264 A BIRMINGHAM DOG SHOW 



Moretta. So with an entry of six he secured three 

 first prizes, one second, and one highly commended 

 — good form indeed. 



My old friend Mr Gorse, one of our very best 

 breeders, took the champion prize in smooth or 

 wavy-coated dogs with Sailor, four years old ; and 

 a fine animal he is. The spaniels were 82 entries, 

 and some very good ones, too, there were among 

 them. Classes 55 and 56 were capital. Better 

 have never been seen at Curzon Hall. 



The greyhounds were a poor lot. It is not the 

 time of year for hounds or greyhounds, as they are 

 all at work. 



The non-sporting and toy classes were well 

 represented. And it was amusing to see the 

 excitement and hear the exclamations of some of 

 the ladies on looking at the cages which held these 

 beautiful little animals. 



I have often thought how much better it would 

 be if ladies, or others who want dogs, instead of 

 sending to a London dealer, who is almost sure to 

 " do " them, were to attend such shows as Birming- 

 ham, the Crystal Palace, or Nottingham. Tliere 

 you can pick out what you want — always remem- 

 bering you must give a good price for a good article. 

 But, then, if you intend to exhibit, and you have 

 a good animal, it will soon pay itself ; and 



