial; G L Sise, :i years, 2 and special; J Southick, 12 months,;,'.

Fox terriers (dogs). —Ii X X Twopeuy, •■ Belvoir Tom" (by Champion Kocket—Belvoir Venom, 5 years, 1 au.l champion clip; Colonel Ualley, "Simla Jock" (by b'carsdule Joe—Brownie), 4 years, and G Burgess, "Welcome Jack" (by Diamond Jack-Miss leckeiv. IS months, 2 (equal); H M'Kenzie. "Joss," 2 years, :>,; IS D. Day, J '1 roup, and W J Waters, v.h.c. -. It 13 N iwopeny, '• Dauntless Joe,'' li.c.; 14 W Holland, c.

Kox terriers (bitches).—M S Young, "Daisy" (Belvoir Toru-Gypfv), 1 year, 1 and sp-eml; It 15 X Xwopeny, " Gerty the 2nd" (by Champion lioclict—Cliampion Gerty), li years, 2 ; J'Y..d Horain, " Castanutte" (by Diamond Jack—Hiss Decker), ;i; Colonel Bailey, "Vie" (by BeziqueBrownie), W Korsyth, " Belvoir Miggs" (by Belvoir Tom—Gn-ry tiiu 2nd), X D Hay, v.h.c.; C Hiaujjjan, h.c. ; G Gk'issop, c. Fox terrier puppies Covl'r " months and under 12 months).—U F Hmallbone, " Kelvoir I'airy," liy Belvoir Tom—G'lty the 2nd, 10 months, 1; W Forsvth, "Belvoir JtfiL",'s," IU months, 2 ; X E X Tw,h<:iiy, " Jtulvoir Jocii," by Helvoir Tom—Vie, 7 months, li ; H X N Twopeny, "Belvoir Worry,"by Uelvoir Tom—Decker Fuss, li month-, very highly commended; ED Day, very highly commended. Fox terrier puppies (under 6 months').—Colom-1 liuilev, ■'Fuller," 5 mouths, Ij A Henderson, "I'riin," 5 months, 2; Colonel Bailey, "Puzzle," 5 months, 3.

SUve terriers.—J. G. M'Donald, 1; Hon. G. M'Leim, •! v.-ars. 2: C J Patersun, 18 months, ;i. liouKU-eo'ated terrie-r.—G It West. 3 years, I. UIHCk-and-tiin terriers (over 71W.-J M-Hugh, 2 years, 1; J Jl'lliigh, 1 year, 2; W J Morton, :\ years,

3. Black-and-tMi terriers (under 71b).—J Corless, 18 months, 1; 1' Wilson, •' Topsy," 7 years, 2. Toy terriers (under 01b) —J Allan, 2 years, 1; J Pitchers, <1 mouths, 2: S C'urr, 2i years, ;i.

Bull terriers.—A Gaist'ord, "Sylvio," I2U>, 14 months. 1 and special; A Gaisford, •■ Daisy,"33ll), 2; JKormtin,2yenrß,3. Bulls.—Dogs: H S Valentine, 1; D M Stuart's " Scum," by Cohan (imp ), 2; S Held. I!; B M'Lauchlin's "Donald Dinnie," v.b.c. Bitches: P Ueid, 1; M Cook 2 ; J Kedzler, commended. Any other variety purebred dog or bitch.—P Sherry, 8 years, 1; J "J2rans, 3years, 2; C J Kteves, sire Workman (imp.)—imported bitch, 3. CATS. Striped tabbies.—G Matheson, Kaikorai, 1; Mrs M'Donald, Arthur street, 2. Blacks.—H M'Farlaii<-,Jlornington,l: A A James, Wliite Horse Hotel, lft months, 2 ; G F Fodor, " The Malidi," IS months, 3. Whites.—Mr* Millar, Athol place, 1; X S Young, " rheMashur." 10 years, 2. Tortoise-:hell.-Mrs Ward, Linden,.t years, 1; E Dernier, Pitt street, "Tom," -1 yews, 2. I lea iest cnt.—Mrs T SniitbEon, Anderson's Bay, 1; GMatheson, Kaikorai, 2. Any other variety of cat.—W Mills, Stafford street, 1. SPECIAL PItIZBS, BOGS, Beat Ncwfoundlaiid: American Plioco Company (dozen cabinet photos).—]{ev. A It Fitchett. Hest St. Bernard: If S Valentino (£1 Is).—L Paul and Jlnlielii, equal. Uest grevbonnd: City Boot Palace (a pair leggings, £1 Is).—J'C'ooper. Best setter: Messrs Sainsbury, Ellisdon, and Co.

(enp, £1 Is).—Aßiunle. Best.r-triever: Mr Q P Farquhar (trophy).—D L Christie. liest spaniel iMr G A Day (10s lid) —P Wilson. Be=t spaniel, sporting: Messrs J Speight and Co. (ten-g.illou«ask of ale).—!' Wils;m. Best collie : Mr M-Donald, bred from hh dog (£1 Is).—,lll'Uonald Best collie: Mr W P Street (£1 Is).—G L Sise. Best fox terrier bred in Hew Zealand: Mr J Donaldson (case of schuapps, £2 Ws).-li S Young, ■■ Daisy." Best fox terrier bitch : Messrs Thomson, Fox, and Co. (tweed suit length, £1 15s).— R S Young, " Daisy." Best lox terrier puppy : Messrs Brown, Ewing, and Co. (trophy).—Ci F Smalluone, " Belvoir Fairy." Best Skyc terrier: Messrs X Clifford and Co. (1 dozen photos, 15s).—J G M'Donald. Best'Skye terrier: Mr It Brown (tin biscuits, 10s

Bel). -J U'.U'Donatd. Best v.liite bull terrier ilo<r, 401b to -IS h: Mr A Gaisford l£l Us lid).—A Gaistord. •' Sylvio." Dest dor of a;iy lirceil in the show: Mr Frank Hyaim (silver cup. £3 :js).—li M J. 'Jwopeuy's fox terrier, "Celvoir Tom." l.\>x terrier-ivitli test set of teeth in the sliovr : Messrs Myers and .'.o. (silver cud, .C>S 35).—11 Mackenzie. "'Joss." Cli'iUeiimj cup. £21, for the best, fox terrier in the s;iow.-ll a 5 Twopuny, ■• Jielvolr Tom." CATS.

Hcst black cat: MeFsrs Jfice and Son (I tin lollies, 10siJd).-I[ Jl'Fariau.-'. Best white c t: ilr i' Mitchell (a book, 10s lid).— .Mrs .Millar. lli.gtst tomcit: Walton Park Coal Company (1 ton co I).—MrsT Smitlison.