THE KENNEL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3555, 2 May 1922, Page 21

THE KENNEL.

By Terror. Fanciers and breeders of dogs are cordially invited to contribute to this column. “Terror” will •ndeavour to make this department as interesting and up-to-date as possible, but in order to do this he must have the co-operation of his readers, hence he trusts this invitation will be cheerfuilY responded to. J —Mr A. Dawson, of Christchurch, had the misfortune to lose a very fine Irish setter named Brae through pneumonia.

—■Mr P. Wilson, of Wellington, well known in the fox-terrier world, is adding Airedales to his kennel, having purchased a fine bitch by the grandest dog of the breed landed in New Zealand, Midland Prince (imp.), ex .Wairaki Winning Way, dam of Wairaki Warrior.

Mr W. C. Leversidge (Christchurch) has disposed of a pair of Cocker spaniel puppies by ch Papanui Swell, ex Papanui Nell—the dog to J. A. Boswell and the bitch to J. A. Joynt, New Brighton. Mr R. J. Sinclair (Christchurch) has disposed of a fine Airedale pup by Shirley President ex Carlton Fascination to Mr F. S. Omer, of Queensland. Mr R. D. Hodgson, of Dunedin, is mating Tor° n v« l ' ln ’ sister to ch Red Riot, to Mr \Y. Henderson’s Farndon Bandit. There were 4587 entries received for the Cruft’s Show (England) in February aS w biggest entry was for Alsatian wolf dogs 403. Spaniels (307) came next, v. lth bulldog's and Labrador retrievers (206 each). Retrievers, including Labradors (206), flat-coat (138). golden (109), eurly-coated (3) made a grand total of 456. Smooth foxterriers number 186 and wires 155, showmg that the “foxy” still has a great hold on the English fancy. Irish terriers numbered onlv 46, Scotch terriers 102, Sealyliam turners 152, Pekingese 185, and Pomeranian 2U3. Amongst tb~ large dogs I notice there were entered mastiffs 28, Newfoundlands 26. *l. Born arc] s 28. Irish wolfhounds mini- “?’’ e d 33- Collies still show up well with , ■ Bui -terriers were entered to the numof and French bulldogs 40, Chows 1-rb. Fifty-nine different breeds were entered, and 269 dogs were entered Jn the auction and variety classes. •7" Queensland Kennel Club now provices m its schedule for a class confined to brood bitches, which has been divided into three divisions—one for toy breeds one for terriers, and one for other breeds.’ this, as is pointed out. on the other side, is a move in the right direction, for many would-be exhibitors possess good bitches which, owing to maternity duties during the show season, are unfortunately not in a conr.ition to take their place in the ring in the open classes for their respective breeds without jeopardising their chance cf collecting the coveted ribbon. The zealous and ambitious owner would formerly sooner have his bitch at home than take this chance, hut now he has a suitable class provided for him, he will no doubt avail himself of it.

. P. 5.,” in an article on the value of medicinal paraffin for dogs, contributed to Our Dogs, says:—“Medici’jal paraffin contains one drop of oil of cinnamon and two drops of oil of eucalyptus in every four ounces. Dose. one teusponful twice daily. Tnis combination is successful in cases of distemper, influenza., and colds. Acting as an internal antiseptic, it will frequently cure any of these ailments very effectively. A dose given before, during, and after shows will prove efficacious as an anti sen tic preventive against infection,”

By an ordet of the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries of Great Britain, dated January 30, the restrictions imposed on account of rabies have been finally removed. In view of the freedom of the whole oount.ry from this disease there should soon be a few commissions from New Zealand breeders for high-class dogs from English breeders. Several good orders have been held up through dogs not- being able to land here from England, and no doubt these will now be completed at an early date. ■ J

•''mine, a stray collie, doomed to take the gas route at the city pound, won life rjru-d h° me or herself by her intelligence. Hhile Humane Animal Inspector Wilson was repairing liis auto, the dog, which, because of evident refinement of breeding had been, given the liberty of the yard, dashed up to him, barked repeatedly, and pulled at his coat. Inspector Wilson finally followed Fanny, only to discover the ' cookhouse in flames. The blaze was quickly extmguished. Fannie was presented with a collar and a ribbon, and at the same time was designated official watchdog of the pound.—L. A. Times. SHEEP DOG TRIALS. Waitaki, May 3. Wanaka—May 17, 18, and 19. Albury—May 17 and 18.