FANCIERS' COLUMN.

Otago Witness, Issue 3338, 6 March 1918, Page 40

FANCIERS' COLUMN.

The Otago Witness has been appointed the offl» .rial organ for the publication ol announcement! »Jf tho Dunedin Fanciers' Clnb. _^^^

,THE KENNEL.

By Tbiuior. &*oel«ra and breeders ol dogs are cordially ln» rltcd to contribute to this column. "Terror" will tudeavour to make thia department as interesting and up-to-date oe possible, but in order bo do thii he must have the co-operation ol his readera, bonce he trusts this invitation will be oiieeriuliy respond.*! to. After witnessing the almost human efforts of sheeo dogs in the trials at recent agricultural shows, it is not at all impressing to hear of new feats performed by this clever class of dogs (says the Rangitikei Advocate). Recently our representative had an opportunity of watching the performance of a sheep dog owned by Mr Jas. M'Giegor, of Marton, in tree-climbing. The dog, which is not 12 months old, climbed a pinus insignia tree to a height of about 15 feet, and then jumped from the boughs to another tree close by, negotiating several trees in this manner. It had evidently learnt the feat by chasing cats up trees, and the manner in which it circled the body of the trees in ascending was a treat to witness. . The Dipton Collie Dog Club's annual trials are to be held on the 21st and 22nd inst. All profits go to some patriotic fund. —lt has been suggested that a list of Collie Dog Club trials should be published at the head of this column, as was done in former years. The suggestion will be carried out if secretaries will kindly forward particulars. —•The Irish terrier, one of the smartest, keenest, pluckiest, and most companionable pi terriers, is not much in _ evidence just "now in this part of the Dominion, but it is pleasing to learn that the breed has still enthusiastic friends elsewhere. I read that a terrier fancier, Mr J. C. Read, of Adelaide, has a kennel of 15 Irish terriers of high quality at the present moment, and will have added to the number in the near future. Like all ambitious men, he has begun on sound lines, and in Klemscott Bonus he has a terrier that first honours in Melbourne, .and on several occasions he has gained similar distinctions in this State. He is a"ni':3 type of an Irishman, and the puppies in the kennel by him from Riverside Revelation and Tipperary Belle are really nice. youngsters, and Mr Read should haye no trouble in finding new owners for those he intends selling. Riverside Revelation is great in colour, and, being by ch. Exchequer (imp.) from ch. Kenmare Shylie, she lacks nothing in breeding. Tipperary Belle is also a nice bitch, and is bv Klemscott Baron from Blarney Belle, a litter sister to ch. Royston Ranger. It should be mentioned that Klemscott Bonus is a son of Royston Ranger, whom he much resembles.

Mr S. Devoroux has recently imported a wire-hair fox terrier through Mr Partington, a leading exhibitor or Lancashire. The dog is known a 3 Brinsca Boy, and his pedigree contains the blood of such wellknown champions as the following.—Sire ch. Wycollar Boy, dam Brownhill Lady. The sire is by ch. Wireboy of Paignton ex Queen Collar, and the dam, Brownhill Lady, is by ch. Greenbank Selection out of Pimpelle. This importation will be a welcome addition to the stud dogs of the Dominion, as Brinsca Boy excels in good points. He has a fine square muzzle, good dark eye, and a general appearance of alertness that stamps him at once as much above the average. In body properties he is so compact and has such a beautiful front, together with the true rifle-barrel forelegs, combined with good bone, that we predict for him a big winning future, and we think that, the northern cracks will have to look out when they meet him. The Dunedin Fanciers' Club' has appointed Mr H. S. Kyle (Christchurch) to judge all breeds at the forthcoming show, and it is to be hoped that Mr Kyle will bo ablo to accept the appointment, as he has invariably given satisfaction. Pruritus Ani (inflammation of skin about anus). —Symptoms: The skin around anus is red and inflamed, and very irritable ; the dog draws himself along the ground on the back parts, and is also frequently trying to .lick himself. This condition is often associated with a swollen and congested state of the anal "lands. Treatment: Bathe parts with following lotion: —Recipe: Carbolio acid, ldr; glycerine, 2dr; water, to 8oz; mix. If the anal glands are distended, empty by squeezing. In medicine, give from two to 15 grains of milk of sulphur twico a day. In feeding, avoid much meat. Hernia is a rupture or protrusion of an organ from its natural position. The most common positions for rupture are the navel (here it is called umbilical hernia), the froin or inguinal hernia, and perineal ernia, which shows itself by the side, or sometimes both sides, of the anus. Treatment: The only treatment to effect a radical cure is an operation; but in the case of umbilical hernia, so long as it remains soft and small, say, not larger than a hazel nut or a walnut, according to the sizo of the patient, it may be left alone, as it does not cause any inconvenience even to a bitoh required for breeding purposes. Inguinal hernia, which is seen only in bitches and nearly always on the left side, does not cause any inconvenience so long as it remains small; but this form of hernia has a tendenoy to increase in size, and when euch is the oaso, more especially if it is intended to breed from the bitch, it is advisable to submit to an operation, and, provided it is performed under aseptio conditions, is unattended with danger. In cases of old bitches suffering from this form of hernia, when from some reason an operation is objected to, care must be taken to avoid constipation. When this is done seldom any harm occurs, unless the hernia is very large, and becomes hard and painful, .caused by some obstruction of the bowl in the hernical sac. If this happens attention is required, and means taken to reduce the hardness and swelling. This la best done by plaoing the bitch, if a small one, upon a person's knees. She should bo put on her back, with the head downwards, and* > tnen the swelling should be oarefully manipulated and massaged until it becomes soft, and t pan be returned into the body. In obstinate cases laudanum, from three to 20 drop 3 in water, according to the size of dog, may bo given every three or four hours, Rnd after the hernia has been reduced a dose of aperient medl-

cine is to bo given. The treatment of perineal hernia is always unsatisfactory. An operation is not practical, and the only thing to do is to prevent constipation, and then the dog may live for years without much discomfort. -.Should the hernia become hard and distended, enemas of warm salad oil are to be administered, the swelling softened by careful kneading, and the contents of "the rectum evacuated by means of a greased finger or handle of a small spoon. A course of the following pills is useful in theso latter cases:—Recipe: Extract of belladonna, 2 to 6 grains; powdered nux vomica, 1 to 4 grains; powdered rhubarb, 3_ to 12 grains; reduced iron, 12 to 30 grains. Mix and divide into 12 ' pills —one twice a day after food.