232 Dog Shows and Doggy People 



by Mrs. Thomas, but, as I have had the opportunity of judging 

 some of them, I may mention a few of those I remember. 



A good beginning was made in obtaining from the Hon. and Rev. 

 F. Button a very small and well-shaped Black Toy called Schatzl, 

 imported by that gentleman (who has for years been a zealous and 

 constant patron of the variety) from Germany. With this little dog 

 many prizes and honours were taken ; but perhaps the best purchase 

 this lady ever made was of a black three-months-old puppy from Mrs. 

 Ireland, of Stroud, Gloucestershire, as he afterwards became Champion 

 Black Boy, who won numerous prizes, and was, although larger than 

 some of the Toys now to be seen, a valuable dog both for show 

 and stud. 



From Black Boy and an imported black bitch Mrs. Thomas 

 bred Black Boy II. and many other winners. Amongst others in 

 this kennel have been King Pippin (an imported dog, now and for 

 some time past the property of Mrs. Hall-Walker), who is certainly 

 one of the very best all-round Black Toy Pomeranians shown, 

 winner of many prizes, and a champion, Queen Bee (a beautiful 

 bitch, not always a good shower, but of great quality), the chocolate 

 Pretty Boy II., and many others whose names I forget. 



Mrs. Thomas has several times officiated as judge of the variety, 

 and had some large entries to deal with ; but, having so much 

 practical experience as a breeder and exhibitor, has been able to give 

 as much general satisfaction with her awards as any judge can expect 

 in these days, when there are so many exhibitors possessing high- 

 class specimens, with little to choose between them. 



This lady has, I think from its foundation, been one of the com- 

 mittee of the Ladies' Kennel Association, and a warm supporter of 

 all the many undertakings carried out under its auspices. 



I am pleased to be able to give to my readers a good portrait of 

 Mrs. Thomas and some of her pets, which will be familiar to very 

 many of the Doggy People. 



