THE KENNEL.

Otago Witness, Issue 2997, 23 August 1911, Page 35

THE KENNEL.

By Tkrbob.

PsooSera and bidders of dogs are cordially !ttTited to contribute to this column. " Terror" srili endeavour to make this department as interesting and up-to-date as possible, but in order to do thu be must hare the co-operation of bis readers, hence be trusts this invitation will be chaeriully responded to. v ' asks for in the description of an Irish terrier, published below. •—A "wen" is a small roundish or oval tumour of smooth surface, situated just under the skin, and one that moves freely about, it being unattached. It is a simple growth, and quite painless. It can be removed by operation—quite' a simple matter, —for when the skin covering the wen is cut through the little tumour is easily squeezed cut. The wound should be afterwards sewn up, some carbolic gauze applied, which should be kept in its place by a bandage or jacket. The Kennel Club of New South Wales will hold its annual show on September 6,7, and 8. These dates clash with the Victorian Royal-- Show, and there is not likely to be many exhibits from Victoria at the Sydney fixture. Two Jiundred and thirteen classes have been provided. Fox terriers have 14 classes; collies, 14; bulldogs, 11; Irish terriers. 11; Yorkshires, 16; spaniels, 14; pointers, 9; .Australian terriers, 11; Sydney silkies, 9. The prize money will be apportioned according to the entries in each class. A good number of valuable trophies and special prizes will be offered for competition. Entries .close on August 30, with the secretary, Victoria arcade, Castlereagh street, Sydney, - fsom whom prize schedules and entry forms may be obtained.

may be pointed out that Royalties are said to care more for their children and more for their four-footed pets than do any other humane. The love of King Edward for a canine companion was of a passionate description, and Queen Alexandra's devotion to animals has always been sincere and deep. The Crown Princess of Germany has devoted much time and energy to starting in Germany a society on the same lines as that in Britain for the prevention of cruelty to animals. She and her husband have a collie, Bruno, to whom was awarded a special medal by the Prussian Royal Society for jumping into the Spree, and saving a man from drowning. Queen Mary does not encourage her boys and girls to have pets in the house, and is by i;o means so femd of animals, generally speaking, as her Danish mother-in-law. Nevertheless, the Queen owns a penchant for one dog.' even if she does not encourage his society in her drawing room. This .is a mongrel terrier, Happy by name, a singularly intelligent beast, who seems to understand all that is said to him, can fetch and carry anything, and is the favourite dog, of all that he possesses, of. King George. Queen Alexandra once possessed a parrot which had- been King George Ill's in the last days of his reign. Some parrots are perfect Met huso lahs for attaining age, and this bird, even for a parrot, had lived

"an exceptionally long life. Many doglovers may like to know that the late King's inseparable little companion, Caesar, is tenderly cared for by Queen Alexandra, and accompanies her Majesty wherever she goes. Dysentery. Symptoms: _ Frequent liquid motions, consisting principally of mucus and blood, accompanied by severe straining. The abdomen is very tender, there is often vomiting and great thirst. Treatment: Givo at once a dose of castor oil and laudanum, from half to> a tablespoonful (according to size of dog) of oil mixed with from three (according to size of dog) to 15 drops of the latter. About six hours afterwards commence to give carbonate bismuth from sgr to 20gr (according to size of dog) every three or four hours, also two or three times a day give an enema of thick boiled starch (from one, according to size of dog, to four teaspoonfuls), mixed with from three (according to size of dog) to 20 drops of laudanum. The enema should be just warm, given very slowly, and the doij should be kept quiet for a short time afterwards, to prevent his ejecting it. The following mixture may !>e tried, if the symptoms continue in spite of the bismuth : Recipe: Qhlotrodyne 2dr, prepared chalk 4dr, tr. catechu 4dr, sol. gum acacia 4dr, Water to 6oz. Doses: From one teaspoonful to a tablespoonful (according to size of dog) every three or four hours. Diet: Feed on milk thickened with arrowroot (boiled), ako give white of egg beaten up with water to drink, or bailey water; no solid food should be given whilst there are' any signs of blood with motions. OAMARTJ SHOW. Mr Conn won all the prizes in cocker spaniels, and Mr J. W. Thomson won with Rock Salt, Aloreland Monarch, and Moreland Mistress, the last-mentioned winning the prize for beet fox terrier (either wire or smooth), beating Mr F. Rogen's Sardonix, who won in smooths. Bulldogs were the largest class, several Dunedin dogs being shown. The quality was fairly good, and in a year or two some of the local dogs should be "hot stuff." In maiden dogs Miss Ongley's Beau Brummell won easily over Mr Jas. Grant's Danger Signal. The winning pup in this class, which also won the special for the best puppy in the show, is a good stamp, with massive bone, and good' body, head nicely wrinkled, and plenty of loose stuff. With care and attention should make up. into a real good dog. Danger Signal is somewhat pinched in face, and a little light all through. Puppy Dogs.—First, Mr B. Triggs's Bromley Count, a nice-bodied pup. but dees not appear to be growing at all. Second, Mr J. Allen's Lee's Mistake. Too leggy and long in body. Third, Danger Signal. Novice Dogs.—Mr C A. Button's Tiger Jim had no opposition, and in the New Zealand-bred he was placed second to Mr R. S. M enz ' e ' s Glenledi Vicar, ! who repeated his Dunedin and Christchurch performances by annexing the New Zealandbred class. Mr E. G, Cotter's Chumimjy Swasher is poor in front, and has badlybuttoned ears. Open Dogs.—The only competitors were Glenledi Vicar and Tiger Jim, the former winning easily. The bitch classes were not too strong. Miss Sidon's Gipsy Nell is a good bitch, but slightly lacking in substance, and won in the maiden and novice classes. In the New Zealand-bred, class Mr S. K. Gardham's Flounders, shown in good condition, was placed first; second, Miss Sidon's Gipsy Nell. - Open Class.—ln this class Mr R. S. i Menzies's Champion Bugemistress appeared ] to have no difficulty in beating Sir Gardham's Flounders, placed second, and Miss I Sidon's Gipsy Nell, third. THE IRISH TERRIER, The following is the description ' issued by .the Irish Terrier Club:— —Positive Points.— Value. Head, jaw, teeth, and eyes ... 15 Ears 5 Legs and feet ... 10 j Neck ... « ... 5 Shoulders and; chest 10 Back and loin ... ..". 10 Hindquarters and stem. 10 Coat ... 15 Colour ... 10 ! Size and symmetry 10 100 —-Negative Points. — . _ ' Value, j White nails, toes, and feet ... minus 10 Much white on chest ~ 10 | Ears cropped ~ 5| Mouth undershot .or cankered... ~ 10 j Coat shaggy, curly, or soft ... ~ 10, Uneven in colour ~ 5 j 50 Disqualifying Points. —Nose cherry or red; brindle colour. —Descriptive Particulars.— Head long, skull flat and rather narrow between ears, getting slightly narrower towards the eye; free from wrinkle; stop hardly visible, except in profile. The jaw must be strong and muscular, but not too full in the cheek, and of a good puaiishing length, but not so fine as a white English terrier's. There should be a slight falling away below the eye, so as not to have a greyhound appearance. Hair on face of same description as on body, but short (about a quarter of an inch long), in appearance almost smooth and straight; a slight beard is the only longish hair (and it is only long in comparison with the rest) that is permissible and that is characteristic. Teeth should be long and level. Lips.—Not so tight as a bull terrier's, but well-fitting, showing through the hair their black lining. Nose. —Must be black. Eyes.—A dark hazel colour, small, not prominent, and full of life, fire, and intelligence. Ears. —When uncut small a>nd V-shaped, j of moderate thickness, set well up on the I head, and dropping forward closelv to the \ cheek. The ear must be free of fringe, and j the hair thereon shorter and generally darker in colour than the body. Neck. —Shmild_ be of a. fair length and j gradually widening towards the shoulders, well carried, and free of throatiness. There is generally a slight sort of frill visible at each side of the neck, running nearly to the corner of the ear, which is looked on as very characteristic.

Shoulders and Chest. —Shoulders must be fine, lonpr, and, sloping well into tho back; the chest deep and muscular, but neither full nor wide.

Back and Loin.—Bcwjy moderately lc,n,g;

back should be strong and straight, with no appearance of slackness behind the shoulders; the loins broad and powerful, and slightly arched; ribs fairly sprung, rather deep than round, and well ribbed back. Hindquarters.—Well under the dog-; should be strong and muscular, the thighs powerful, hocks near the ground, stifles not much bent. Stern.—Generally docked; should be free of fringe or feather, set on pretty high, carried gaily, but not over the back or curled. Feet and Legs..—Feet should be strong, tolerably round, and moderately small; toes arched., and neither turned out nor in; black toenails a/re preferable and most desirable. Legs moderately long, well set from the shoulders, perfectly straight, with plenty of bone and muscle; the elbows Working freely clear of the sides, pasterni short and straight, hardly noticeable. Both fore and hind legs should be moved straight forward when travelling, the stifles not turned' outwards, the legs free of feather and covered, like the head, with as hard a texture of coat as body, but not so long. Coat. —Hard and wiry, free of softness or silkiness, not so long as to hid© the outlines of the body, particularly in the hindquarters, straight and flat, no shagginess, and free of lock or curl. Colour.—Should be "whole coloured." the most preferable being bright red; next wheaten, yellow, and grey, brindle disqualifying. White sometimes appears or> chest and feet; it is more objectionable o the latter than on the chest, as a speck c white on the chest is frequently to be sec: in all self-coloured breeds. Size and Symmetry.—Weight in show condition from 161 bto 241 b--say 161 bto 221ib for bitches and 181 b to 241 b 'for dOgs. The most desirable weight is 221 b or under, which is a nice, stylish, and useful size. The dog must present an active, lively, lithe, and wiry appearance; lots of substance, at the same time free cf clumsiness, as speed and endurance, as well as power, are very essential. They must be neither "cloddy" nor "cobby, "but should be framed on the "lines of speed," showing a graceful "racing outline." Temperament—Dogs' that are very game are usually surly or snappish. The Irish terrier as a breed is an exception, being remarkably good-tempered, notably so with mankind, it being admitted, however, that he' is perhaps a little too ready to resent interference on the part of other dogs. There is a heedless, reckless pluck about the Irish terrier which is characteristic, and, coupled with the headlong dash, blind to all consequences, with which he rushes at his adversary, has earned for the breed the proud ephithefc of the "Dare-devils." When off duty they are characterised by a quiet, caress-inviting appearance, and when one sees them endearingly, timidly pushing their heads into their master's hands it is difficult to realise that oil occasion, at the "set-on," they can prove that they have the courage of a lion, and will fight on to the. last breath in their bodies. Thev develop an extraordinary devotion, and have been known to track their masters I almost incredible distances. j