THE KENNEL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3513, 12 July 1921, Page 20

THE KENNEL.

BY

TERROR

FcocVora tad breeders of dogs ere cordially fcariteo to contribute to thid column. “Terror" will endeavour to make this department as up-to-d&t-ft a.* possible, but in order to do ihi* a* aiurt havo the 00-operation of hia benoe ac crust* this invitation will tig, c&e&r/uU# fcej/ondoki to.

—“B. B. (mange).—Sorry to hear of your disappointment, but although you could not send the cloy you might have come down yourself. It was a privilege to meet Mr Crabtree. A good lotion for mange is tua.de of lime and sulphur. Dissolve J.!b of sulphur in a quart of boiling water. Slake 21b of lime in two gallons of water. Then acid the sulphur lotion. Place on a fire, and boil for half an hour, stirring well the while. Then take the vessel off, and allow the liquid to cool. Strain off the clear liquid, and use it with a syringe or swab, soaking the coat thoroughly. Repeat three or four times a day, and wash the dog every week with warm water and soft soap, adding a little Condy’s Fluid. So much has been said relative to the Dominion Fanciers’ Club dog show just hold and, the opinion of Mr Sam Crabtree, the eminent English judge on the exhibits have been so fully reported that there is little need for any further comment either by myself or anyone else, unless it be to express the gratitude felt by the club and its local supporters to the clubs and societies i 1 other districts who so generously assisted in making a show fit for Mr Crabtree to judge. I feel sure that the Dunedin fanciers will remember the help extended to them on this occasion, and reciprocate when the opportunity arrives. reference to the causes of the local dispute between the rival clubs, because the less said the sooner there may be reconciliation; but I feel justified in directing attention to the fact, now proved by Mr Crabtree himself, that the Dunedin Franciers’ Club was acting strictly within its rights in claiming the sole right to Mr Crabtree’s services in New Zealand; and that the Wellington Kennel Club was as strictly in the wrong in disputing the Dunedin Club’s claim; and, finally, acted in a most unsportsman like manner in endeavouring to prevent the sending of North Island dogs to the Dunedin show by announcing that he was to judge in Wellington. The Wellington Kennel Club were invited to join in the expense of importing the English judge, but declined doing so; consequently, their subsequent efforts to obtain his services—based evidently upon the foolish assumption that, the Dunedin Fanciers’ Club had no properly drawn up agreement—was, well, let it pass as unsportsmanlike. There is a likelihood of Mr Crabtree visiting New Zealand again in the near future. If he docs it will be well to remember that legally drawn up agreements or otherwise,- Mr Crabtree’s word is his bond. --The Wellington Kennel Club having come to terms with the Dunedin Franciers' Club have, I understand, secured Mr Crabtree’s services for their show. - —Mr 1.. S. Gibson (president Otago Kennel Club) has mated his Australian-bred bitch Maismore Beauty to Mr A. Kidd’s Sylvan Smiler (cocker spaniel). - Mr E. O’Connor has disposed of his Irish terrier bitch Riot Act to Mr A. D. Edgar. —-Mr Doe disposed of his first prize Irish terrier bitch to a Dunedin fancier Mr Winders. Mr and Mrs C. A. Hutton entertained Mr S. Crabtree and several members of the Otago Kennel Club to an enjoyable evening at their residence, and had a quiet chat on dog matters, and everyone was sorry when it was time to depart. A fancier asks the question: How many members of the committee of the Dunedin Fanciers’ Club showed dogs under Mr S. Crabtree, their judge?—Answer: After having had a look at their oatlagoue I find there were none. --Mr F. Robertson (Clinton) informs mo that he is highly pleased at his success with cocker spaniels under Mr Crabtree. He has disposed of all his dogs exCenting the old bitch Sylvan Spangle, which ho intends to keep. She is at present booked to Mr Brice’s dog Melrose Bruce, and this meeting, as he says, should produce a high standard of spaniels. Svlvon Spangle ; s the mother of Mr Barlow's bitch (Miss Trixie), and she and her stock were very successful at the show. Mr Rob evt.son informs me, also, that lie is looking for an up-to-date coloured dog for his kennel, so it is evident that he is looking forward to further show honours. Mr It. J. Sinclair, farlton Kennels, Christchurch, is mating his bitch Carlton Fascination with Mr D. McKenzie's champion dog Shirley Mac. - It is far more ‘•amusing” to read of other people's troubles than of our own. The Queenshinjl Bulldog Club has secured the sole rights (so I read) to Mr Sam Crabtree.- services in Queensland. The Queensland Kennel Chib were offered by the Q. B.D.C. All f 'lal-tree's services pro'T<b u tic---. e\-< 1 ndt'b bulldog- The Kennel 1 lull s-avs ! ci-:. constitu: ion oi-evc'ni them doing this, but they can exclude Australian terrif . as Mi- Crab reo kn.-u ■ : nothing about ihat brand. 1; ■'.alive to the foregoing Our Dogs (Australia) say- .“Wo do not expect 11 io Q.B.D.C. to do anythin'' hut th<- best in its own mien-si - : but ii so ins queer to read of a Sue- i.-dist C!sh being able to offer Mr Sam ‘ Crabtree, bis services. I . anyone, as if In- wore I nr chalk Is h- be bought or sold. TTe is an nil-round judge., anil the numerous breeds Outside Bulldogs seems to us lo h > worthy of 'consideration too. Why one dub should have the power to restrict or compel any free judge’s services is beyond us. and against Ins own interests and everybody fisc’s. ' My comment upon this Australian

trouble is that the Queensland Kennel Oluib’s constitution seems to be peculiarly unaccommodating to Australian terriers; or is it that the Queensland K.C. is so patriotic that it would sooner sacrifice the Australian national _ dog, when there is any necessity for sacrifice at all, then the national dog of the Empire? It is to be hoped that they constitution of the Qiiecnstla.ua Kennel Club, and all other kennel clubs, will at once be altered, if necessary, so that, in an emergency, t!ie shows may be run in the best interests of the whole fancy. Mr S. ,T. Kneehone, B.Y.Sc., gives a timely warning in regard to emetics in the care of suspected poisoning of dogs. In conversation lie said iba.t many people made a mistake in administering dry salt. This caused sa’t poisoning, and .a violent irritation of Die iimvcK and militated against a.,1 chances of successful treatment. The proper thing to do was to give the* affected animal a tablespoon of salt dissolved in a tumbler of v.ator, or Isa!f a. fcaiblesnoon of mustard in half a tumbler of water. There were other emetics, but those mentioned wove available in r very household. and could bo obtained without any loss of time. SHEEP DEC NOTES. r.Y i’KKBOa. Black-and-White” writes promising a review of the season’s competitions. He will confine himself to the principal trials “°m Christchurch to Dunedin, because, as he explains, the best dogs eventually appear at the most popular trials. In the course of his letter he mentions Mr F. Golightly’s Chance, Mr 11. T. Little’s Jack, and MIN' \\ . Pearson’s Mick as dogs which have displayed special merit. “B. and W.’’ suggests that secretaries' of clubs should advertise their fixtures better and that (he least they can do is to see that the date thereof appears over this column for some time prior to the trial. He also advocates some arrangement between the clubs to provide against the clashing of dates. Of course, my interesting correspondent devotes, as usual, a little space to the exposure of socalled “circus stunt ’ specialists.