THE KENNEL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3509, 14 June 1921, Page 20

THE KENNEL.

By

Terror.

Fanclen acfl breeders o! dogs are cordially toTlted to contribute to t.bls column. “Terror” will endeavour to make this department as interest! ng and cp-to-date as possible, bat in order to do this fee most have the 00-operatkm o I hifl readers, bonce he trust* this invitation will ho cheeriudy ro*ponded to.

The entries for dogs promise to be an e -y record for the show at the end of this month. The Canterbury dog fanciers, lam informed, are entering to a man, and the majority of the owners intend to be present at the show with their exhibits. The entry received, as I go to press, exceeds last, year by far, and as all the North Island entries have yet to come in, and the last week for entering is always the heaviest, there should be a very fine display to place before Air Crabtree.

Air J. 13. Williams, Cayersliam, has disposed of several of His English setter pups by Blue King. —Mr AV. Kenderson, jun., lias had several inquiries for Irish terrier pups ex Pantomime. The well-known “Trevore” cocker spaniel kennels, Sydney, are selling out, and the owner, Mr C. Fletcher, is —it will be seen by announcement above —giving New' Zealand a chance to secure some of the stock: dogs, bitches, and puppies. The “ Trevore ” cockers have, so I learn, won two-thirds more than those of any other kenneis in Australia, and Trevole Salome, who is doing all the challenge winning just now, was bred by Air Fletcher, although now in other hand's. The present owner vvas offered 100 g« for her at the Canine i anciers Show in Sydney a couple of weeks ago. The challenge dog winner was also from Mr Fletcher’s stock, he having sold, both the father and mother to the present owner. From the foregoing it may be judged that there is just now an opportunity for spaniel breeders to get possession of some up-to-date stock. There is the “feeling” in England that the growing tendency to take up with breeds of foreign origin should be discouraged : amongst other reasons because it means the neglect of breeds more useful and. after all, mote handsome. Tile present craze in favour of the Alsatian is a case in point, and no doubt the fact that for the specimens in most favour English breeders go to Germany is considered, and naturally enough, by some the very best of reasons" why Britishers should drop that fancy altogether. As an exchange points out, the plea that Germany cannot pav her “littie” bill to the Allies is all fudge. There

I is any amount of money in Germany for luxuries as well as for nccessitie.-, and dog fanciers are among the very wed-to-do in Germany. Lately, according to at: English paper. Major Forsyth-Major visited several German dog shows, and subsequently approached the owner of last year’s champion Alsation wolfhound bitch, Annyson Humbolthpark, with a : view to purchase. A gentleman from Hamburg bad, howo\er, j previously offered 200,000 marks (£I3OO to ! £1400) for Anny, and in vain! An Ameri--1 can went so far as to offer £2OOO for last

• vear’s champion dog. Dolf, but even at I that price there was nothing doing! These are authenticated instances, and Major Toi-svih-Maior adds: “The Germans absolutely refuse to part with their best material — especially to foreigners. _The result is that ■ British and American fanciers are going ! to Holland. Switzerland, and France to ' make their purchases. The Germans laugh ! up their sleeves at this, as these countries ! form the dumping grounds for Alsatians j which the Germans do not particularly j want to retain.” My idea is that the “fee! j ing” against discarding British for foreign ! breeds is a patriotic “feeling,” and that the | stroll"er it grows, and the fasten, the I hotter Our British birds can compare i will) the best: the rest of the world can j produce, whether they be for the protec- | lion of (he homestead, for service as sheep- | dogs, for sport, or as pete. | 'puppv, even a white one, to be washed with any degree of frequency. T’rnve penny, work of powdered chalk or boric acic ! powder and a- dandy brush will aoili wonders on his coat. Hub the powdei in with your hand, _ and then g lvt n good brushing. This is a five oi six minutes’ operation, and involves n< risk of taking cold If the puppy is pro vided with a clean straw bed, and the coal house is a “restricted area,” three minutewith the dandy brush every morning wit | keep him spick and span. I Khcuni.it ic T rouble -• • "ttr-e il i 1 the same with dogs as with human being in re rr nvd to rheumatic trounles they at. more frequently prevalent during wmlc than summer. Especially is this th.o cas. willi =| ;i il ! ill f r dogs, fl'ctll wllOlll lriOl'O VVOI'I i s t-xpeclcd dm ing i he shooting season tll.'V lit otb< times, and the very nuture of wlios w-.-rl: involves expostre to iniT-mon • weather. It is not. however, merely .lit ■ wet and cold t ii.it dogs suffer from rL > r ,, ; .t i< affect ions. T here is a well-undcrsroo i ! rule obtaining throughout the world < l | nat.cre that animals which feed chiefly o - ! meat nr" more miweptihle to rheiunafi J i afreet ions than tlin.-u which live on vegi tablo diet; and rheumatic complaints dine

very much in their origin and effects according as the victim is a carnivorous or graminivorous creature. Alan being a carnivorous animal, suffers very much from rheumatics —so does the dog. On the other hand, the horse, although it suffers from joint enlargement and other affect ions wiii h would appear to be of rheumatic origin, has to be dealt with on quite different lines. Rheumatism proper is akin to gout, and depends upon the presence of what is called uric acid in the blood. This uric acid forms various compounds with calcium and other elements appearing in the food, and these compounds gradually become deposited in the joints, and so ea.tse gout ami rheumatism. There are, therefore, two distinct types of rheumatic trouble, which may be distinguished as temporary and chronic respectively. The former is due to exposure, and may lie cured as a passing cold can be cured. The latter never is really cured, but must be continually kept in check by dieting and medicine. SHEEP DUG NOTES. —At the 32nd annual meeting of the Mackenzie Coilie Dog Club, held on the 4th inst., the report and balance sheet submitted revealed a very satisafetory condition of affairs. The report stated that gratifying assistance had been given by the numerous firms and tradespeople in the district. The public aiso had bestowed a very gratifying patronage in attending, and manifesting a keen interest in the trials competitions, whilst so hearty a response did competitors give in nominating freely for all three events that the entrance fees quite justified a recommendation for an increase in stakes next season —tile only divergence from last season’s programme suggested. The good services of Mr If. T. Little as judge came in for a full measure of appreciation, as did tile gratifying manner in which the president popularised the club. The secretary’s labours were also commended, and both these gentlemen were subsequently re-

elected. Before the business of the evening was taken the chairman (Air S. Bryant), who was congratulated on his regained health, enabling his attendance, made feeling reference to the great loss sustained by one of the club’s most prominent members, Mr Geo. Keeife, in the demise of his wife, a lady who had ever manifested a keen interest in the club’s well-being, and was truly her husband’s comforting helpmate in all things, a silent vote of condolence being passed. The successful establishing of a very strong club at Albany was favourably commented upon, it being considered an augury of further general interest in the sport, and incidentlly an encouragement to those aiming at the much-desired improvement of the sheep dog. SHEEP DOG TRIALS. PALMERSTON TRIALS. The following are the results: — MAIDEN HEADING. —For all dogs that have never won u first prize heading event. First prize £6, second £3 10s, third, £1 ss. fourth 15s. —D. M’Rae’s Star, 29 points, 1; J. Pollock’s Dick, 28 points, 2; F. Bayley’s Maude, 26 points, 3; .J. IL M’Rae’s Nell, 25 points, 4; F. M’Lennan’s Brandy, 24 points, 5. There were 21 entries in this event. MAIDEN lIL'XTAWAY. —For all dogs that have never won a first prize. The same prizes were awarded as in the Maiden Heading.—G. Ross's Jack, 37 points, 1 ; R. Walker’s'D-arkie, 34 points, 2; D. Ross's Glen, 33 points, 3; J. D. M’Rae’s Bob, 28 points, 4; D. Matheson’s Dick, 26 points, 5. Thirty-one dogs were entered. The second annual trials of the Palmerston Collie Club were continued on Thursday in cold and windy weather. The attendance was not so large as on Wednesday, but a great deal of enthusiasm was shown, both Iby the competitors and spectators. Ihe

strong wind which prevailed during the greater part of the day made it difficult for the dogs to hear the whistles and commands, "but this handicap was overcome to a large extent. Later in the afternoon the wind dropped somewhat and conditions became mere pleasant, except for the cold, which increased as the evening advanced. The following are the resultsOPEN HANDICAP. First prize £9 10s. second £6. third £3, fourth £l, liftli 10s 5d. —Purdue’s Chance, 35 points, 1; W. Aubrey’s Help, 34 points, 2; J. M'Lew’s Moss “32 noints. 3; D. Morgan’s Jure, 31 points. 4", J. D. M‘Rue’s Nell and D. M’Rae’s Meg. 30 points (equal), 5. Twentyseven entries in this event. The second annual trials of the Palmerston Collie Club were continued on Friday in warm and pleasant weather. The attendance was larger than expected on account of’the interest attached to the farmers' event which was to conclude, from the point of view both of the club ar.d competitors, quite an exceptional meeting. OPEN HUNTAAYAY. —Slew between three sets of flags. About a-quarter of a mile. Time, 10min. Points: Huntaway 10, command’ 12, noise 8, slew 10. First prize £9 10s, second TO. third £3. fourth £l, fifth 10s 6d. Entry: Members 10s, non-members 12s 6d each dog.—Air 01. Roes’s Jack, 38 points, 1; Mr AV. ’ Aubrey's Scamp, 37, 2; Mr J. D. APRae’s Bob, 30, 3; Mr D. Matheson’s Dick, 35, 4; Air T. M’Leod’s Dan, 31, 5. There were 32 entries in this event. FARMERS’ EVENT. Open to alt farmers in the surrounding districts. Huntaway, bring back, hold in ring, and yard. Total points, 40. First prize £:) 10s, second £1 10s, third £l, fourth I<>». —Mr J. Peterson’s Tib, 31 points, 1 ; Mr I. Ross's Ilock, 30, 2; Mr John Chisholm's Scott, 29, 3; Mr A. S. Cambridge's Roy, 28, 4. There were 20 entries in this event, and it was one of the keenest contests at the meeting. SPECIAL PRIZES. Air A. C. Cambridge’s silver cup for best mustering foam was again won by Mr \Y Aubrey, and now becomes his property. Air J. Philipp’s medal (£2 2s) for nn,-*« points in classes 3 and 4 was won by All W. Aubrey. Mrs 1). Ross's special (£2 2s) for insider dog scoring most points in class 3 was wm by J. 1). M'Kao (AYainutk-) and D. M‘Ra< equal. Air AV. Lcv.tlier's special trophy for wince, in class 4 was won by Air George Roes. Airs 1!. Conn’s special £1 .Is for compel Uni mimic:: most points in class 2 was won h; Mr George Ross. Mi- J Heaney's special trophy for competi li-is under 21 years was won by J. f). MTffto Mr J. Philipp’s special 10s 6d for mat 1 working, dog quietest in class 5 was won L; Air H. Qlliver. Mr AV. Wilson's special 10s Gd for doj i under best command in class 5 was won b, i | Mr John Chisholm.