FANCIERS’ COLUMN.

Otago Witness, Issue 3724, 28 July 1925, Page 47

FANCIERS’ COLUMN.

The Otago Witness has been appointed the offleial organ ior the publication ol announcement* ■f the Dunedin Fanciers’ Club.

THE KENNEL.

BT TBRROft. Fanciers and breeders of dogs are cordially Inrited to contribute to this column. “Terror” will endeavour to make this department sb interesting and up-to-date as possible, but in order to do thi* he must have the 00-operation of hia readers hence be trust* this invitation will be ahnerluiif responded to. Novice.—l am sorry to hear of your trouble with Tony, but, believe me, many dog owners have been similarly worried for a time. Dogs which are allowed to become constipated or which are troubled with worms are very apt to have fits. I advise you to administer two tablespoonfuls of castor oil, given in a little warm milk to which a pinch of bi carbonate of soda has been added. Afterwards give one grain of calomel every third day. If you have reason to suspect the presence of worms, give the dog a drachm of powdered areca nut and five grains of santonin, shaken up in a quarter-pint of milk. This dose must be given on an empty stomach after fasting 24 hours. Give light meals of meat, or lightly cooked liver or paunch, and see that the dog gets a proper amount of exercise daily. Mr M. Kennelly, Dunedin, has again mated his Irish water spaniel bitch (the winner at the last Dunedin show) to the imported dog Stoker. I hear that a Dunedin fancier is contemplating importing a pair of first-class Airedales, and that another fancier is negotiating for a high-class blue Belton English setter dog. The Wellington Kennel Club's Show will be held on the 30th of this month. A full classification is provided, and a fine lot of trophies and specials are offered for competition. The following paragraph, which appeared in the kennel column, is typical of our old friend Fred Rogen, and is an illustration of a fact which has been more than once referred to in these notes—vie., that the prize-winner is not necessarily the dog which the judge himself would buy. “Barker” of the Observer says: “Prize cards aro not always an indication of the merit or value of an exhibit. To instance this, Mr F. Rogen tells a story. He showed two cocker spaniels at the last show (says the Leader); one was placed first and challenge, the other second in the same class, lie was approached by a visitor to the show, who wished to buy the second prize dog. 4 Not (or sole ’ was the answer. 4 Yon may claim him at catalogue price, but I will put another claim in and bid against you at the auction. He is catalogued at £loo.' _ The would-be buyer exclaimed at the price, and drew Mr Jlogen’s attention to the fact that the first prize winner was catalogued at £lO. ‘Yes,’ said the owner, ‘and he’s rot worth that. To prove it I will make you a present of him. You can have him. with his chain and collar, prize cards, ana all for nothing.’ And he was as good as his word. The first prize cocker spaniel wont to his new home after the show, with his honours thick upon him.” The popularity of the Alsatian seems to be threatened by the Irish wolfhound, a breed that during the laat couple of years has come along by leaps and bounds.

At the Ranelagh Show recently (held in England) 24b of these huge animals were entered, while Alsatians numbered 239. Pekingese headed the list with 391, cocker spanids 276, and Cairn terriers 215. The total entries were 5200—a world’s record for a one-day show. Lacteal Tumours.—The swellings which disfigure so many bitches almost always begin (says “Medicus” in Our Dogs) in this simple way: by the blocking up of one of the ducts, so that the milk, not being able to find an outlet, solidities, and starts to decompose. The samo thing happens when a bitch loses her puppies and the milk is not drawn off. The obvious remedy for this sort of thing is to prevent it, and it can only be prevented by attending at once to any sign of one of the teats being blocked up. The use of warm fomentations and the application of iodide of potassium ointment are the usual remedies applied, and if these are not sufficient to cause the disappearance of the swelling it may become necessary to use a knife, which, however, cannot be done by an amateur. There are many cases in which neglect has caused permanent enlargement of the tissues, and these are practically hopeless; but so long as they do not cause pain, and the bitch is kept under observation, as a rule she will get on pretty well.

6HEEP OOC TRIALS.

PATEAROA CLUB. The Patearoa Collie Dog Club’s second annual trials, which were held on the Patearoa Domain, proved a decided success. Although this club was only in its second year, it had found it possible to double its prize money, and this no doubt was responsible for attracting many competitors who came from distant parts of Otago and Southland. The entries showed a substantial increase on those of the previous year. and the work was of an exceptionally high standard, the judge, the Hon. It. Scott, M.L.C., having some difficulty in separating the placed dogs. A live committee had the arrangements well in hand, and the trials were put through with a minimum of delay. The sheep, which were prov ded by Mr C. Hore, an enthusiastic member of the club, proved entirely satisfactory for the purpose. The Patearoa trials promise to become one of the most important held in Central Otago, foT in spite of the increased prize money, the club is still strong financially, and hopes to be able to add another event to its programme next year. The following are the results: Maiden and Open—Heading. Bringing Back, and Yarding. Maiden dogs to be starred. About a-quarter mile. Time, lOmin. Maiden: First prize, £5; second, £1; third. £1; fourth. 10s. Open: First, £6; second, £4; third, £2; fourth, £l. Points: Heading 8, command 9. bringing back 9, work at yards 6, yarding 6; —total, 38. Maiden: Mr J. Donald’s Speed, 31 points. 1; Mr W. Gibson’s Fly, 27 points, 2; Mr A. Paterson’s Don, 26 points, 3; Mr W. M Nutt’s Queen, 25 points. 4. Nineteen entries. Open: Mr J. Donnas Mack, 37 points, 1; Mr P. Kane’s Llovd, 36 points, 2; Mr J. Cochrane's Boss. 35 points, 3; Mr J. Donald’s Speed, 31 points, 4. Twenty-four entries. (spen Heading, Brin? Back, Hold in Ring One Minute, and Yard. Time, 12min. Points: Heading 8, command 9, bringing back 9. lioldin? in ring 4, style at yards 4, yarding 4; —total 38. First, £l2; second, £6: third. £3; fourth. £1 10s. Mr A. Henderson’s Tiny Moon, 36 points. 1 ; Mr P. Kane’s Lloyd, 35 points, 2; Mr A. Pearson’s Spot. 34 points, 3; Mr A. Miller's Prde. 33 points. 4 Twenty-two entries. Maiden and Open Huntaway and Slew Between Three Sets of Flags. Maiden dogs to be staired. Do?s must put sheep through first two sets of fla"S to qualify for a nrize. Distance, about a quarter of a mile. Ti-ne, 12"nn. Points: Huntawav 10, command 12. noise d slew 8; —total. 38. Maiden: First prize, £5; second. £3; tlr'rd, £1; fourth, 10s. Open: First, £6; second. £4; third. £2; fourth, £l. Maiden: Mr F. M'Gregor’s Mick, 36 points, 1; Mr K O’Connell's Nell, 34 points, 2. Seven entries. Open: Mr .F. M'diegor’s Ned, 38 noints, 1; Mr D. Heflernan’s Camp, 37 points, 2; Mr F. M'Gregor’s Mick. 36 points, 3; Mr H. Waldren’s June, 35 points, 4. Fifteen entr : es. Open Huntaway and Slew Between Three Seta of Fla?s. Does muft put sheep through first two sets of flags to qualify for prize. Distance about quarter of a mile. Time, 12min. Points: Huntaway 10, command 12, noise 8, slew B;—total, 38. First prize, £l2; second. £6; third. £3; fourth, £1 10s. Mr C. M'Erlane’s Pomp, 38 plus 1 (for general excellencv), 1; M r A. Pearson’s Mick. 38 points 2; Mr D. Hefferran’s Camp, 36 points, 3; Mr F. M’Gregor’a Ned, 85 points, 4 The following special prizes were awarded: Conn Cup. value £7 7s for dog gaining most points at meeting; to be won two in succession or three at intervals: Mr K O’Connell’s Nell. Wh ; te Horse Cup, for dog gairing mos* points iir Class II; to be won three years in succession: Mr A. Henderson’s Tiny Moon. Saddlebag, for best mustering team: Mr F. M‘Ore?or. One guinea, for second best mustering team (presented by Mr E. Fewtrell): Mr A. Henderson. Trouser pi ess, for competitor who pives most entries but does not win a prize (presented bv Messrs Reddell and Co.)' Mr A. Cameron. One guinea (presented by Mr P. Laughton! for dog taking most care of sheep in long null (Class IT): Mr J. Cochrane’s Boss. Walking stick (presented by Mr J. Conaghan) to competitor coming longest distance: Mr A. Paterson (Waimahakab One guinea (presented bv Mr J. Herlihv), for do« taking best care of sheep in open hunt (Class IV): Mr A. Pearson’s Mick and Mr K. O’Connell’s Nell (equal). One guinea, presented bv Messrs J. and J. Arthur) to competitor with largest family: Mr J. Roberts. Ono pound (presented by Mr T. Hall) for non-prizewinning competitor coming longest distance: Mr G. Maze. Ono guinea (presented by Mr Dickson) for maiden competitor gaining most points: Mr W. Samuels. Heading pup, value £4 4s (presented bv Mr J. Donald) to competitor gaining most points in heading event*: As Mr Donald won this prize himielf, it eras awarded to Mr A. Cameron, who rained second place.