DOG TRIALS.

Wairarapa Age, 28 May 1936, Page 4

DOG TRIALS.

MASTEBTON COLLIE CLUB’S MEETING. RESULT OF LONG HEAD events. The Masterton Collie Club opened its annual trials on Mr. George Shaw’s property, Te Ore Ore, yesterday in ideal weather. There was a good attendance of spectators and the proceedings went off without a hitch. The long head events, open and maiden, run in conjunction, were completed and a start was made with the short head and yard event, which it is hoped to complete early this afternoon, upon which a start will be made with the huntaway event. Mr. J. Blair (Wanganui) is acting as judge. The long head events resulted: — Open (17 entries): M. J. Wilton (Rangitumau) Chiel, 42) points, 1; M. J. Wilton. Tex, 42 pts., 2; M. J. Wilton, Lad, 41 pts., 3. Maiden (12 entries): Miss M. Slattery (Gladstone) Cloud, 36 pts., 1; E. Weber (Martinborough) Fan, 32 pta., 2; T. Burton (Utuwal), 31 pts., 3. The elub is greatly indebted to Mr. C. J. Bennett for the loan of 400 sheep for the trials and to Mr. J. MeKay for paddock accommodation. A ladies’ committee has the catering arrangements well in hand, under the direction of Mrs. A. Chorley, while the men’s committee, under the guidance of Mr. J. M. James (president) and Mr. C. J. McDonald (secretary) is ably attending to the general conduct of the trials. JUDGE’S COMMENTS. Commenting on the open long bead, the judge said the winning dog, Mr. Wilton’s Chiel, was good type of sheep dog, keen and alert. He was awarded within half a point of ths possible for heading. Throughout the pull the sheep were well in hand and in the ring they were firmly and carefully held. Chiel was a good dog well handled, Th dog awarded second place, Mr. Wilton’s Tex, was inclined to swing the sheep about, although they were kept under good control. He did not complete his ring work before tin>9 was called. The third dog, Mr. I Wilton’s Lad, was inclined to short head and to swing the sheep when pulling. He held the sheep firmly and carefully in the ring. Mr. J. 8. McDonald’s Gyp and Mr. C. J. Hay’s Blue both did good work and were equal for fourth place. The first and second dogs in the maiden class put up good work for maiden competitors. The course was very tricky, said Mr. Blair, and any weakness in the dog’s work soon developed into serious trouble. The sheep were very suitable and worked freely. Considerable interest was taken in the excellent performance of a lady competitor, who received a round of applause.