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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[March 6, 1893. 



PHILADELPHIA DOG SHOW. 



The second show held hj the Keystone Kennel Club was 

 brought to a close last Friday night. We regret to say how- 

 ever, that though the management will scarcely suffer any 

 loss, as their expenses were very light, still they cannot 

 possibly have made much money. In these days however, to 

 come out even is a consummation to be devoutly thankful 

 for. As before, the show was held in. the Tattersall's build- 

 ing, which is scarcely the best place imaginable for a dog 

 show, owing to the absence of heating arrangements. On 

 Tuesday the atmosphere was simply frigid, and every one 

 complained of the extreme damp cold; outside it rained and 

 snowed alternately, and effectually precluded any idea of a 

 large attendance. If some of the dogs that intend to do the 

 circuit do not come out of it the worse for wear, we shall be 

 much mistaken. 



Judging commenced promptly rii three rings upstairs, the 

 show being held on two floors and proceeded with little in- 

 terruption till OP. M., when everythmg was judged except- 

 ting foxhound bitches and harriers, which might well have 

 been done as well as- the few specials that Mr. Mason had 

 still to award. The judging on the whole seemed to give 

 satisfaction, and the show was remarkable for the debut of 

 three new judges: Messrs, Antliony, Smith and Elliott, who 

 acquitted themselves well. The show hardly seemed to go 

 with the swing and easiness that was apparent last year, 

 though Mr. Watson and Frank Smith worked like beavers. 

 Aisles Avere not cleaned up as soon as they might have been 

 in the mornings, but the dogs seemed to be comfortably 

 housed and had plenty of clean straw every day. 



A number of well-known dogmen were present. Besides 

 the judges we saw Messrs. T. G. Ta,ylor, W. West, G. Muss- 

 Arnolt, A. H. Heppner, Geo. Bell, F. E,. C. Clarke, Dr. 

 Glass, ,T. H. Winslow, H. A. Harris, Frank Dole, W. Peir- 

 son, J. F. Hall, Ed. Maher, Arthur Trickett, Geo. Thomas, 

 Andy McGregor, Douald Monroe, J. Otis Fellows, Dr. H. M. 

 Cryer, Harry L. Goodman, W. H. Ashbru'ner, Henry Halsey, 

 Carl Heimerle, George Jarvis, P. Senn, C. E. Connell, 

 Murray JMitchell, A. S. Bradbury, Joe Lewis, Ben Lewis, 

 W. W.' Kendall, Dr. Dixon, C. T. Thompson, B,. P. Keasbey, 

 Edgar Hiiidekoper, F. R. Carswell, Henry Jarrett, German 

 Hopkins, H. A. Darby, G. W. Price, Ed. Ijever, B. Adams, 

 J. Foster, F. H. Hoyt, Jos. Hunter, etc. -Marked catalogues 

 were issued on AVednesday morning. Spratts Co. benched 

 and fed, and, on the whole, in their usual efficient manner, 

 though we regret to say some of the dogs were benched on 

 the floor through some misunderstandimr and the judging 

 fence could have been made stronger. The show was well 

 disinfected and at all times sweet. The attendance Wednes- 

 day was good, but hardly came up to expectations the rest 

 of the week, the weather being execrable. The judges' 

 names are given with the breed as criticised. An Interesting 

 competition was that awarded to the best dog in classes 

 judged by Mr. Mason. These specials are somewhat of a 

 nuisance, as they generally give rise to dissatisfaction and 

 are largely di^dded on personal tastes when one man makes 

 the award. Tiree and Gem of the Season were eventually 

 the two last to leave the ring and the locket finally went 

 temporarily to Tiree, the ScottisTi terrier. Lady Livingston 

 and Lady Alton or Scottish Leader might well have had 

 something more to say in the matter. 



Mastiffs (Mr. James Mortimer, Judge).— Aiter the good 

 showing at New York the collection of this breed was poor, 

 for with the exception of Merlin and Miss Caution there was 

 little to commend, with the possible exception of the old dog 

 Brother. First went easily to Merlin, who keeus his New 

 York form and would almost make two of Brother, second, 

 who takes a good deal after old Homer, though not .so heavily 

 built throughout, but is his size and type. Bruce Caution is 

 better on his legs than Duke Caution, vhc, biit loses in head; 

 neither are good — leggy and not substance enough. Don, he, 

 is weedy and long-faced. The bitches had two enti-ies and 

 Miss Caution beats Ethel decisively in head properties but 

 loses in depth of body, size and bone. The local class win- 

 ners were Bruce Caution and Duke Caution. When the 

 American Mastiff Club is making such good efforts this year 

 to advance the breed by donating its handsome cups at dif- 

 ferent shows, the mastiff breeders should do better than this, 

 especially as good money was put up in the regular classes as 

 well. Merlin took the American Mastiff' Club's -$150 chal- 

 lenge cup for best American bred dog, also the $100 for best 

 in show, while to Lliss Caution was awarded the silver cup, 

 value .$100, for best bitch. 



St. Bernards {3fr. Mason, JwcZgc).— Although the entry 

 list here was a mere echo of that at New York, with Mrs. 

 Smyth and Mr. Moore exhibiting, there was lots of quality 

 on the benches. The New York St. Bernard Kennel entries 

 were absent. The rough challenge dog class was drawn 

 blank with Sir Bedivere and King Regent away. In bitches, 

 however, the beautiful Lady Livmgston was alone, showing 

 no effect of the full week she put in at New York. With 

 Marvel out of the open dog class, the issue lay between Bevis 

 and Eboracuni, Mrs. Smyth's new dog, as there was nothing 

 else in the class to touch them. With some more desh and a 

 more massive head, Bevis is a very likely looking dog, handr 

 some in appearance and coloring, trifle long in muzzle and 

 not deep enough for breadth of skull; he loses to Eboracum 

 in type of head, he stands a little narrow in front, needs more 

 rib,"good bone, legs and feet, but pastern could be stronger, 

 Eboracum, second, has a better liead, deeper and squarer 

 muzzle, skull not volume enough, nice marldngs, is not deep 

 enough in body for height, but he is young yet and will de- 

 velop here; nice shoulder and width of chest, good bone, but 

 hocks not bent enough, eye should be darker, and he is tm- 

 dershot a quarter of an inch, not good in hind action and 

 short of coat; when in better condition will probably do bet- 

 ter. King Regent had no interest in the competition. Open- 

 bitches (5), the winning ribbon fell to that well-made bitch 

 Sunray, who, I think, is getting more massive in head, which 

 is improving her looks gi-eatly. Lady Taylor, second, is a 

 very pretty animal; good coloring, especially in head, and 

 this would be an excellent one had she a more defined stop; 

 she could do with more bone; take her all around, barring 

 stop, she runs the winner close, especially in quality and 

 type. Border Bell, third, has a long, plain head and eye too 

 deeply sunk, her body, legs and feet are the best parts, as she 

 lacks quality. Lady Juno Jacques, reserve, is a sort of liver- 

 orange, with flesh-colored nose, and there is nothing about her 

 to commend but good forelegs. The best puppy was Duke 

 of Alton, by King Regent, a fairly good-headed dog, showing 

 quality. The others need no comment. Eboracum won in 

 locals over Nanciebel, a nice little bitch, with good bone and 

 showing quality. Border Bell loses to both in legs and 

 head. 



In smooth challenge dogs, Scottish Leader, as lusty as 

 ever, was alone, and Miss Alton, that sweet lump of quality, 

 had also a bloodless victory. Then Melrose had no opposition 

 in open dogs. He was light in flesh. It is a pity that more 

 flesh cannot be kept on these Alton dogs. They need it in 

 the fierce competition they must meet. Open bitches brought 

 out four, but there was only one in it, the beautiful Lady 

 Alton, \\ ho could be truer in her feet and is a little slack be- 

 tween the shoulder. She beats Leitha decisively in size, 

 quality; head needs a little more stop, is a little back on 

 pasterns, rather good body and hindlegs; a bitch with scarcely 

 enough character, somewhat like her litter brother tn this 

 respect, and has quite enough coat for a smooth; in fact, few 

 of the .smooths we see out noAvadays have the correct coats 

 of Hector, Daphne or Flora II. Lady Leeds has little to 

 commend — ^faulty in head. In puppies Lady Janette should 

 be sqiiarer in muzzle, otherwise iM-omlsing. Leitha won in 

 the local class. Scottish Leader beat Melrose for best smooth. 

 There is little between them, for what one loses in quality 

 and expi-ession the other gains iu size, substanc-e and condi-> 



tion. The latter will always play an important part between 

 the two. Mr. Moore won the kennel prize with a little to 

 spare. 



Newfoundlands (Mr. Mason, Judge).— There were five of 

 these and one of them was better than we usually meet. 

 The winner, Carlo, much better than average, correct ear, 

 small and lying close to the head and not covered with long 

 hair, like most of those we see; his head is well shaped, but 

 not big enough; coat pretty flat and fair bone; a nice little 

 dog. Surpass, second, has a light eye, sour expression, long 

 ear, faulty in head; a better boned dog than the winner; 

 fair coat. Captain, reserve, has a light, long muzzle and is 

 too straight lu face, none too good on his legs and much 

 inferior to the winner. There is a good field for some one to 

 take hold of this breed. 



Great Danes {Mr. Mortimer, Judge).— Q.mte a healthy 

 showing in this breed, which seems to be making progress 

 both in numbers .shown and quality. In open dogs Ma,j. 

 McKinley, whom we have noticed before, won again. He is 

 faulty in head and hind parts, but is an excellently fronted 

 dog, but scarcely of the correct type of body. Hepbern 

 Hero's badly constructed forelegs and shoulders may oc- 

 count for his secondary position, yet he is of a smarter type 

 than the other in body. Theseus, third, is a heavily boned 

 dog, little too straight in loin, open in feet and not strong 

 enough in pasterns; little slack behind shoulder, throaty 

 and muzzle .should be squarer. Bismarck, vhc, a dog of 

 fair type, dipping a little too much behind shoulder, good 

 front," and had he a better head could have been placed 

 higher. Tannhauser, he., is too straight behind, shelly and 

 too much on the leg. Leo, c, is a plain-headed, lanky" dog. 

 In bitches Minerva caught the judge's eye for first. She 

 beats Lufra, but her forelegs are not true, elbows set in too 

 close, muzzle not strong enough, neck clean and well arched. 

 Lufra, second, was too fat, but has a better shaped head 

 than the winner and good bone and front. Third went to 

 Flora H., M'hose poor muzzle and straight face, light eye, 

 cheek and throatiness put her out of good company. Fairy, 

 vhc, is far too sti-aight behind, faulty in muzzle and car- 

 riage of stem not as it should be. Maj. McKinley won the 

 special for best. 



Bloodhounds (Mr. Mason, Judge).— The only one shown 

 was Belhus, Jr., a capital son of Belhus, good deep, lengthy 

 head, excellent wrinkle and length and hang of leather, good 

 bone and front; a credit to the home-bred ones, and has im- 

 proved since Washington show. 



The only deerhound entered, Alice, was absent. 



BussLAN Wolfhounds [Mr. Mason, Jitdgc).— There were 

 four of this breed shown, all hailing from Mr. Hanks's ken- 

 nels. Svodka took the challenge prize, and Groubian, late 

 Sorvanates, was the only dog entered; he was hardly so well 

 shown as we have seen him. In bitches, A'^inga, who beats 

 her kennel mate, Flodeyka, pretty well all round, and espec- 

 ially in shoulders and bend of stifle, was placed first. She is 

 a nicely formed bitch all round. 



Greyhounds (Mr. Mason, Judge). — There were not many 

 on hand, though with Mr. Purbeck's and Manatang Kennels' 

 entries, there was no lack of quality. In challenge class, 

 smart little bitch as Bestwood Daisy is, she was f aiiiy beaten 

 by Gem of the Season, who is getting heavier in the should- 

 ers, but is still able to hold his own, though not in first-rate 

 trim at present. Two dogs were shown, and Henmore King 

 easily beat Nero, who loses in head and hindparts. King has 

 good forelegs, but shoulders could be better placed, ribs 

 should be better sprung, in addition he was not shown in as 

 good condition as ne might have been. Chips, another new 

 one to us, won in the ladies division; her head is a trifle 

 short, and not strong enough in muzzle, feet broken and not 

 as strong as a greyhound .should be in pasterns, forelegs 

 hardly straight, a well-ribbed bitch with good hindparts, 

 shown soft and tail has been nipped in one of the joints near 

 the end. Wild Rose, second, is light but nicely formed, 

 better in front than the winner. Idlewild, reserve, I could 

 not find. 



Foxhounds {Mr. Mason, Judge).— It is exceptional to see 

 so many good English hounds shown, but thanks to the Rad- 

 nor Hunt and Mr. Harrison we are likely to see better stock 

 on the benches than heretofore. It is a pity the different hunt 

 clubs do not send their be.9t specimens more frequently to the 

 shows, as nothing adds more to the picturesqueness of "a show 

 than a bench full of these "beauties," and tXeir music often 

 adds a charming tone to the prevailing discordant din. That 

 capital hound S{)ecimeu was again placed first over Denmark, 

 whom he excels in head but loses in strength of knee, being 

 apt to kuckle over at times; they are both much better 

 hounds than usually seen out; Pensioner, reserve, loses to the 

 others in head, ribs and body generally. In bitches first weut 

 to Rosemary, whose beautiful head, straight front and nicely 

 turned body proved just a little too much for Poetess; third 

 went to Queen W., who loses to the others in muzzle and skull, 

 and clearness of neck. The two harriers that won at New 

 York were each alone in their class and are infinitely better 

 than any so-called harriers that have hitherto been exhibited. 

 They are of correct type and well made. 



Beagles (H. W. Lacy, Judge). — An entry of 33 faced the 

 judge, and though we would have liked to" have seen more 

 out, still those shoA\Ti were some of .the best we have. In 

 challenge dogs Roy K. had a bloodless victory, but iu chal- 

 lenge bitches in the absence of ch. Lou the issue lay between 

 Twintwo and Betty R., and were placed as named, the former 

 beating the other in front and hindparts. Over 13 inches, 

 dogs, sa-n^ five to the fore, and Forest Himter's better type, 

 action and front jilaced him ahead of the Nashville winner. 

 Doctor, who in turn beats Ilawkeye, third, in hindquarters 

 and body, but shows a good deal of quality, perhaps more so 

 than Doctor; Trifle II. might well have had another letter for 

 his general type and formation is good, but he is out at 

 elbow and not straight in front, and hind parts not 

 strong enough, and he is heavy in shoulders. Mr. Winkle, c, 

 is bad in front, feet too open, light tn loin and coat soft, but 

 his head is fairly good in expression and formation. The 

 bitch class had five and competition was very close. Here 

 we were introduced to the English champion Lonely, and if 

 the old country can supply us with a few more of this sort 

 we need have no fear of losing the correct type by running 

 too much on legs and feet at the expense of head and cobbi- 

 ness of body. Lonely and Emeline were quickly placed aside 

 for chief honors. The former is a beautifully modeled bitch 

 of fine carriage and action, a trifle long in muzzle, good true 

 front, excellent bone, cobby deep body with strong quarters 

 and well bent hocks, pasterns are a little down now, the 

 bitch is nearly seven years old, skull nicely formed and ears 

 well hung but a trifle thick, plenty of coat, brush may have 

 been correct in her earlier days, but is now a little too full; 

 her mouth is good for her age, but in sprightliness of carriage 

 she is a two year old and showed up conspicuously iu this 

 respect compareed to Emeline who felt strange and would 

 not show herself in her usual form. The picture of Lonely 

 published sometime since in Forest and Streaji, does not 

 do her justice by any means, Emeline must play second 

 fiddle in everiT.hing but ear and brush. After these came 

 VickR., who' lo.ses in body, head and front to these two 

 while Fanny Read is longer in head and muzzle, wide in 

 front, longer in body and not deep enough, but she shows 

 well and has good action. Snow is well kno^vsTi to lose in 

 head, forelegs and quarters to a good one. Under 13in., 

 Rockland Boy won easily, he is filling out nicely, but his 

 muzzle is not square enough; second waswithheld,"and third 

 given to Prince II. , whose faulty weak loin and bad hind 

 action more than affects any merit he may have in front, he 

 is too light throughout. Among the ladies of this height, 

 Mr, A.shbumer showed quite a nice little one, Judy, with 

 more sub,stance and type than is usually seen in this diviision; 

 she is a little fine in muzzle and full in skull, needs filling 

 out in quarters and should run on. hard ground a bit to wear 



her toenails down. Gypsy A., second, was too heavy and 

 loses in general quality to the other, while Queen Racer is 

 also too fat and is beaten in body and hindparts by the other. 

 Two very indifferent pups were shown, and prizes should 

 ha,ve been withheld altogether as they are both too leggy 

 and light throughout. Oak View Sally has good foreleg's 

 and some quality in head, so I gave her second, first with- 

 held. 



Pointers (Mr. Anthony, Judge). — This was Mr. Anthony's 

 first appearance in the ring in this capacity, and he certainly 

 went at his work with all the aplomb and readiness of a vet- 

 eran. A good class of dogs met him and it was thought he 

 judged a little too fast and hardly examined the dogs suf- 

 ficiently; be this as it may, if a man knows his mind and is 

 familiar with his breed, too much handling is only apt to 

 confuse him and is not necessary with a judge of quick de- 

 cision. Many of the dogs are so well known that comment 

 is not necessary. Lad of Kent and Duke of Hessen met in 

 challenge doers and this time the former had his revenge. 

 Duke did not seem himself and lost decisively in loin and 

 quarters to the other, who never showed himself better. 

 Woolton Game was again placed over Revelation, but was 

 afterward beaten by Lad of Kent for best in show; this bitch 

 is aging fast, and good and well made one as she is, cannot 

 always hope to be in front. In open dogs the judge reversed 

 the New York decision by placing Duke of Kent II. over 

 Rideeview Prince, and though the former loses in muzzle and 

 forelegs to a good one, is so well built behind the shoulder 

 that he will always be well up in any company, and our crit- 

 icism of last week is borne out if the word "better" had fol- 

 lowed "like him" as it should have done in our report, Duke 

 of Dexter, third, loses to the other in front and hindlegs. 

 Sandford Druid needs more flesh. Boxer, vhc, had he a bet- 

 ter stop would not have a bad head, was in fair shape only. 

 There were six iibsentees in this class of the eleven entries. 

 In bitches (3) Duchess of Naso proved the winner, and for 

 reasons stated last week she beats Westminster Gladys. In 

 light weight dogs (8), two absent, Ridge\iew Donald was 

 again ahead of Ridgeview Faust, and our remarks last week 

 stand again, while Rock II. and Glamorgan were graded as 

 at New York. Lad of Nimrod, vhc, is light in bone, snipy 

 and would do with more meat on him. Doc Daniels, he, is 

 thin, straight-faced and feet too open. Redemption, also two 

 letters, is too broad in skull, good muzzle, splay-footed, but 

 his formation of body quite deserved the notice he got. Leg- 

 erdemain, c, is too long in muzzle and should be better 

 sprung in ribs. The bitch class contained several well known 

 faces and Bloomo II. headed them, reversing the New York 

 decision, where Lass of Kent was pl.aced over her. Hemp- 

 stead Blossom, third, should be closer in toes and pasterns 

 stronger; rather plain in head and quarters fall away too 

 much. Clancarty, reserve, is better in head; deserved her 

 letters, and so did Ridgeview Venus for her good front and 

 quality, though she is tied in elbow and plain in muzzle and 

 quarters. Beppo's Glen, first in puppies, really deserved his 

 place for his good body and bone, though very narrow- 

 chested. The other three entries were absent. 



English Setters {M ajor J. M. Taylor, Judge). — It does 

 one good to see the quiet, methodical way in which the 

 Major goes about his work, and he is fairly at home with his 

 specialty. His classes were prett y well filled. Breeze Glad- 

 stone and Donna Juanita supplied the challenge winners. 

 Iji open dogs Ben Hur of Pv,iverview received better treat- 

 ment than at New York, where he was unnoticed; though 

 faulty in shoulders, he has so many other good points that 

 he more than deserves recognition and his placing here fully 

 carries out Mr. Waters's estimate of him in last week's is.sue. 

 Glendon, second, is well known as a good one, but seemed 

 tucked up in flank here; he could be truer in feet. Prince 

 Ben Ali, third, is rather flat-ribbed and low in flesh, and a 

 plain head is against him, still he is well formed in other 

 respects. The Earl, reserve, had he a better longer head and 

 cleaner neck would command a higher position. Benzine, 

 vhc, is well known and in his right place, while Lewis's Rod 

 vhc, well deserved his three letters, being a strongly made 

 dog that could be improved in muzzle and should bo flatter 

 in coat. Fifteen were entered in bitches and one full of qual- 

 ity, Spectre, caught the judge's eye. She is a bit narrow in 

 head, pinched in muzzle, but good outline, while her body 

 and legs are good. Prima Donna, second, made the placing 

 the same as last year, if our memory serves. Katie Noble 

 II., third, has been recently commented on. Eastern Queen, 

 reserve, a pup, was sent home early. The others call for no 

 particular mention, he. being the best card given. Eastern 

 Queen won in puppies, Druid Dick, who has good bone and 

 a fair head, coming m for second. Breeze Gladstone won the 

 special for best in show. 



Irish Setters {Mr. Ma,.v Wenzel, JiicZye),— While the en- 

 tries might have been larger to welcome this popular old 

 breeder, still the veriest pessimist could not grumble over 

 the quality, for both Seminole and Oak Grove had their best 

 out, and that always means some hard worlt for the judge. 

 Seven showed up in challenge dogs, and to old Tim again fell 

 the honors. When he goes under, which 1 hope may not be 

 for many a day, Duke Elcho or Kildare will probably get a 

 chance. Right here one must say that all credit is due these 

 two kennels for the good they are doing this breed. Show 

 after show we see entered eight to twelve challenge Ii'ish set- 

 ters for two first prizes. The expense must be great, but the 

 benefit to the public is greater. In lutches Laura B. once 

 more wore the mantle of superioritylwhich Noma has rudely 

 snatched from her at late shows. The second is better in 

 hindlegs. Open dogs had eleven entries, headed by Blarney, 

 Jr., who excels Montauk, Jr , second, in che.st and ribs, is not 

 so good in hind parts nor so rich in color; Kildare Beverly, 

 third, has a capital, well formed front, but a snipy muzzle 

 spoils his head, and his neck is too short, otherwise he is all 

 right. Mark Antony, vhc, turns his feet out, has a good 

 head and strongly made body and legs. Duke of Kildare, 

 vhc, is rather heavy in shoulders and should have more rib, 

 and is rather coarse all over. Tim's Dandy, he, we have 

 spoken of before. Queen A^ic proved the winner in bitches 

 (.5). As at New York, while second weut to The Marchioness, 

 a nicely formed bitch all round; third to Delphinne, whose 

 straight face is against her. Clairmont Heather, reserve, 

 must thank her plain muzzle and light eye for being set 

 back. Mark Antony was the dog puppy winner, only entry, 

 while Lady Cleveland, a nice all round bitch, won nicely from 

 Blarney, Jr. , in local class. 



Gordon Settees {Mr. J. F. Smith. Judge).— Beve was 

 another specialty judge making his debut as a judge and 

 there was no kicking made over his awards. Ivanhoe in 

 challenge dogs and Duchess of Waver ley in bitches seem 

 stereotyped now. Four dogs tn the open class. Duke, first, 

 beats Consul especially in tan markings, which are entirely 

 too dark on muzzle. Archibald, third, is a rather long- 

 backed dog, nicely-shaped head, but light eyes spoil expres- 

 sion. Robert Bums, vhc, loses to the winners in muzzle 

 and body. Three bitches faced the judge and first and 

 second weut to Lady Gordon and Princess Louise, both well 

 known and in same places at New York. Third to Sallie 

 Beaumont, light in muzzle and stop should be better defined, 

 good coloring. Robei-t Burns was the winning pup. 



Spaniels {Mr. A. C. Wilmerdtng, Judge). — It is unusual 

 to see this popular judge with such light classes, but some- 

 how this seemed to be the rule in many of the breeds through- 

 out the show. Many of the dogs are so well known that 

 simple mention of their position wUl be sufficient this time. 

 Newton Abbott Laddie can always beat Brantford Mohawk 

 in challenge field dogs, while Bridford Ruby is factle 

 princeps, in her color at any rate. In open black dogs.Judex 

 had no trouble tn disposing of Sorry Jake; scoring much in 

 body and quarters. Laddie O. , third, is leggy and falls away 

 too ranch behind, has a topknot and muzzle should be 

 stronger. In bitches only one came out, Rosedale Bess; she 



