VsB. 23, 1893.] 



FOREST AND STREAM. 



16 B 



AMERICAN KENNELS.-V. 



Wankie Kennels. 



One could find no better illustration of the advance of ken- 

 nel interests in America than the possibility of writing up a 

 kennel of Scotch terriers. A few years since this breed had 

 to take its chances among the rariety diTision and their 

 appearances on the bench at all Avere few and far between. 

 The year 1893, however, w^ill see some of the keenest competi- 

 tion in this breed, and as a natural consequence increased 

 attention will be drawn around these shaggy little ciis- 

 tomers. 



"Whom to know is but to love." 

 So their owners say. 



Several exhibitors have had a shy at the breed in a desul- 

 tory mannec of late yea^s, but Mr. John H. Naylor, of Chi- 



SCOTCH TERRIER KILROY. 



Owned by Mr. Henry Brooks, West Medford, Mass. 



terrier cannot get his nose through. It is tacked on solid 

 finished wood framework about 5ft. 6in. high. 



In these yards an excellent plan has be^n pursued. About 

 2ft. of the earth was taken out and then filled in ^y\th rough 

 gravel, which thus affords perfect drainage and dries the 

 yards up quickly. When we were there, extending from the 

 kennel building, were several solid wooden frames covering 

 aboiit half the kennel yards; these are always kept there in 

 rough weather. In summer they give place to an awning. 

 This is a description of kennel No. IL, and passing on to 

 kennel No. I. , a few feet away, we found the arrangement of 

 kennels very similar, but as this is the breeding kennel the 

 compartments are 6x5. In the hallway is a handsome hot- 

 water radiator, which regulates the heat in the kennels. 

 Under each kennel-bench runs a hot-water pipe to a small 

 radiator set on the floor in the middle of the kennel, which 

 warms that individual kennel. By taking the bottom of 

 the kennel bed up the straw for the young litter may be set 

 directly on the hot-water pipe, affording the puppies warmth 

 even if the mother should leave them in the coldest weather. 

 This arrangement will probably bring a smile to the face of 

 the average Scottish terrier breeder, and we think that in 

 time it will be found better to accustom the breed to more 

 hardy treatment. Coats will get soft, and in this change- 

 able climate pneumonia and the various "itis" diseases will 

 get in their fine work, if these pups are coddled too much. 

 Lrarge windows face the south; m fact, we never entered ken- 

 nels where the light and airy appearance a kennel, and es- 

 pecially one devoted to puppies, should have, has been so 

 well attended to. In .summer the little door leading to the 

 kennel yards is made of the stiff, square mesh wire, but cov- 

 ered with mosquito wire, so that while down plenty of air 

 can come in, but no objectionable insects. In one corner of 

 the liallway is an ornamental sink and tap for casual wash- 

 ing purposes, and at the end is a closet, where stands the 

 expansion boiler to regulate the heat in the hot-water pipes. 

 On the walls, in neat array, are hung the chains and collars. 

 1 forgot to say that at the foot of each door is a tap, whereby 

 the heat in each kennel can be regulated. Everything about 

 the kennels was as neat as a new pin and very solid in ar- 

 rangement and appearance. 



Perhaps in the present interesting status of the breed in 

 A ip erica it would not be out of place here to say something 

 about the origin of the Scottish terrier before reviewing the 

 dogs. This, at first glance, may seem superfiuous, for per- 

 haps there is no name so commonly used bj^the dear American 

 public to designate the nondescript than Scotch terrier. 

 Nearly every terrier with rough hair on it comes under that 

 cognomen with the general run of undogly educated folks._ 



Although the Scotch terrier is undoubtedly an old breed in 

 its native Highlands, still, even in England and at English 



cago, is probably the oldest exhibitor, and to him due credit 

 must be given for their introduction at our shows. "Scotch" 

 Baillie brought over one or two, such as Meadowthorpe Don- 

 ald. Then Mr. Symonds began to dabble in a little of every- 

 thing, which included some Diehards"; but until Mr. Henry 

 Brooks started his kennel no serious attempt had been made 

 to show a kennel of both sexes. 



Recognizing the growing interest in "Scottie," FosKST 

 AND Stkeam determined to help the good cause along by 

 visiting Mr. Henry Brooks's flue collection at West Medford, 

 Mass. Some people may think it an easy matter to find this 

 place, but like the gentleman in the classical song, "You've 

 got to know it first." I tried three different stations, in all 

 of which I was told I would find a train for West Medford, 

 but each time found that the real place was two streets fur- 

 ther on. It does not take long to reach West Medford when 

 once started on the .Boston & Maine Railroad, and a short 

 walk brought me to the kennels. 



After cautiou.sly prowling round for a few minutes on the 

 lookout for some human being, and with that feeling of un- 

 certainty as to whether there might be a stray "Diehard" 

 roaming around ready for a morning nip, I encoimtered the 

 person sought. A hearty shake from Mr. Green, the man- 

 ager, and I was soon introduced to Mr. Brooks, who, not feel- 

 ing quite himself, had to remain indoors. 



We did not waste any time, but walking straight to the 

 kennels we were met by a chorus that might have included 

 "ye banks and bonnie braes" for what I know, I was at 

 once struck by the neatness of everything around the ken- 

 tiels, and perhaps before enumerating the inmates of the 

 kennels I had better describe the latter. The illustration 



MR. JAMBS B. GREEN. 



Manager Wankie Kennels. 



his eontempt for modern kenuels and water pipes by indulg- 

 ing in a real good roll in the snow. It is not my object to 

 criticise these dogs; that has been done in regular reports. 

 In form, hard coat and general make-up he beats Kilcree, 

 who came out next. Kilroy (25,089) was whelped June 2, 

 1890, and his sire is the celebrated Ch. Kildee and dam 

 Bitterweed. Kilroy is the ■v^^nner of twelve firsts, five 

 specials a,nd the 30 grunea challenge cup twice in England, 

 first and special Boston, Toronto and Brooklyn, 1893, and 

 fii'st and special Gloversville, 1893. 



Another good one is Kilcree (26,243), whelped July 13, 1890, 

 also by Ch. Kildee, out of Zembra, and is winner of six 

 firsts, four specials and the 30 guinea cup once in England. 

 Having to meet his more favored kennel mate his record 

 here is composed of seconds at the above shows, omitting 

 Boston. 



Kilbar (23,573) soon joined the others and it was amusing 



SCOTCH TERRTEB KmCREE. 



Owned by Mr. Henry Brooks, West Medford, Mass. 



to see their perfect amiability toward each other; at least, 

 until one or two of the dames made their appearance, when 

 the talk seemed to savor more of duels, and not ct la 

 Fraw^aise either. Kilbar is a brindle and loses to the other 

 in head, bone and straightness of fi-ont. Then Mr. Green 

 turned out a clever looking little nine-months bitch pup, 

 Wankie Diana, a capitally made one that will obtain recog- 

 nition in the ring without doubt; good long head, bone and 

 plenty of style; she is by Kildee ex Thistledown, which was 

 imported last fall by Mr. Brooks and w-as heavy in whelp at 

 Brooklyn show. 



Wankie Ted, a brother of Diana, made his bow wow, but 

 he is not as strong behind as his sister and is smaller 

 throughout. Wankie Daisy then joined the crowd; she was 

 out of coat, but in great spirits, not having recovered from 

 her exhilaration in defeating her superior kennel mate Cul- 

 blean at Gloversville show last month. She Is by Rambler 

 out of Rosebud and was whelped Aug. 6, 1890. Her other 

 win in this country was second at Brooklyn 1893. 



A good, strongly-made bitch in Zembra, not .'ihown here 

 yet, then came out. She is the dam of Kilcree and seemingly 

 a rare brood bitch, and her list of prizes in England, Avhich 

 includes six firsts, four specials and the 15 guinea challenge 

 cup, proves that our estimate of her was deserved. She 

 looks a little matronly noAv, having just had a litter by Ell- 

 roy, all which, unfortimately, died. 



One or two others had to be fastened up and then the 

 crack Culblean darted out. She looks better than at Glov- 

 ersville and by New York show will be probably all right. 

 She is by Ch. Kildee out of IJla and was whelped March 10, 

 1891. Her winnings include three firsts, one second and 

 two thirds, and two specials in England, first and special 

 Toronto and same Brooklyn ^1892, [and second Gloversville 



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SCUTCH TJLHKIEIi CULBLBA^s. 



Owned by Mr. Henry Brooks, West Mediord Mass 



1893, when she was second to Wankie Daisy. This bitch is 

 particularly strong in head, almost, if not quite, the equal 

 of Kilroy in this I'espect. 



Going to the next lot of yards a capital little, or I should 

 say big, four-months-old bitch pup by Kilroy out of Daisy, 

 with all the carriage of an old 'un, tried to make friends 

 with everything at once; her ears are well-carried, good 

 bone and head particularly long and strong looking. Two 

 inferior "Japs," boarders I think, were in the next kennel. 

 A litter of four by Kilroy out of Brenhilda, whelped Sept. 

 25, 1893, next attracted notice. They do not compare in size 

 to the other two spoken of above, though a little bitch 

 promises well; and Kilroy II,, of the same lot, has a head 

 just like his dad, on smaller lines, of course, and %vith his 

 bone and evident quality will make a hummer if lucky. 

 Thistledown was then turned out; she is by Ch. Alister out 

 of Hegthistle and is winner of three firsts and five seconds 

 in England. Brenhilda was the favored one up at the house 

 and with Elilbar was the first show terriers Mr. Brooks 

 possessed. She was whelped May 4, 1887, and is by Ch. 

 Dundee out of Glengogo. 



This with a large-sized racy looking Boston terrier or 

 business bitch vnth. a litter of them cuddling up to the water 

 pipe, completed the lot of dogs. By the way, thinking so 

 much of the terriers we lost sight of twospamelathatlVi.es3ra 



WANKIE KENNELS KO. H. 



West Medford, Mass. 



will convey some idea of the neat-looking buildings of which 

 there are two devoted to the dogs. One is apt to associate 

 the housing of a Scotch terrier with ai barrel in some corner 

 of a cowshed or uuder the hayrick, but however they are 

 housed in their native Highlands, at Mr. Brooks's place their 

 kennel is a comparative palace, and well calculated to im- 

 press the "emigrants" with the possibilities of this glorious 

 country. In one building thei e are seven kennel compart- 

 ments, 5ft. 6in. A 4ft. 6in., the sides of which are in matched 



Eine and oil finished. In one corner is a colhqDsable kennel 

 ed tipped with brass sheathing. The bed can be folded 

 against the wall when not required. The kennel windows 

 face the south and each kennel opens into a passageway and 

 is fitted with double doors whose fancy hinges and brass 

 door knobs do much to enhance their appearance. The sys- 

 tem of ventilation is very good and worked by cords from 

 the passage. At the end of the passage a door "leads into a 

 large yard which may be used for exercisin°; purposes. A 

 closet in the passageway provides room for the collars and 

 chains, etc. Each window in the kennel is covered by fine 

 mosquito wire, so that in summer no Hies or mosquitoes can 

 break in and cause annoyance. A small door leads from the 

 kennel to the yards, which are 14ft, x 4ft. 6in., and inclosed 

 by fine galvanized square mesh wire which adds greatly to 

 the appearance of the fencing, and even the snipiest-nosed 



hows, the past decade only has witnes.sed its advent into 

 ' he English catalogue as a breed sufficiently known to find 

 |/lac(i among the regular classes. Mr. James "B. Morrison, in 

 ■ The Book of the Dog," finds reason to believe that it was 

 c lie original terrier of Scotland from the fact that the hard, 

 iiortcoat could not have been produced from the Skye or 

 ; ny other long-haired variety without the aid of a smooth 

 log, and there was no smooth dog known in the Highlands ex- 

 cept the Blue Paul, bred at Kirkintilloch, and which is almo.st 

 X tinct. Speaking of the antiquity of the Scotch terrier this 

 , . riter says that they were known and better known than 

 I I Uey are to-day at a time when we were indebted to the bal- 

 : lad singers for rescuing our own history from oblivion. From 

 j the old crofters and keepers we learn that these terriers were 

 r .;und in considerable numbers all over the islands and main- 

 land in the northwest of Scotland in the beginning of the 

 present century. One has but to glance at the pictures here 

 ai^ en to see that this terrier is peculiarly adapted to the work 

 l oi vvijich he was bred, in unearthing such vermin as the fox, 

 t'adger, otter, wildcat, etc. Such animals in then- native 

 ■airhs and rocky strongholds are not the most delicate su b- 

 lects to tackle, but the Scotch terrier, with his unerring nose 

 uid indomitable pluck proves equal to the occasion. Striking 

 J-ie scent he will follow it up to the lair with spirit and woi-k- 

 ing in on his belly, or .side, if need be, nature having provided 

 for this by giving the terrier a flat side but deep chest, it is 

 not long before the owner hears the sounds of the conflict 

 within. Of course in such a combat the nature of the ground 

 and the weight and size of the vermin often makes the con- 

 flict an unequal one and "Scottie" sometimes pays for his 

 termerity with his life, being either overcome by the enemy, 

 or in his excitement and eagerness going so far into the earth 

 or cairns that it is impossible to get back a.gain. This game- 

 ness and never-say- die quality has given him the soubriquet 

 of "Diehard." 



As a rule the terrier man will have a pack of three or four 

 and if the game is heavy he will be made to bolt and will 

 pass in his checks through the help of those on the outside. 

 Whether on duty or off the Scotch terrier is always a gay, 

 vigorous companion, full of life and vivacity, and the slight- 

 est attention from his owner receives most demonstrative 

 acknowledgment. Though, with all his ferocity Avhen in 

 front of the enemy, he is naturally a mild-tempered dog and 

 not at all quarrelsome, though, when occasion demands, his 

 strength of jaw and hard coat enable him to give a good 

 account of himself to whatever dog is foolish enough to 

 meddle with him. One of his chief charms as a companion 

 will be found in his being a good follower, seldom losing his 

 master's heel, however crowded the thoroughfare may be. 

 The ears contribute much to the smart appearance of this 

 terrier, the prick ear being more generally met with now- 

 adays. A semi-erect ear is allowable, but a drop ear, how- 

 ever, is not to be considered. To further explain the build 

 and make-up of the "Diehard" ib would not be out of place to 

 give the standard, but the pictui-es must suffice this time. 



The fii'st dog to make his bow was Kilroy, and he showed 



