THE KENNEL.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VIII, Issue 414, 30 June 1898, Page 17

THE KENNEL.

’ ■ ■ w “ .Eclipse” in the Leader, writing of the Collies ■>t toe New South Wales Kennel Club’s Show, •ays: — “Collies were undoubtedly the chief fea',!toa» of the show, the entries numbering over .160, or about one-fourth of the show. This stands as the record for Australia, and is a feather in. the cap of the N.S.W. Kennel Club. Special arrangements had been made, and the ring ac<»mmodation was in keeping with the importance of toe section. There was a large concourse of spectators around the Collie ring, and the general opinion expressed was that toe show I <rf Collies was the best ever seen in toe Harbor <rity. Competitors came forward from several of toe colonies, and also a team of toe best New Zealand can produce. Some English-bred dogs .were, in toe’nng, so that much interest attached to the awards. Mr W. T. Wright, of Melbourne, adjudicated. Whilst many of the classes were unusually large, the judge quickly drafted out those which had no chance, and the awards were given promptly and with precision. In the open class lor dogs, Mr L. D. Borsdorff’s Ormskirk Palmbearer, an English winner, won first and champion. He was shown in very good form, although. not in the best of coat. Messrs Rogen and'Andrew’s First Shot was second, with Mr J; F. Mills’s Harbinger third. The latter was bred in Maoriland, where he has been very successful. Selwyn Laddie and Allan Breck, both IK&ifin New Zealand, gained V.H.C. and H.C. cards respectively. This was a really good class, and much superior to that of last year, when Mr Austin’s Laird of Glen Avon won ; toe latter a •mall, short-headed, ring-tailed dog, which could not get a card in such company as wefind at this show. Ormskirk Palmbearer wins easily, his head in full of character, and nicely chiselled, with nice small ears, which he carries to perfeclikm- His body is all that could be desired—'great depth of brisket, well sprung ribs, and the loin nicely arched. Palmbearer stands on splendid legs and feet, and in general outline pleases toe eye of the keen critic. For quality he smothers his opponents, and he won the cham- , pion prise as a champion should do. First Shot ha* been described in these columns before; he ia not a very high class show dog, but judging from hie progeny seen at this show, he is making his mark as a sire. I was greatly disappointed ■with Harbinger, toe New Zealand crack. He is a tri-color dog, and has a taking head, but his large : bold eyes and ‘ setter carriage ’ of ears could never escape my notice; he is flat-sided and lacks substance; he is quite void of that characterwe like to see in a ‘shrewd’ looking Collie. Harbinger carries a short crook tail, and. when excited toisl was carried a la Pomeranian, over his backin the ring, his chances of ever being a crack could not be taken as serious. Harbinger was certainly shown out of all show form. Selwyn Laddie is a Sable and white dog, •with a short, thick head, which entirely spoils hischance in this company; he carries a very lair coat, but, his gooseberry eye, wide skull, and poor ear carriage must put him back when opposmg.toe first flight. Messrs Rogen and Andrew won with First Shot in the Austral)an-bred and limit classes, Harbinger and Allen Breck being placed second and third. Clyde of Wyoming, now owned by Mr L. D. Borsdorff, and who once won at Melbourne for Mr C. Eynott, was out at tois show; but he was in no trim. Mr J. Macnumnra, of Beech worth, secured a V.H.C. card with Pax, a young son of Ormskirk Palmbearer. This was perhaps the best coated dog in ffis.Siipw,- but bis head keeps him back. In the juhibr section, Messrs Rogen and Andrew won first with silver-grey dog puppy, Shetland Ruff, by First Shot, He is a good headed youngster. . Karratta Bruno was secondhand Aloka Laird third. I understand an offer of .£2O ,was refused for toe winner to remain in Sydney. competitors in the Novice class, Messrs Campbell and Miller winning with Randwick’s Surprise. Collie bitches were notable for toe success of toe progeny of First Shot, one of hikdaugntere, Shetland Princess, owned by Messrs Rogen and Andrew,. winning first in puppies and open class, eventually taking the champion for the best Collie bitch in the show. She is just 10 months old, and a gem of the first water: she is a. sable and white in color, with a sweet head, and lovely expression and carriage ol ears; : her long, well knit body and grand hind quarters give her a fine appearance. Princess stands on the best of legs and feet, and carries a long brush. She is a little out at the elbows, and if she improves in this respect will take a lot of beating. I never remember seeing any Collie show better in the ring. Shetland Queen, exhibited by Messrs Rogen and Andrew, won first in Australian tied and limit classes, so Ht these breeders carried off all the available t prizes in the female section. Mr T. Turvey, . iff New Zealand, scored second and third in the toppy class with Selwyn May and Selwyn Nell, both good ones, and unlucky to meet the winner. Mr H. F. Mair scored second and third in Australian bred'and Jiin.it bitches with Petersham Belle and. Uarda, the former a sweet one, but on toe small side and lacking character and expresifon. MrL.D . Borsdorff won the brace prize, MrT-Turvey second and Mr H. F. Marr third, Messrs Rogen and Andrew not competing. L■ D.H. - - - - -