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THE BOOK OF THE DOG. 



coated, working Terrier, said to be a pure old white Irish Terrier, a splendid field and 

 water dog. Newtownards, September, 1875, saw Mr. Morton's Fly to the fore, with 

 Sport (under his new name, Celt) second. In the Live Stock Journal, August 2oth, 1875, 

 had already appeared an engraving, which is reproduced in this work, of Sport, then the 

 property of Mr. George Jamison. This portrait was hailed with delight on all sides as 

 representing the genuine true-bred Irish Terrier; and so it does. It may be remarked that 

 this dog was shown often, only again and again to be beaten by curs that had no right to be 



DR. MARK'S KATE AND BADGER. 



in the same show with him ; in fact, wherever Sport was shown in a dog class, until 1878, when 

 Sporter appeared in the field, there was no dog he should have been put second to; and 

 Mr. Jamison must be congratulated on his pluck in sticking so well to his colours in spite of 

 constant disappointments. At Lisburn, in 1876, Sport was second to the late Banshee (who 

 died a champion after a singularly lucky and successful show career, and also the property of 

 Mr. George Jamison at that time). Banshee was then only a youngster of thirteen months, 

 and not only gained the first prize but cup as well. 



At Dublin, in March, 1876, took place the show over which such a commotion was after- 

 wards raised. The variety was more than charming, it was ridiculous ; reports say 

 there was no attempt at type in particular, no style; long legs, short legs, hard coats, 

 soft coats, thick short skulls, and long lean ones ; all were there. " Long, low, and useful 

 dogs " were held up for admiration. Long and useful, if you like, but never low for an Irish 



