Dogs at Ten Pound an Ounce.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 7, 17 February 1909, Page 66

Dogs at Ten Pound an Ounce.

About. t'>QO dogs, valued at £50,000, Including ar Pekingese which is declared to be Worth more than £lO an ounce, were on view at the annual show of the Pet Dog Society at the Horticultural Hall, Westminster, London. Tho champion dog in the Pekingese class was Chu-Erh, owned by Mrs. Ashton Cross, while among other successful prize-winners were Mrs. Herbert’s YenChu, a typical grey brindle; Miss Keith Wright's Palace Kwring, and Mrs. Browning’s lovely little Brackley Kinchon. Special attention was paid to this exquisite toy animal, for the eage was deeorated with trailing ivy and white chrysanthemums, while its brilliant red lining made a striking contrast to the floral decoration. Other priceless dogs, so tiny that they might be carried inside one of the modern mull's, were lapped in luxury, some of them being provided with quilted satin eiderdowns and frilled lace pillows. •Several cages were upholstered in gorgeous Chinese embroideries, and bore embroidered emblems inside the satinlined walls. The poodles were decidedly the most haughty denizens of the hall, for they sat stiffly in their boxes with curled moustachios and be-ribboned top-kno'ts. Tiny griffons, diminutive Yorkshire terriers, snub nosed pugs, and fierce toy bulldogs all tried to outvie each other in this beauty show. Many of the dogs are valued at from l£2oo t.o £2lOO, while two French bulldogs are valued at £lOOO each. A tiny Aorkshire terrier and a dainty little Pomeranian are also valued at £lOOO.