THE KENNEL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3244, 17 May 1916, Page 53

THE KENNEL.

by Terror.

Fanciers and breeders of dogs are cordially invited to contribute to this column. "Terror" will endeavour to make this department as interesting and up-to-date as possible, but in order to do this he must have the co-operation of his readers, hence ho trusts this invitation will be cheerfully responded to. Tha South Island Bulldog Club held its usual monthly meeting on Monday evening of last week, when there was a good at tendance, usual to thin club. Mr J. G. Adair, the worthy president, occupied thr. chair. The main business was respecting the question of breeding. The secretary read some correspondence which had ap peared in the Home paper Our Dogs be tweerj such well-known English authorities as Penfold Field. W. Eastburn, and Chand lor, and a good deal of valuable informatioi

Tha South Island Bulldog Club held its usual monthly meeting on Monday evening of last week, when there was a good attendance, usual to this club. Mr J. G. Adair, the worthy president, occupied the chair. The main business was respecting the question of breedmg. The secretary read some correspondence which had appeared in the Homo paper Our Dogs between such well-known English authorities as Penfold Field, W. Eastburn, and Chandler, and a good deal of valuable information came to light. The experience_ of Mr Chandler was of especial interest in view of the fact that his best results had always been obtained from bitches which had whelped their first litter, and had resulted in the

breeder obtaining several champions. MiBen Ellis, of the ICaikorai brand of fox terriers, had three dogs present, and explained to members some of his experiences in mating, and quoted a Kaikorai Kismet bitch, the result of inbreeding, which he had mated to an out cross—namely, Kaikorai Kazan, which was a son of ch. Lcvenside Luke, the result being a puppy which excelled in bone, head properties, and general appearance, which the dam was deficient in During the week I inspected Mr Adair's litter of puppies by White Baron. ex Roman Lass. There are three dog puppies living, all of which appear to be well balanced, and are nice and healthy. Mr Aclair is extremely disappointed at not being able to save the only bitch in the litter. I also took the opportunity of inspecting his blue Persian cats. These are the result of Messrs Gray Dixon and Cunninghanm's strains combined, and excel in size and bone.

I would like to see a good entry in the Persian cat section at the show, as the judging is in the able hands of Mr J. Kerr, who should give general satisfaction. —Mr C. A. Hutton advises me that ho will be unable to exhibit his bull bitch Lady Halsey at the Invercargill Show, as she has torn one of the pads of her feet, and can walk only on three legs. This, is a great disappointment to hex owner, as he was looking forward to his bitch securing a high place, as she is looking very fit. I understand that Messrs Pattilio and Crawford are sending exhibits to Invercargill, and by the time the train goes, away 1 expect these entries will be augmented by several others.

—lt has definitely been decided to hold the next Dnncdin Show in the Brydone Hall, which has been secured for that purpose. This will afford fanciers a splendid opportunity of exhibiting their dogs to the best advantage. I have just received a letter from Mr A. Galloway] of Wanganui, the late secretary of the* local Bulldog Club. I would not bo surprised to see Mr Galloway going in for the breed again. He has had a very bad timo during die last two years with sickness in the family; but I am pleased to say that matters are on the mend. '"Man," says Burns, "is the god of the dog. He knows no other; and see how he worships him. With what reverence he crouches at his feet; with what reverence he looks up to him; with what delight he fawns upon him, and with what cheerful alacrity he obeys him !" —W. Youatt, in his " Early History of the Dog," says: —"If any of the lower animals bear about them the impress of the Divine hand, it is found in the dog. Many others are plainly and decidedly more or less connected with the welfare of the human being; but this connection and its effects are limited to a few points, or often to one alone. The dog, different, yet the same, in every region, seems to be formed expressly to administer to our comforts and to our pleasures. Ho displays a versatility, and yet a perfect unity of power and character, which mark him as our destined servant, and, still more, as our companion and friend. Other animals may be brought to a certain degree of familiarity, and may display much affection and gratitude. There was scarcely an animal in the menagerie of the Zoological Society that did not acknowledge the superintendent as his friend; but it was only a casual intercourse, and might be dissolved by a word or a look. At the hour of feeding the brute principle reigned supreme, and the companion of other hours would be sacrificed if he dared to interfere; but the connection between men and the dog, no lapse of time, no change of circumstance, no infliction of evil can dissolve. Wo must therefore }ook far beyond the wolf for the prototype of the dog. " The dog belongs to the division of animals termed vertebratod, because it has a cranium or skull, and a spine or range of vertebra proceeding from it. It ranks under the class mammalia, because it has teats by which the female suckles her young; the tribe Unquiculata, because its extremities are armed with nails; the order Digitigradcs, because it walks principally on its toes. Tho genus Canis has two tubercular teeth behind the largo carnivorous tooth in the upper jaw; and the subgenus Familiaris, the dog, has tho pupils of tho eye circular, while those of the wolf are oblique, and those of the fox upright and long."

Youatt continues: "If within the first 1000 years, after the Deluge we observe that divine honours were paid to the dog, wo can scarcely believe in his wolfish gcne-alogy. The most savage animals arc capable of affection for those to whom they have been accustomed, and by whom they have been well treated, and therefore we give full credit to the several accounts of this sort related of the wolf, the lion, and even the cat and the reptile; but in no other animals—in no others, even in the genus Canis —do we find the qualities of the domestic dog or the slightest approach to them."

Many persons have a very foolish custom of throwing stones that their may dive or run for them, and bring thom to their owner's feet. The consequence is that their teeth are soon worn down, and there are too many cases on record in which the stone has been swallowed. It has been impeded in its passage through the intestinal canal, inflammation has ensued, and the animal has been lost after having suffered the most dreadful torture.

Mr Arthur Payne, who until he volunteered for the front was secretary for the New Zealand Collie Oiub, sends greetings from Egypt to all collie friends, and also to his numerous well-wishers in Dun"din Tho Victorian Poultry and Kennel Club has not as jet decided whether it will hold a show or not this year. The Exhibition Building is the only suitable place for a funct'on of the size and lm portanco of the club's annual fixture. Put the very large expense entailed in securing the bu'lding and paying for light and' firemen has to be considered seriously. Last year, when tho show was held for patriotic purposes, it was though! that some roduc tion might have been made hi the rent of the Exhibition Building and electric lighting But the charges were very heavy. I would suggest that the exhibitors of both dogs and poultry should endeavour to induce the committee to bold the show as usual. The value of a win at the exhibition is well known to every breeder and it would be a serious, loss to the fancy generally if the show were abandoned. A scheme might be. arranged under which exhibitors would consent to take less prize money in the event of bad weather or any other circumstance or cor-dit'on likely in cause a loss. With the support of the exhibitors the executive would, no doubt, field the show as usual, and the result under the conditions would practically guarantee the club against loss. temper is inevitable fo all puppies; but this is a mistake. This is a similar delusion to tJiais which many peoplo have with ro.

gard to children and measles or scarlet fever. Undoubtedly those complaints are very frequent amongst children, and the same may be said of puppies and distemper, lint it is an error to suppose that distemper is inevitable. Distemper is contagious in a high degree —that is to say, it is passed on by contact between one animal and another. In order to avoid this it is necessary to take care the puppy does not come into contact_ with other animals suffering from tn.s ailment, ibis. of course, is not an easy thine; to do, which explains, no doubt, why the trouble is so common. The symptoms of distemper are as follows:—.Feverish thirst, running at the nose, diarrhoea, loss of flesh, and skin trouble. If the animal be noticed to bo suffering from any oi these symptoms he should be at once treated for distemper. lho best preliminary treatment to adopt is to give a do-so of salicylate of quinine, which may be procured from any chemist in capsule form. This method is perfectly safe, no matter what form the disease may take —and there are several forms of it. Administer doses of acetate of ammonia solution occasionally (any chemist will supply this in the proper strength); let the animal have plenty of gentle exercise, give milk and oatmeal diet, and occasionally some raw meat, idee that the bowels are kept open. As already stated, distemper varies in form, and each case requires particular treatment; but the above suggestions may be taken as tile suiust g >. iui course to be adopted by way of preliminary. A dose of salicylate (the best, possible thing for all kinds of low fevers) will often check distemper at the outset, and thus prove a veritable ''stitch in time." —"Medicine," in Our Dogs.

DOG TRIALS. DIPTON. The Dipton clog (rials were held in perfect weather on I,ho 27th and 28fch ult. Messrs J. Harrison and G. M'Kenzie gave every satisfaction as judges. There will be a profit of about £lO, which is to be handed to the Red Cross Fund. Following are the results : Maiden Class.—D. Sutherland's Fleet (25| points), 1; J. Russell's Fame (25 points), 2; •J. M'Kenzic's Rodger (23i points.). 3. Local Class. —J. M'Kenzie's Rodger (19i points), 1; J. Thomson's Jet points}, 2; T. Harrison's Fly (13£ points, 5. Allcomers' Class. —J. M'Kenzie's Clyde (22 points) and W. Aitken's Maid (22 points) tied; J. Thomson's Jet (19 points), 3. Huntaway Class. —J. Russell's Sweeo (25 points), 1; W. Aitken's Bob (17£ points), 2; E. Douglas's Maid (13s points), 3. Consolation Class. —A. Charter's Border Moss (25 points), 1; J. Thomson's Jet (lbs points), 2; J. Flynn's Kimberley Ned (16 points), 3. Special Prizes. —Maiden Class —gold medal for most entries, J. M'Kenzie; Local Class - gold medal for most entries, J. M'Lean; Local Class—gold medal for best dog, J. M'Kenzie; Allcomers' Class—gold medal for most entries, J. M'Kenzie; Huntaway Class —special for most onirics, J. M'Kenzie; Consolation Class —special for most entries, E. Douglas; gold medal for competitor gaining most points through the meeting, J. M'Kenzie; gold medal for dog- gaining most points through the meeting, J. Thomson's Jet. WAITAKI. The following are vhe results of the Maiden prizes of £3 for first prize and £2 for second pv'ze, given _ bv the Waitaki Collie Dog Club for maiden competitors, and for the doz scoring- the most points in each class: Class I —W. J. Tiddy's Lassie (23 points). 1; A. Stewart's Doon ,'2l points), 2. Class. II A. Valentine's King (29 points), 1; W. ArGimpscy's Mac .'24 points), 2. Class HI —A. Valentino's Bob (344 points, 1; W. Sheppard's Dart (23 points), 2. The winners of the Oamaru Mail's special prize cf £1 Is were Messrs H. Rodd and L. Brightling. WAIMATE. WAIMATE, May 12. The fifth annual clog trials concluded this evening. Mr H. J. Little acted as judge. Only three dogs out of 42 yarded the sheep in class 11. Half-bred sheep were used instead of merino, and the change was highly approved by the judge. They wore strong sheep, but a bit too hard to pull. The president's medal for one dog gaining the highest position in three classes was won by Mr B. F. Whitney's Dick. M'Rae's £lO 10s cup for aggregate points (one or moro dogs belonging to the same owner) was won by Mr G. M'Aughtrie's Kurow, with 83 points out of a possible 120. Results : Class I. —Head, bring back, and yard (open) —Mr W. Robinson's Jem, 38 points, 1; Mr S. Kennedy's Boss Junior, 32 points, .2; Messrs Russell and Stewart's Tip, 31 points, 3; Mr J. B. Purdue's Loeliiel Don, 29 points, 4; Mr J. Wright's Bob, 28 points, 5; Mr W. D. Grieve's Don, 27 points, 6. District —Mr J. Hendry's Gip, 23 points, 1; Mr J. Ballantyne's Ruby, 22 points, 2; Mr J. Williams's Walter Scott, 21 points, 3. Class II. —Hunt away and slew —Mr G. M'Aughtrie's Brandy, 38 points, 1; Mr J. Sheridan's Tyke, 37 points, 2; Mr R. A. Dixon's Glen, 35 points, 3; Mr J. Sheridan's Jack, 35 points, 4; Mr J. M'Aughtrie's Bob, 33 points, 5. Class lll.—Hunt away between two sots of flags, bring back through bottom set, and yard—Mr B. F. Whitney's Dick, 30 points, 1; Mr J. Sheridan's Tvke, 29 points, 2; Mr J. M'Aughtrie's Bob, 23 points, 3; Mr G. M'Aughtrie's Brandy, 27 points, 4. TAIERI COLLIE CLUB. A committee meeting, which was held on Saturday evening, and was well attended, was presided over by Mr A. P. Gibson. Mr P. Boyd, Lovell's Flat, wrote returning a prize of £1 which ho had won at the last trials, and asked that it be given to some patriotic fund. —It was resolved to thank Mr Boyd, and carry out his wish. Canvassing. —Messrs Scott, M'Lood, Imrie, Leishman, I.eith, and M'Lean were appointed a committee to canvass Dunedin on May 18. The canvassing of Out ram was left in Mr M'Leod's hands, and that of Mosgiel in Mr A. P. Gibson's and Mr Wm. Blneki"'s. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Scott, it, was decided to call in all books of members'' tickets a few days before th<> trials. Arrangements for the securing of sheep were pushed ahead, and Mr A. P. Gibson promised the use of his paddock for the r.hoop n,< a l S o promisorl a fat lamb for the sheop-guossing competition. Mr A. Scott was re-elected the club's ,1 |f.,Ti(-r. |., (he annual meeting of championship delegates, to be held in Dunedin during Winter Show week. Tt waa resolved that the- Ground Commit-

tee meet on the Monday of Show week at 1 p.m., to arrange the grounds for the trials.

The annual subscription of £2 2s to the championship was passed for payment. The secretary was instructed to write Mr Boyd about the sheep for the trials. Mr Boyd on some previous occasions very generously provided the sheep, and the committee hoped that, as all profits this year will go to the, patriotic funds, Mr Boyd would again show this generosity and send along the necessary sheep for use at the trials.