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KENNEL NOTES
(By
“Setter.”)
[lf the readers of this column wish to ask any questions relating to dogs, “Setter" will endeavour to assist them. Please address inquiries to the Southland Times Office.]
Answers to Correspondents. “Inquirer,” Winton. —In the Kennel Notes of July 24, there is an article on “Distemper,” which may assist you. A copy of this article has been forwarded to you. “Subscriber”, South Invercargill.— Bathe your dog’s eyes lyith a Boracic Solution, say half “teaspoonful” of Boracic powder in a cup of warm water, at least twice a day. If there is any irritation in the eye it should be removed with this bathing. Then gently rub round the affected parts where the hair is off with a little sulphur ointment. Do this also twice a day. The hair will stop falling off probably in a few days—but the hair will not grow again for some considerable time. “Setter” will be pleased to hear how the dog gets on. Should there be no improvement please advise him. “Pom.”—“Setter” regrets that he prefers not to advise you in this matter. He has heard of this treatment before, but considers it unwise to attempt anything in method suggested. Would it not pay you to procure well-bred bitch 1 Show Dates. The schedule of the Wellington Kennel Club Show is to hand. There is a splendid list of challenge cups, trophies, and cash prizes; and challenge certificates in all breeds will be issued by the New Zealand Club. Mr B. T. Sinclair, of Napier will judge terrier and toys; Mr Laurie Taylor, of Wellington, the sporting dogs; and Mr D. D, Wilson of Frankton Junction, the non-sporting dogs and Alsatians. Children and Dogs. The dog in the home is usually the children’s pet, and generally speaking he will put up with a great deal more at their hands than with anyone else. Care must be taken that the dog does not become a danger to children. Do not give the dog his food while they are playing with him, for the best natured dog will quite often bite when he is enjoying a bone. Remember to make all children wash their hands carefully after playing with the dog, and do not encourage the dog to lick them. The Dog and the Car. Many accidents occur with dogs jumping out of moving cars. If it is an open car the dog should be fastened in the back seat with two leads, one reaching to one side and the other to the opposite side of the car. This will prevent the dog from falling out, for if he does this, and is only on one lead he will most probably be hanged. When going a long journey the owner should stop the car frequently, and allow the dog a few minutes of freedom. Sending Dogs in Trains. It is not advisable to use the dog box built in the van when forwarding a dog by rail. Make a box of your own with plenty of air holes—it is well worth the trouble and costs very little more. Advise the consignee when to expect the animal, and ask him to meet the train. If it is a long journey write to the stationmasters at various stations and see if they will water and feed him. The writer has had quite a lot of experience in sending dogs by rail and assures readers that the railway authorities are always ready to assist in reason. The box should be marked with the words “Live Dog—with care.” A dog going away to the stud or to a recognized Show always travels home free, unless he has been sent on circuit since he was away. Advertisements. Do not become over-stocked in your kennel. If you don’t wish to keep any of the puppies for stud or for show, sell them before they become a nuisance. And you must advertise to do this—it will pay you handsomely. Kennels in England advertise every week and they always find ready sale for their puppies. You may have some of the best dogs in the country, but how many people know it if you do not bring your kennel before the public. One good announcement every two or three weeks is better than a series of small ones. To Make Dog Biscuits. The following recipe has been found satisfactory for dog biscuits: one measure of bran, one of pollard, one of oatmeal, half of linseed meal, four pounds of liver, well boiled and minced, (or one measure of meat meal instead.) Mix with water the liver has been boiled in, roll out halfinch thick, mark in squares and bake in very slow oven until throughly dried out. Add salt when boiling the liver. Height. Height is the measurement of a dog taken at the shoulders from the ground to the level of the top of the shoulder blade, and not from the ground to the top of the blade itself. The dog should be stood on level ground and standing close to some upright, which can be marked and then measured. A good way is to put a spirit-level across the shoulders. News in the Kennel. “Setter” would like breeders of dogs to send him any notes as to the sales of dogs and stud operations in the kennel.
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Southland Times, Issue 22093, 14 August 1933, Page 9
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KENNEL NOTES Southland Times, Issue 22093, 14 August 1933, Page 9
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