THE KENNEL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23591, 30 August 1938, Page 2

THE KENNEL

By Breeder

“ Breeder ” will be pleased if dog owners and others concerned will forward him notes of interest for his consideration with a view to their insertion in this column.

The death is reported of that beautiful imported cocker spaniel Church Leigh Druson, the property of Messrs Farquharson and Smyth. Druson was nine years old and was a great stud force in New Zealand, siring many fine blacks. The last litter was bred by Mr M. Simpson, of Dunedin. Mr A. W. Childs, of Maori Hill, reports that his promising young Labrador bitch Gesture has whelped a good litter of five bitches and three dogs. Gesture is by ch Eilyer Row (imp.) ex Sally of Ivanhoe and the sire of the pups is by ch Don Caesar of Ivanhoe ex Braeville Bridget Mr A. W Cooper, of Invercargill, has purchased a fine bulldog pup from a Christchurch breeder to replace his winning bitch Princess Enwood, which had to be destroyed. The pup is six months old and a dark brindle in colour. It is by Riccarton Marquis ex Alswell Aurora. At a meeting of the Southland Gun Dog Club, presided over by Mr P. Hennessey, it was decided to hold a water trial on Saturday, September 17. The trials will be a twobird retrieve across water and the events include puppy, novice and open. Mr T. Pasco, of Invercargill, has been appointed judge. A record entry is expected as this will be the last trial before the South Island championships, which will be held in Invercargill and conducted by the local club. Mr A. Marshall, of Invercargill, the wire-haired fox terrier fancier, has registered his prefix Lindisfarne with the New Zealand Kennel Club.

Owing to the United States judge, Mr B. McMillan Brown, being unable to fulfil his engagement with the Melbourne Royal Show the committee has appointed six Australian judges to take his place In view of the saving to the society of the high fees required for overseas judges, the money for first prize in every one of the 230 classes for dogs at the show will be doubled—£l instead of 10s—and the second prize will be raised from 5s to 7s 6d With this and other special cash prizes the money to be won will reach the unprecedented total of £420

An exclusive new Cologne lor good house dogs is now put on the market by a New York department store. It is stated that every summer an increasing numbei of women buy Cologne for their pets, and that even the sternest mastiffs are pleased because it makes them socially acceptable at all times This deodorizing Cologne has a clean “ woodsy ’’ scent, and is said to be as refreshing as a run under a sprinkler, FEEDING PUPPIES First of all a puppy should be left with its mother till it is two months old; we know that a great many breeders try to dispose of them at six weeks, but this is really too early to commence weaning, that is, if one considers the welfare of the little thing. Next, when you get it home, remember that it will probably have left a number of brothers and sisters, and will be feeling pretty miserable and lonely, especially at night, but a hotwater bottle will make things better, and if this is supplied there will be less chance of the poor animal making night hideous by lifting up its voice to heaven. A receptacle containing clean water should be always easily accessible to the puppy night and day, and placed in the same position so that the youngster will know where to find it. Some people are never happy unless they are giving their animals drugs or tonics - all a puppy should have is fresh clean water, unless some slight stomach disorder is present, and then a little lime water can be added to the water in the proportion of 1 to Milk should be given more as a food than a drink, and given only when tho pup is having its regular meals Up to about four months milk should constitute one-third of the diet, but after that period it can be cut down considerably BALANCED RATIONS How these words cur] round the tongues of would-be experts on animal dietetics A balanced ration is simply one that supplies all the necessary requirements for nourishment and development without leaving any waste, a fairly difficult proposition to arrive at. and. as a matter of fact, one’s own common sense must be exercised in governing this matter Presuming, for instance, that puppies. through the loss of their dam. have to be fed artificially during the first weeks of their existence, it must be borne in mind that bitches milk is stronger than that of cows, consequently something extra must be added, such as a little cream or c* d-liver oil. to make the " ration suitable Baby foods and proprietary puppy foods both will fill the bill- - three weeks old the pupp’es should be taught to lap; this cap be accomnlished bv dipping their noses in a saucer of milk When a month old more solid food can be given such as well-cooked norridge. stale bread, and/or ground rice pudding with milk. When six weeks ild ordinary household scraps can be fed, but they must be sound: a little finely chopped lean raw meat can also be given if still with the mother puppies should be fed three times a day till two months old. but if the dam is dead they must be supplied with food four times a dav during this neriod WEAN AT TWO MONTHS As previously stated when eight weeks old 'he youngstei should be weaned, and from now on the puppy can have a mixed diet—table scraps farinaceous foods fish, gravy, vegetables lean raw meat bread and milk If the pup seems to be doing badlv a few drops of end liver oil will be,of great benefit Feed three times a’ day till six months old hist giving as much as they will *at ravenously After this the smaller breeds need only be fed twice a day. Great Danes, etc., should have more food