THE KENNEL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3400, 14 May 1919, Page 50

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 h« muat have the co-operation of his readers, hence he trusts this invitution will be cheerfully responded to. The secretary (Mr E. S. Wilson) Dunedin Fanciers' Club writes:—" With reference to the letter appearing in your columns last week in re gold medals offered by Messrs Edgar and Henderson for Irish terriers, these medals have been offered tor competition the year that Mr Crabtree is judging the show." —Entries for the Dunedin show close on May 23 at 9 p.m., and not on the 17th, as already notified. The New Zealand Kennel Club in their wisdom have decided to promote a championship show—a show which ought to have been inaugurated many years ago, but which, on account of their obsolete rules, it has not been permissible on their part to bring about. This year they have decided to give Wellington a championship show, but I understand that at the present moment it is doubtful whether Wellington can hold a show on account of the limited space available for holding such fixtures. The question therefore remains whether a championship show will be awarded to Palmorston North, as being adjacent to Wellington, or to Christchurch? In regard to the latter place the expense to fanciers in time will- not be very much different from that incurred if the show be allotted to the more northern town, and it has been suggested' that, in order to get such a show going, that in the event of Wellington being unsuccessful in making the necessary arrangements, the championship show be awarded" to Christohurch.

Bulldog-breeders in Dunedm will be sorry to learn that Mr J. S. Campbell s winning bulldog, White Baron, has "passed in his cheques." White Baron as a dog was very deceiving to the average fancier. He had a wonderful head, which was a mass of wrinkle, a large skull, and a splendid turn-up of underjaw, but in body properties he was somewhat weak. He was short in back and palpably weak in pasterns. ciers' Club Committee has < decided to arrange a social evening while the show is on. I think this is an excellent idea, as it will serve the purpose of showing hospitality to visiting fanciers, and of bringing them into cordial relationship with those of the city and with one another. It will afford opportunity for old-timers to be reminiscent, and, consequently, > for novices to pick up some valuable hints. My own impression is that the_ holding of an annual social in conjunction with the show will prove a great attraction to country fanciers, to incline them to make entries, and also to visit the show. —-A person who sends for a dog on approval accordingly accepts responsibility for such dog—viz:, either for the safe return of the dog after a, reasonable time ha 3 elapsed for its approval, or payment of the value of such dog. An Auckland fancier is inquiring for Airedales. He says they are scarce in his district. I will be pleased to forward on any communications from local breeders. I notice, that the International Sheep Dog Trial Society, at a general meeting held in Edinburgh, instructed the _ secretary to cordially thank Mr J. Lilico, of New Zealand, for his kindness in awarding a substantial donation annually, in addition to the cup already gifted by him to _ the shepherds' class at their trials. Mr Lilico's donation this year is to be spent in obtaining a cup for the farmers' class, and in future as the directors may decide. Demobilising the Dog.—Writing on this subject, H. G. Sanders, C.S.M., R.E., Co.A.D.D., Boulogne, France, says: "Amid the husly burly and hustle bustle of dock work, with various cargoes discharging and shipments being made, men and horses going aboard transports for Blighty and demobilisation, I hear canine voices, as if I am Hearing the venue of a dog show. I peer around a hangar, and there I see about 50 dogs, doubtless on their way home, all on chain and muzzle, with metal tally, and, though very busy, I must pass my eye over them. First goes to a nice light-weight brindle bull bitch. Second to a smooth fox terrier. Third to a wire fox terrier, with his active service coat on —a real British warmer and trench coat combined. The coat question would be fixed for all time if wires were kept out of the trimmers' care for a month or so; but I understand that wool is made into garments now, so 'all's wool that ends wool.' Reserve to a Beagle. The carded division—or, rather, the remainder —contained a bull terrier and some real crossbreds, mostly of the Airedale and collie cross. But Master Thomas Atkins has enjoyed the companionship of Tyke and Towser, notwithstanding their absence of show points. There is a great danger that war dogs are not going to get their meed.of praise. I have spoken often of how splendid some of them have done their bit in the extermination of vermin almost, wherever supplies have been handled. I know no guard has been too long, no night too cold, wet, or dark for the camp dog, and, no matter how badly his ears have been placed on, they have never failed to hear the sound of approaching intruders of all kinds, and the sentry has had a real pal every time. All these ' demobbed' dogs deserve well of the public at home. No crog show must be held that does nob give free benches to them upon their return to 'civvy' life. A printed card over them would tell the publio of their service, wherever it was put in, and this will not bo the most deserted spot in the show." An Australian fancier, Mr J. Whitehead, who has reared scores of dogs, gained a now experience a few days ago. Finding one of his cocker puppies was not doing well, he treated it with Beddome's syrup, with the result that this youngster was relieved of over 30 of these dog-destroying parasites, many of which were 4in or sin in length. What surprised this fancier most was that the stomach and intestines of so small a dog could contain such a living mass. The existence of these worms (Ascaris marginata) in puppies so young has puzzled many authorities; but it is generally agreed that thoy are more easily removed than the Cape or maw species.

TAIERi COLLIE CLUB. There was a good attendance at a meeting of the Taieri Collie Club on Saturday night. Mr L. M'Lean presided: A number of special prizes were promised, and the committee allocated them as follows: —£1 Is for dog that makes the cleanest run out and head in any event; £1 Is for man scoring most points at the trials; £1 Is for the cleanest pull on the ground; £1 Is for best run out and pull in the local; £1 Is for the winner of class 3; trophy valued at 10s 6d for the winner of* second prize in the local. Three special prizes were held; over until next- meeting. The secretary reported that all details were well advanced, and that numerous inquiries had been received for programmes. In connection with the sheep-guessing competition, to be held during the trials, two donations of a sheep each were accepted with thanks. It was decided to resume the custom in force before the war —to hold a smoke social on the first night of the trials. The main object of this will be to welcome home a member of committee who has recenty returned from the front. Details were left with the president and secretary. WAITAKI SHEEP DOC TRIALS. The Waitaki collie dog trials were held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of last week, and, despite the absence of Bome well-known owners, proved successful. Mr W. H. Ross, the energetic secretary to' the club, had all the arrangements well in hand, and the other officials were: — Judges—Messrs A. J. Elliott and Alec. Munro; timekeepers—Messrs C. Smith, A. MTlwraith >and W. Menzies; judges' clerk, Mr J. M'Kenzie. The sheep, which were merinos from To Aka Station, were released by Mr W. Fraser. The ladies of the Red Cross ha'd charge of the refreshment tents in aid of the Soldiers' Memorial Fund. The chain-stepping competition was won by Master C. Granger- with 45yds Oft 6in (actual distance 34yds Oft Sin), and the guessing competition (live weight of three wethers, 2461 b) was won by Mr J. Ure. On Thursday (the people's day) the live weight of the three sheep was 272i1b, and the nearest guess was that of Mr D. Cameron (2741 b). The stepping competition was won by Mr J. Shanks, with a guess of 46yds 2ft 3iin, the actual distance being 46yds 2ft 6in. Following are results of the , firsE two days' work:—

I Class I. —Head, bring back, and yard; About a quarter of a mile. First prize, £7 10s; second, £4; third, £2 10s; fourth, £1. —J. L. O'Connor's Kauroo Don, 27 points, 1; J. Stewart's Rob, 24 points, 2; V. M'Kenzie's Scot,, 20 points, 3; M. Aubrey's May, 19 points, 4. Class ll.—Huntaway and slew. About a quarter of a mile. First prize, £7 10s; second,. £4-; third, £2 10s; fourth, £l.—J. L. O'Connor's Dick, 39 points, 1; J. M'Aughtrie's Sweep, 36 points, 2; E. Russel's Rory, 34 points, 3; P. Kane's Glen, 33 points, 4. j Class V.—Short pull and yard. For 12 pickec! dogs in class I. First prize, £5 ss; second, £3 3s; third, £2 2s.—R. W. Trotter's Captain Pace, 30 points, 1; J. L. O'Connor's Kauroo Don, 27 points, 2; W. Aubrey's May, 26 points, 3; A. • Stewart's Bob, 25 points, 4.