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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[Oct. 21, 1893. 



New Jersey Kennel lieague Meeting. 



At a meeting of the league held at Newark, IST. J., Oct. 9, 

 the following were present: Edward H. Radel, W. O. 

 Knebler, Dr. W. F. Seidler, Edwin H. Morris, E. R. Cbristo- 



£her, A. A. Eisele. August Harne. M. A. Hanchett, Frank 

 ,ink, Dr. L. R. Sattler, W. J. Whelan. C. F. Lewis, Dr. G. 

 A. Van Wagenen, J. E. Eisele, C. C. Brandt, Chas. Kupchler, 

 Dr. Guenther, J. N. Sinnock, Theo. L. Lenthauser, Dr. E. 

 Guenther, F. McCue, L. Dumphey, J. Mitchell, H. Johnson, 

 A. Harrison. 



The executive first made a report of the progress made in 

 regard to the dog show, Thanksgiving week, at the Indus- 

 trial Hall, adjoining the Grand Opera House, Newark, N. J., 

 and received the most flattering commendation of the mem- 

 bers. 



The following judges were nominated and appointed by a 

 unanimous vote: St. Bernards, Newfoundlands and pugs. 

 Miss Anna H. "V^Tiitney; mastiffs, a judge to be chosen by 

 the Mastiff Club; great Danes, A. H. Heppner; deerhounds, 

 greyhounds, Russian wolfhounds and all setters, John Brett; 

 pointers, J. H. Winslow; coUie-s, Martin Dennis; beagles and 

 foxhounds, Jos. Lewis; whippets, poodles, Yorkshire and 

 toy terriers. King Charles, Prince Charles, Blenheim, ruby 

 and Japanese spaniels, Italian greyhounds, schipperkes and 

 Mexican hairless, Edwin H. Morris; bloodhounds, dachs- 

 hunds, all spaniels used for sport, bulldogs, bull, fox, Bos- 

 ton, Irish, Dandie Dinmonts, Scotch, Skye, Bedlington, 

 Clydesdale and black and tan terriers, miscellaneous and 

 selling classes, James Mortimer. 



A change was then recommended in the premium list, 

 from S15 and ST in open classes, to S6 and 84, which with 

 additional classes for puppies in fox-terriers, and a division 

 of American and English foxhounds, were sanctioned. 



Mr. .John Read, of New York, was appointed as superin- 

 tendent, and Mr. Frank Link, of Newark, assistant super- 

 intendent- Dr. G. R. Sattler was made veterinarian of the 

 show. Messrs. Knebler, Whelan, Christopher and Winter 

 were selected as a committee to secure the presence of the 

 Governor of the State. 



A first list of local specials was read, which includes a 

 valuable award for best St. Bernard given by Ed Radel, the 

 president. 



A special for best pointer in the open class, by Charles 

 Bassini. A piece of furniture for a class he selects by Mr. 

 Kuhn, of Kuhn & Co. A handsome table for best toy dog, 

 by Miss Augustine Hahn. By a friend of the breed, SIO, for 

 best open class mastiff. For best Irish sett«r, §15 cash, by 

 Mr. Quimby. For greyhound, SIO lamp, by Emil Hoffman. 

 Assemblyman Joseph M. Byrnes oilers $5 in cocker class. 

 Mr. Sparkes, of Rockridge & Co., a valuable collar. Another 

 list with S40, given by the Fox-Terrier Club, medals by the 

 Collie Club, a cup and flask for bull-terriers, two specials for 

 poodles, several in the pet dog division, a picture by Muss- 

 Arnolt for the best open class pointer; a wolfhound special, 

 and several kennel specials, was also read. 



The meeting was then adjourned until 17th inst., when the 

 premium list is to be ready for issue. 



Pugs. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



In the "Dog Chat" of your issue of Sept. 23 is an item an- 

 nouncing the arrival per steamship Spain of my pugs Dong 

 and Haughty Madge; and as the information is somewhat 

 misleading I may be allowed space for a correction. The 

 dogs were shipped from TiOndon Sept. 3 by that steamer and 

 she reached her dock at New York on the evening of Sept. IS. 

 Madge endured the fifteen days' trip well, and came ashore 

 in very good condition, but I regret to advise you that Dong 

 did not survive the voyage, having been found dead in his 

 box on the morning of Sept. 16. As the steamer officials 

 could as«ign no satisfactory explanation and neglected to 

 bring his body to port the cause of this sudden demise of one 

 of the be.'^t png.s of his day may ever remain a mystery. 



Dong (E. 80,104) was bv champion Loris ex Pooty, and was 

 born Feb. 21, 1890, consequently was in the very prime of life 

 and usefulness. He was the possessor of a great show record, 

 having been the winner of over sixty prizes, and gold and 

 silver medals, at all the best shows in the Kingdom. He has 

 repeatedly beaten Fairy King, champion Mayor of Leeds, 

 Royal Duke of Rozelle, Royal Darkie, Drummer and others 

 in the front rank. It has been claimed for Dong that he was 

 the best-headed pug living, and as a .sire he knew no superior, 

 being prolific, sure, and potent in begetting high quality. 

 He gave promise of great usefulness in this country, and his 

 loss is a sad misfortune to the pug fancy of America. 



Haughty Madge (E. 35,148) is by Bentley ex Sea Gull, and 

 was born March 13, 1891. She also has made a remarkable 

 show record on the other side, being the winner ol 46 firsts, 

 21 specials, 4 gold medals aud 8 cups at the leading .shows, 

 and having meritoriously defeated champion Mayor of Leeds, 

 Royal Duke of Rozelle, champion Confidence, Haughty 

 Major, Drummer, champion Princess Rose, Aline, and all 

 other c;ompetitors. Indeed, she is quite generally considered 

 in England the best pug alive, and it is hoiked that her ex- 

 cellencies may be as apparent in America. F. C. Nims. 



Pahjksville, O., Oct. 3. 



A Police Dog. 



RoCHESTEE, N. Y. — I append a clipping from the Rochester 

 Democrat and Chronicle which tells the tale of a dog with- 

 out a pedigree: "Police Jack, the dog who has been known 

 to every policeman on the night force for over five years, 

 met with a fatal accident shortly after midnight this morn- 

 ing. He went with Special Officer Nied into the Union and 

 Advertiser building, and when on the fifth fioor fell through 

 the elevator shaft to the basement, six stoiies below, lie 

 died in.itantly. 



"Police Jack, or Copper Jack, as he was sometimes called, 

 was a small, brown, insignificant looking dog, who came to 

 Sergeant Frank Allen in East Rochester five years ago, and 

 has been with the night force ever since. Every night after 

 that as the night force went on duty he appeared, and fol- 

 lowed some officer along his beat. Where he came from 

 when firat he appeared nobody has been able to discover. 

 There was not a man on the night force who was not his 

 friend. Whenever a prisoner was refractory, when the dog 

 •was near, he would bite him on the legs and help the officer 

 in every way possible. The death of the little dog will bring 

 genuine sorrow to the entire force." 



O. Stewart Bambee. 



A Badger's Invitation. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



I have read the article in your paper of Sept. 23, in which 

 my friend Mr. Geo. Thomas says that Paddy Doolan "can do" 

 my badger. If he can do her (George being in the terrier 

 business), he can sell Paddy to advantage. I do not sign my 

 real name, but that George may know that his dog will have 



food care while in my possession (I don't vouch for what the 

 adger will do with him), I refer to Mr. Lacy, of your paper. 

 The badger and 1 are both waiting for Paddy, and George if 

 he will accompany his tyke. Badger. 



[We can vouch for it that the "Badger" on the outside will 

 take good care of Paddy before he goes in and afterward, 

 should he come out. But ' 'between whiles" he must take his 

 chances.] . 



Dr. d. S. Bamber has purchased a pointer pup llmos. old 

 by Billy Beaumont— Lady Monte, that is said to show ex- 

 cellent field qualities, as well as being pleasing to look upon. 



DOG CHAT. 



Sir Bedivere Goes West. 



Things are very quiet in St. Bernard ranks just now, and 

 the St Bernard Club seems to have pulled down the blinds 

 altogether for the nonce. We are able, ho vever, to give a 

 little news that will startle St. Bernardom from its lethargy. 

 We have heard little of Arthur Trickett since he went out to 

 Little Rock, Ark., to ta^e charge of Mr. C. A. Pratt's kennel. 

 Arthur is a pretty quiet sort and mysterious at times, and 

 especially so when he is freighted with important news. In 

 this mood he seems to have strolled into the Forest AND 

 Stream office on Monday, much to our surprise, and it was 

 some time before we learned that the great Sir Bedivere 

 leaves us to take up his quarters in the Argyle Kennels. 

 We did not suppose that Mr. Reick was in earnest when he 

 placed all his dogs on the sale list, and that the gem of his 

 collection should be the first to go .surprised us no little, 

 ^uch is the case, however, and the crack is said to be in good 

 llealth, though out of coat aud flesh, Mr. Trickett starts 

 with him to-morrow (Tuesday) on his 2,000-mile journey. The 

 price paid is private. Mr. Pratt has Alton II., Wyoming 

 Belle, etc., in his kennel, besides several very fair bitches, 

 and one smooth pup is .t^aid to be quite a good one. In all 

 he has about twenty St. Bernards. The kennels are .situated 

 near the station at Little Rock, a,nd as the latter is on the 

 lins of travel to and only sixty-five miles from the Hot 

 Springs, it would seem a good location for a kennel, though 

 the weather is rather warm for St. Bernards we should think. 

 Whether Sir Bedivere will be shown East will all depend 

 upon how he improves in condition between now and spring. 

 Mr. Trickett tells us he is well pleased with his new quarters, 

 and with the aid of another good bitch which they expect to 

 purchase, can now put down a team that will compare favor- 

 ably with former teams Arthur has had in charge. Mr. Reick 

 has still Marvel, Young Bute, Kingston Regent, Princess 

 Florence, Rustic Beauty, etc., from which he can choose a 

 formidable quartette for thekennel prizes. It isnot unlikely 

 that A. M. Hughes will take hold of this kennel, and if he 

 does we shall hope to see the dogs in good shape once more. 

 We congrattilate Mr. Pratt on his plucky purchase and trust 

 he will have the success he deserves. Little Rock may now 

 lay claim to having the best of the breed. 



Dandle Dinmonts. 



There is quite a discussion going on in English papers on 

 the question of training Dandie Dinmonts, and Mr. Rankine 

 in the course of a letter to the Scottish Fancier drops some 

 ideas gained from his experience of thirty years' breeding 

 that may be useful to our breeders this side of the water, as 

 we have noticed the same things that he complains of in 

 some of the terriers shown lately at our shows In .speaking 

 of the coat standing out — staring — and making a certain dog 

 look much heavier than in reality he was, and almost like 

 anything than one would expect a working Dandie should 

 appear, he says: "It has all along and still remains to be 

 my firm and distinctive comdction that a Dandie should 

 have what is known as a 'pily coat,' composed of a mixture 

 of hard and softish hair— the hard, however, predominating 

 over the soft; so as to give, when handled, a crispish feeling 

 —and its length may run from 1)^ to 2Xin., but as above in- 

 dicated, when it exceeds the latter figure it ^may be said to 

 have grown to an unnatural length, which it often does 

 under what may almost be termed artificial or unnatural 

 cfrcum stances, for it is not by any means the Dandie's nature 

 to be made a pampered house pet. Now, I hazard the fur- 

 ther remark that it has long been an established fact that 

 where a Dandie is pampered in the house— as too many un- 

 doubtedly are — and insufficiently exercised, and not groomed 

 with a pretty bard brush, the soft hair seems to grow consid- 

 erably more profuse and to a much greater lengih than the 

 hard hair, and eventually the soft hair predominates over 

 the hard, giving the coat a soft, silky feeling and the dog a 

 false appearance, neither of which are characteristic of the 

 breed." 



N. £. E. C. Meeting. 



The New England Kennel Club selected a good list of 

 working officers at their annual meeting, Oct. 5: President, 

 Edward Brooks; Vice-President, John E. Thayer; Secretary, 

 David E. Loveland; Treasurer, George A. Fletcher. Board 

 of Governors, Edward Brooks, JohnE. Thayer, David E. Love- 

 land, George A. Fletcher, James W. Newman, J. P. Barnard, 

 George H. Eddy, Harry W. Smith, Samuel Hammond, Jr. 

 Bench show committee, Edward Brooks, David E. Loveland, 

 George A. Fletcher. Delegate to A. K. C, Edward Brooks. 

 There have been rumors that Mr. Brooks was going to 

 retire from active interest in dogs and dog shows, but we can 

 ill afford to lose such men in the fancy, and his election to 

 the presidency of such a prominent kennel club as the N. E. 

 K. C. wiU, we trust, draw the bonds still tighter. 



Dachshunds. 



Mr. John Matthews, the well-known bulldog exhibitor, 

 did so well at the pet dog show with the dachshund bitch he 

 bought from Mr. Manice that he has purchased another one, 

 a dog pup this time, by Jay ex Sister. Mr. Manice thinks he 

 has a coming dog in the queerly named Icthyosaurus, second 

 at Boston, though it is a bit coarse. We do not know 

 whether Mrs. Cleveland's new fancv will turn the fashion 

 toward this quaint breed, but at any rate dachshunds are 

 coming to the front. A well-bred dachshund or two round 

 the house lend a quaint charm that is absent in many of the 

 more popular breeds. Mr. Manice this week places some of 

 his stock at prices that are ridiculously low. 



Pug Dogr Dong's Death. 



We very much regret that such a good pug as Dong must 

 have been did not live to take his part in our dog .shows. 

 The disqualification of Sprake, the death of Bonsor leave a 

 gap in the pug ranks here that should be filled by something 

 as good, if not better, A good pug or two are sadly needed 

 just now, as, outside of Bob Ivy, there is really not a good 

 one going the rounds at present. Half a loaf is, however, 

 better than no bread at all, and we are glad that Mr. Nims 

 has at least one good one in Haughty Madge, who will prob- 

 ably, if all goes well, be seen at Chicago next February. 



New breeds are cropping up every day. In the New York 

 Herald we see an inquiry for a very small white Puerto 

 Rician poodle, about two years old, with abundance of 

 hair. StocM-Keeper this week tells us of a new one that Mr. 

 Morrison of England has just introduced at the Edinburgh 

 show. Yozo, as it is named, comes from the interior of 

 Japan and is coal black, his head in formation and expres- 

 sion is exactly that of a black pug's, so are his ears, and his 

 tail has the curl; his legs are shorter and he has more hone, 

 but he has a rough long coat like a Pomeranian. It is the 

 first that has ever been seen in England, but Mr. Raper 

 found no difiiculty in putting it first in the foreign class, aud 

 the above journal pertinently asks how he came by his 

 knowledge of the breed. 



A gentleman living in Philadelphia writes us as follows: 

 "Can you give me the name and address of a good man to 

 break in a young .'^etter dog, who lives near Philadelphia?" 

 This is the third request of this kind that we have received 

 within a week from persons living in cities not very far from 

 New York, and such inquiries are constantly coming to us. 



We know of many good dog handlers, but most of them 

 devote all their time to preparing dogs for field trial work, 

 and so reside at a distance from the larger cities, and in places 

 where inhabitants are few and birds abundant. While per- 

 sons who have dogs to be trained for field trials are usually 

 willing to send them far away to the best handlers, there are 

 a great many others, having young dogs to be broken for 

 their own shooting, who much prefer to keep the animals 

 within reach, where they can occasionally see them and 

 judge with their own eyes as to how their education is pro- 

 gressing. We have no doubt that many excellent handlers 

 are to befoundwithineasy reach of Philadelphia, New York, 

 New Haven and Boston, but we do not know their names 

 and are not able to learn them. It would certainly seem 

 worth while for such handlers to register their names at 

 this office, sending in at the same time references from 

 sportsmen with whom they have had dealings. In this way 

 we .should be able to recommend such handlers and to benefit 

 them and such of our readers as may wish to obtain their 

 services. 



Mr. C. C. M. Hunt, of Palmyra, N. Y., called last Friday 

 on his way to Mr. Bradley's place at Greenfield Hill, to enjoy 

 a little shooting. He telis us he will run his pointer Grouse 

 in the All-Age lit the Eastern field trials next mouth. Mr. 

 John Lewis, who is now at lieidsville, N. C, will have him 

 in hand and also educate a young setter of Mr. Hunt's. 



Mr. Angus Cameron goes South shortly with the Hemp- 

 stead Farm Kennels entries in the Eastern. 



We have received several letters commenting unfavorably 

 on the late awarding of the ' Ashmont" trophy, but as they 

 are over nomf< dc plume, it would serve no good purpose 

 to publish them, anonymous communications carrying no 

 conviction or weight. The prize has been awarded, and the 

 lesson learned, so let the sore heal up as best it may. 



At a meeting of the Pacific Kennel Club held Oct. 4, the 

 treasurer reported a balance of $891. 



We have received a letter from the owner of the bull-ter- 

 rier Young Marquis, questioning Mr. Watson's decision at 

 Danbury show and asking for information of the relative 

 merits of Cordona and his dog Topsparkle, etc. We do 

 not wish any controversy on the subject, but if the judge 

 sees fit to give reasons for his decision, all well and good, 

 further than this we are not interested in the matter. 



Mr. C. W. Tway, of Irwin, O., left Tuesday week for 

 Bloomfield; la., where he will locate to train some dogs for 

 private shooting, and prepare his entries for the field trials. 

 He also advises us that he will accept two more dogs to train 

 for private shooting and one for trials. 



Mr. W. L Washington's Irish setter bi<^ch Ownie met her 

 death through the burning of Mr. J. C. Heinz's business 

 building, her owner having loaned her to Mr. Heinz for 

 sporting purposes. Mr. Washington valued the bitch highly 

 and we sympathise with him in his loss. 



The annual meeting of the National Beagle f^lub will take 

 place at the Krueder Homestead, Nantiet, N. Y., Oct. 3,0, at 7 

 P. M. Officers for ensuing year will be elected. 



Mr. Ttilk tells us that the Hamilton Kennel Club propose 

 holding another local show some time during the winter and' 

 are trying to secure the old post-office building. There is 

 also some talk of starting a boarding kennel on the outskirts- 

 of the city. 



The postponed executive committee meeting of the A. K. 

 C. will be held Oct. 27, at 3 P. M., at 44 Broadway, New- 

 York. 



Field trial men should not forget that the All- Age Stake 

 entries for the International Field Trials close Nnv. 1. In 

 addition to the 40^ of entrance money for first the winner 

 will also take the cup for one year, presented by Messrs. 

 Cassimir Gzowski and Cliristopher Robinson, Q. C. The 

 forfeit is §5 and §5 additional to start. Mr. W. B. 

 Wells, Chatham, Ont., is the secretary. 



The noted collie bitch Elgin Bawdor Vida was recently ship- 

 ped to this city on the Ethiopia, consigned to a gentleman 

 who is starting a kennel of this breed. The bitch has won 

 several prizes in England aud before sailing was bred to Fife 

 Keith Mark. With her came Bowdor Mayflower, by Orms- 

 kirk Chris ex Blundell.=and Benie, and she was bred to 

 Ormskirk Amazement. She is also a winner of prizes. 



Detroit Will Have a Show. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



The second annual dog show of the City of the Straits 

 Kennel Chib, Limited, will be held at the Auditorium, De- 

 troit, Feb. 14 to 17, 1894, under A. K. C. rules. 



We would like to hear from breeders and handlers that^. 

 may have suggestions to make, as we wish to prepare pre- 

 mium list as soon as possible. There will be classes for all 

 breeds same as at last show, with puppy classes added. The 

 regular list will show fully as much money as in '92, and if 

 possible will be larger, while our list of cash specials, cups, 

 etc.. wiU excel. GUT D. Welton, Sec'y. 



DETRorr, Mich., Oct. 3. 



KENNEL NOTES. 



Kennel Notes are inserted without charge j «nd blaiife» 

 (famished free) will he sent to any address. 



NAMES CLAIMED. 

 Prepared Blanks sent free on application. 



Love's Kent. By W. I. Love, Birmineham. Ala,, for black and white 

 pointer dog, whelped .June 10, 1893, by Kent Elgin (King of Kent— Vera 

 Bang) cue of Mack's Juno fRex Morgan— Fleet). 



Pudge. By W. B. McBride, Birmingham, Ala,, for silver fawn pug 

 dog, whelped June IS, 1893, by imported DrunUiier f Bruce —Patience) 

 out of Pitti Sing Cimported Othello— J ule). 



BRED. 



Prepared Blanks sent free on application. 



Devonshire Pearl— Duke of Dexter. C. D. Roberts's fDexter, Me.) 

 imported pointer bitch Devonshire Pearl (Devonshire Nero— Devon- 

 shire Fan) to his Duke of Dexter (Duke of Vernon— Boslri). July 10. 



Una King Don — Duke of Dexitr, R. W. Pope's (Gardiner, Me.) 

 pointer bitch Uno King Don (King Don— Patti M. II.) to C. D. Roberts's 

 Duke of Dexter (Duke of Vernon— Boski), Sept. SH. 



Lady Vixen— Duke of Dexter. F. R. Page's (Orland, Me.) pointer 

 bitch Ladv Vixen to C. D. Roberts's Duke of Dexter (Duke of Vernon 

 —Boski), April 33. 



Bomulus. David Dows, Jr.'s, Irish terrier bitch to 



Hempstead Farm Kennels' Romulus, July 3. 



Westminster Gladys— Duke of Hessen, Philip Daly, Jr.'s, pointer 

 bitch Westminster Gladys to Hempstead Farm Kennels' Duke of Hes- 

 sen, July 15. 



Minnie Sefton — Conrad IL Hempstead Farm Kennels' (Hemp- 

 stead, L I.) coliie bitch Minnie Stjfton to their Conrad II., July jio. 



Westminster Blanche— Sa^tdford Druid. Hempstead Farm Kennels' 

 (Hempstead. L. I.) pointer bitch Westminster Blanche to their Sand- 

 ford Druid, July 2i. 



Suffolk Rarity — Siiffotk Trimmer. Hempstead Farm Kennels"' 

 (Hempstead, L. I.) fox-terrier bitch Suffolk Rarity to their Suffolk 

 Trimmer, June 2(5. 



Merryleys — Sandford Druid. Hempstead Farm Kennels' (Hemp- 

 stead, L. 1) pointer bitch Merrylegs to their Sandford Druid, April 13. 



Suffolk Venus— Suffolk King. Hempstead Farm Kennels' (Hemp- 

 stead, L. I.) wii-e-haired fox-terrier bitch Suffolk Venus to their Suflolfc 

 King, April 8. 



