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— I learn that there is a probability that tho quarantinine period for imported dogs •will be considerably shortened. The present regulations were adopted several years ago by all the colonies, but it is now seen thai they oie nnoie stringent than is consistent, considering the advance that has been made in the knowledge and control oi diseases oi animals.

— .Bulldogs are likely to boom in the colonies presently, several importations having been made, both here and 111 Australia, during the last year or two. The latest is the bulldog puppy Maiinel, now on his way out to Mr C. Court lUce, Sydney. He is a .-on of champion Woodcote U-iiltee More, winner of the stud clog challenge prize at the late show 01 tho Bulldog Oluh. Marinel's clam is Cioona Belle, by Don Cervantes ex Rita Ualtee More is Ly Don Alsxis ex Cameo, and Is litter brother to Don Cervantes. LVlarinel was whelped in July, 1599, his breeders being Adessrs i-luat and Marford. — dpcaking of a young clog, Portland, now two years old, and said to be the sensation of the Bulldog Club (England), Our Dogs says: ''That Portland ih a wonderful bulldog no one who claims knowledge of the breed can He ha^ been a much abused dog, but he has conib to the houx. solely by v/ason of his sterling bulldog qualities, as all high-class animals Aie bound to do at so ue stag? of their career. He is a very massive, thick-set, brixidle dog, a few days ovei two years old, and weighing about 53ib ; exceedingly low on the leg, and the proportions of his body arc 111 oat symmetrical. lie excels in .=hortne-s of back, roach, and loin, has t:eniendous riba, is well out at shoulder, and stands wonderfully wide. He is probably the biggest-skulled bulldog of any weight alive. It is very long, and he has a powerful, wide under jaw, beautifully turned tip. His muzzle is very deep and wide, making a square face, his stop is pionounced, and ins eyc-j i«re dark, but owing to ingrowing JJ I.'.1 .'. he s are sometimed inflamed and swollen. He has only twice bean shown under K.C. rules, </v < a-Ji occasion winning first prize in every class in which he has shown. xhe fhst occrntn was the Bulldog Club's show of 1899, when Mr S. Woodiwiss gave him first puppj r and first novice. The second time was at the same club's show in May ol this year, where he won first Diamond Jubilee, iirst Limit, first Open, and championship, being placed over such cracks as Oh. Baron Sedgemere, Ch. Prince Albert, and Duke of Albemaiie, etc. A characteristic of Portland is his admirable temper ; he has a most affectionate disposition, and thoroughly enjoys a romp with children. He is a good hunter, will course a rabbit, and will enter water quite readily to retrieve any shot game, etc. In spite of- being so young, Portland has been a great success at stud, getting prolific litters ol great quality. His great skull and wonderful under jaw are points he has the knack of tisnsmittmg to his progeny. - — The gruesome story which comes from Bombala, which jDoints to an aged aboriginal named Joe Banks having been eaten by his dogs, will create less surprise with those who have any knowledge of the class of canines which Australian blacks love to collect round them. Strangely enough, much as the blacks ars attached to their dogs, the latter seem always to embody all the meannesses of which the canine race is capable, and little or none of their virtues. Hence, it is not surprising to those who know this that Banks' s score of starving curs should eat their late master's body.