THE KENNEL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3335, 13 February 1918, Page 43

THE KENNEL.

By Tfißuou. Fanoies-s aaS. breeders of dogs arc cordlaßy h>rlted to contribute to this column. "Terror" will endeavour to make this department as interesting and up-to-date sis possible, but in order to do this iw must have' the co-operation of his road era, hence ha trusts this invitation will b© oheerluily responded to*

Tho Victorian Poultry and Kennel Club have- under consideration the fixing of evenings at "which specified breeds of dogs, poultry, etc., will be present. The specimens will bo placed under review and criticised by experts, and the various duties or merits of the breeds will be closely detailed. It is suggested that, particularly in the case of dogs, breeders forget that they aro for purposes other than for show, and it is. expected that the question of "duty" will provide scope for half an hour's interesting and instructive discussion any evening. Here in Dunedin tho Bulldog Club has during the past two or three years arranged for discussion of the nature which the Victorian fanciers now aspire to, and I believe the meetings havo grown in interest as a consequence. If tho Dunedin Fanceirs' 'Club could arrange for meetings of fanciers of all breeds of dogs on the lines suggested by the Victorian Club, such meetings to be held in the dead season betwixt and between shows, it would help greatly to maintain interest in the fancy, tend to the production of better dogs, and lead to greater rivalry at the annual meetings for positions on_ the Executive Committee. It may bo said that specialist kennel clubs have moro or less regular meetings, and by that means interest in the animals favoured by the club is kept alive. Theso clubs havo but a limited membership, and what transactions they have are kept to themselves. What is required are more representative gatherings. Such would givo importance to the meetings, and.- lead to better results than can be expected from limited societies.

Bulldog-breeders in Victoria apparently have the idea that there is room for two specialist bulldog clubs in the State. At a recent meeting' of the fancy it was decided to form a new club "under tho title of the Victorian Bulldog Club. The following office-bearers were elected: —President, Mr C. F. Iredell; vice-presidents—Messrs E. Shew and G. F. King; committee—Messrs E. Muir, J. Sevior, J. H. Vickers, J. Langley, G. Gardiner, A. H. Bendall, and D. G. Morpetti; hon. treasurer, Mr P. Buddie; hon. registrar, Mr G. O'Donoghue; hon. secretary, Mr W. J. Wardle.