Kennel and Field.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XIX, 12 May 1900, Page 880

Kennel and Field.

(By

“Tui.”)

The dog, In life the firmest friend. The first to welcome, foremost to defend. —Byron. JVHISPEKS OF THE FANCY. It is in recognition of the increasing interest in kennel matters that this column is included in the “Graphic.” Items of interest, such as tvhelpings, importation of pedigree stock, dates of shows, schedules, photographs, and performances in the field, will receive notice if addressed to “Tui,” Kennel and Field Column, "N.Z. Graphic.” Owners of bull terriers should keep a sharp eye on their dogs if visiting jNorthcote. Quite recently three fanciers had their dogs stolen from them. One of them was a particularly good specimen of the breed, having won prizes at several shows during last season. Mr Kimber, of Titt-street, has purchased an Irish terrier from the kennels of Mr Kobt. MeColloueh, Waipawa, H. 8., and expects it to arrive during the present week. Irishman will be an improved class at the next A.K.C. show, as several new purchases have arrived since the August exhibition, and are promising show dogs. Mr IV. J. White, of Auckland, has a nice litter of Irish terrier puppies. Fox terriers, though a big class generally at the local shows, are not, with a few exceptions, a good type of dog. The exceptions are owned by gentlemen who have been for the past few years endeavouring to produce quality in the breed, as well as supplying a good dog for general use. The prices obtained here for them are not encouraging to breeders. Wire Hairs are very attractive, and I am glad to hear of a brace of them being in the kennels of a gentlemen in the suburbs of Auckland. They are taking a great position in the English terrier world.

The Sky and Scottish terriers belonging to the Reid Bros., of Motutapu, are looking well, and should .be in form by August. Nr Govey. breeder of Airedale terriers, has disposed of one of his dog puppies to an Auckland gentleman. The pup is by Hobson Test ex Lassie, and is a fine terrier. Mr D. C. Ingram has received an offer from a Southern, gentleman, who is acting for a Sydney resident, for the purchase of his well-known Airedale bitch Champion Bena of Fernland. The offer is not likely to be accepted. Champion Bena of Fernland is the only champion Airedale in New Zealand, and has won 11 firsts and 8 special prizes, and 3 championships. An Auckland gentleman has purchased the Airedale Terrier King Hector from Mr Connop, of Napier. This dog took first honours in open class for dogs at the Auckland Show of 18*)S. COLLIES. Fanciers will regret to learn that Mr G.Read is giving up the fancy,and is disposing of his stock. Last week lie sold his handsome collie. Dick Seddon, to Mr Pearce, of this city. This dog has had a successful career on the tdiow bench, and it is to lx* hoped the change of ownership will riot prevent Jtis again competing at the local show. St. Cecilia is a decided gain to the Collie fancy, and the owner is to be commended for his enterprise in acquiring her. This bitch, it will be remembered, shared* premier honours with Poneke Ariki at the Championship Show held in Auckland last August. She is 1.1 years of age, and is by Champion Herdwick—Martha. K 1 ‘ HERE AND THERE. It is to lx> regretted that the popular Secretary of the A.K.C. is giving up breeding setters. Mr Parry has, since liis connection with the fancy, imported first-class stock and improved the quality of setters generally. It is to be hoped that the proper authorities in Auckland will see their way to prevent the cruelty exercised in destroying dogs collected off the streets. Vp-to-date Corporations have a Lethal chamber for the extinction of useless dogs, but our local body is neither that by name or proceeding. J shall later enter into the method of destroying dogs as adopted in Auckland and in other cities.