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of Champions Alix (Russian Wolf-hound), and has in her arms one of 

 the beautiful Toy Japanese Spaniels. 



I trust we may long enjoy the advantage of the Royal patronage 

 and support at our leading shows, and that the cares and affairs 

 of State may not estrange Their Majesties from the interest they 

 have hitherto taken in the Doggy World, which is all the better 

 from having at its head such distinguished members, who in these 

 few words I mention first in my brief sketches of Doggy People. 



The Countess of Aberdeen 



THERE is no need to tell any of my readers who have seen this lady 

 at a show with her pets that she is a lover of animals, and I am very 

 pleased that her chosen favourites are Drop-eared Skyes, as they 

 will be all the better for her ladyship's patronage and influence, and 

 are not so much kept as they deserve. 



I believe Lady Aberdeen's love for Skyes, which was inherited 

 from her father, Lord Tweedmouth, dates from the time of her 

 childhood ; but it is only during the last few years that any of them 

 have been exhibited. 



The accompanying portrait of the Countess in company with a 

 number of her pets will give a better idea of what a typical lot 

 they are than any words of mine. Some of their names are : 

 Monarch of Haddo, Feuriach (meaning Little Squirrel), Coulaig 

 (Little Darling), Chluarain (Thistle), Bheown (Mountain), Darkie, 

 Fraoch (Heather), and Angus Grey, evidently for the most part 

 names of Gaelic origin well suited to the holders of them. 



The Countess is well known as a lady of culture and ability, 

 which she has shown in the valuable help she has given her dis- 

 tinguished husband in carrying out the receptions and social functions 

 connected with the high Colonial appointments he has held, and 

 has accompanied him also in some of his sporting expeditions. 



The Ladies' Kennel Association has the advantage of Lady 

 Aberdeen's active patronage and support as one of their Grand 

 Council, and she is also one of the Committee of the Ladies' County 

 House Club, and a representative of the National Poultry Organisation 

 Society. 



Matters intended to benefit women in all ranks of life find in 

 the Countess no lukewarm advocate one who can both act and 

 speak in their favour, frequently presiding over meetings held for 

 such purposes, both in England and Scotland, and occasionally, 



