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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[Jan. 97, 1894. 



F I XT U RES. 



DOG SHOWS. 



'Feb. 20 to 23— Westminster Kennel Club, at New York. James 

 "Mortimer. Superintendent, 



Feb. 27 io March 2.— Oolumbus Fanciers 1 Club, at Columbus, O. G-. 

 F. Mooney, Sec'y. 



March 7 to 10.— City of Straits Kennel Club, at Detroit, Mich. Guy 

 D. Welton, Sec'y. 



March 13 to 16.— Mascoutah Kennel Club, at Chicago, 111. J. I». 

 jLincoln, Sec'y. 



March 20 to 23.— St. Louis Kennel Club, at St. Louis, Mo. 



March 27 to 30.— Philadelphia Kennel Club Show, at Philadelphia.Pa. 

 Dr. G. G. Darby, Sec'y 



April 3 to 6.— New England Kennel Club, at Boston, Mass. D. E. 

 Loveland, Sec'y. 



April 18 to 21.— Southern California Kennel Club, at Los Angeles, 

 Cal. C. A. Sumner, Sec'y. 



May 2 to 5.— Pacific Kennel Club, at San Francisco, Cal. H. W. 

 Orear, Sec'y. 



May 15.— Portland Kennel Club, at Portland, Ore. D. L. Williams, 

 Sec'y. 



FIELD TRIALS. 



Feb. 1.— Blue Ridge Futurity Stakes, at New Albany, Miss. 



Feb. 5.— Southern Field Trial Club's Trials, at New Albany, Miss. T, 

 M. Brumby, Sec'y, Marietta, Ga. 



Feb. 12.— United States Field Trials Club's Spring Trials, Grand 

 Junction, Tenn. P. T. Madison, Sec'y, Indianapolis, Ind. 



SARATOGA DOG SHOW. 



'One of the pleasantest, cleanest and best managed dog 

 pshaws it has been our good fortune to attend lately pa,ssed 

 off -successfully at this fashionable resort last -week. The 

 building in which the show was held is one of the prettiest 

 and best lighted halls that one could wish. A little more 

 floor space and 500 dogs could easily be benched. The new 

 Convention Hall is in the form of an amphitheatre, and the 

 i dogs were benched at the bottom and the chickens near the 

 roof, a very appropriate arrangement for the latter. A large 

 stage afforded an excellent ring for judging, but not for 

 spectators. Half the charm of a dog show is in the judging, 

 ;and except by hanging on to a narrow ledge in front of the 

 : stage it was impossible for the general visitor to see the rib- 

 bons passed round or, unless they crowded into the ring. The 

 1 building was kept at a uniform temperature, and not at all 

 warm so that the dogs should suffer no ill effectw from their 

 'outing, unless they catch cold in the journey to and fro. 

 'The aisles were well swept, and it was remarked that the 

 Ting was kept as clean as a New York ring, and that is praise. 

 'The show did not lack for management, as three or four 

 well known men kept their eyes open all the time. 



.John Read andF. H. Pritchard looked after Spratts de- 

 partment and the benching and feed were of course good. 

 They also lent their aid in other ways. Then J. Otis Fellows 

 was superintendent, and with experienced help everything 

 ran smoothly. Mr. Robinson, we believe, also bad a hand in 

 affairs. The serving of the rings was the best seen at a loeal 

 show, and credit here is due to Mr. Pritchard, v.'ho acted a,s 

 steward for Mr. Mason. We should feel that w(i did not do 

 the subject justice unless we indulged in a grumble here and 

 there, and the catalogue gives us the opportunity. While it j 

 contained less "transfers," only that of two smooth fox ter- 

 riers which got in among the wires, than the general run of 

 catalogues, its arrangement was a ltogether too close and con- 

 fusing, not sufficient room being left for the headings of the 

 classes, and in one or two instances the names of the breeds 

 were left out. Then a number of typographical errors showed 

 that the proof reader was not up to his work, Mr. Mason 

 judged acceptably, although the judging dragged too much, 

 the judge not commencing till 2.30 P. M. the first day, and 

 finishing at 10:30 P. M. the next. The quality in some W the 

 breeds was surprisingly good, in fact few shows of a pro- 

 vincial nature could excel it. The date was a good one, wins 

 counted and Saratoga is easy to get to, and there is some- 

 thing to see when one gets there. The attendance was fairly 

 . good, but the club will scarcely come out whole, and a draw 

 will have to be made on the guarantee fund. The weather 

 on the whole was good, though wintry in the ex trenie. Some 

 of the best people of the town patronized tbe event, a novel 



■ one for Saratoga, and we trust it will not be the last. A 

 number of the "boys" were on hand and seemed to enjoy the 

 waters for which this town is so justly celebrated. Among 



■ those present were Clarence Rathbone," T. S. Craig, John Ben- 

 nett, Phil Donelly, H. G. Trevor, F. F. Dole, Henry Jarrett, 

 "Bob" Armstrong and his brother, L. W. Clute, W. W. Gay- 

 lor, Calvin S. McChesney, J. D. Tillinghast, and others of 

 "' The Governor's Party," H. F. Andrews, John Brett, Will 

 'Conners, Ben Lewis, A. C. Bradbury, B. Alton Smith, E. 

 W. Fiske, Chas. R. Taylor. James Robinson, Ed. IRosa, G. A. 

 jRosa, C. S. Wixom, Geo. P. Runton, J. L. Winchell, W. Tall- 

 inn an, Major J. M. Taylor, Dr. Thurber, Jos. Lewis, J, M. 

 Nicholson, Mr. DeRuse, A, T. Phelps, F. B. Zimmer, ' Tracy 

 •Gould, H. C. Alvord, &c. Among the fair sex we saw Mrs. 

 Meachem, Mrs. Phelps and daughter, Mrs. J. N. Nicholson 

 and Mrs. Rowe. Other matters of interest regarding the 

 show will be treated of in "Dog Chat." 



Mastiffs. — The entry in this breed was a disappointment, 

 when we consider the fact that mastiffs are one of the judge's 

 specialties. In challenge dogs Mr. Winchell's Beaufort's 

 Black Prince was alone, and this fine exponent of the breed 

 was looking well and strong, not so fleshy as usual, and there- 

 fore he showed his good points off to better advantage. Ethel r 

 poor lady, in the corresponding class, needs a rest and agood 

 dose of physic, she was thin and harsh in coat. Open dogs 

 had only Bob, a nondescript from which a prize was with- 

 held. In the next class two good ones came forward, and 

 we were introduced to the new comer, Brampton Beauty, 

 which Mr. Winchell had brought with him. She had been 

 heralded as a good one, and her appearance did not belie the 

 advance agent's enconiums. She has a deep, square head,, 

 scarcely so massive in skull as some we could name, but her 

 wrinkle, markings, beautifully turned muzzled and small 

 perfect ear leave nothing to be desired, unless it be a darker 

 eye, well formed legs back and front, a little light in pas- 

 terns perhaps, excellent shoulders and neck, nice swell of 

 ribs and carried well back; she could be deeper in loin, bub 

 perhaps the tucked up appearance here was due to an attack 

 • of diarrhoea from which she suffered during the show ; her 

 quarters and stern are not as clean and well shaped as one 

 could wish, and a little more length of body would improve 

 her, she should be a little finer in coat, and this is about 

 all one can say against her ; she is a good one, and will he 

 found a hard nut. to crack. Ingleside Cambria Princess is a 

 well formed bitch, but loses considerably to the other in 

 ■ depth and squareness of muzzle, has a deep, broody body 

 that dips a bit behind the shoulders, excellent quarters and 

 loiu, good legs, but stands a bit back on pasterns. There 

 ■were four mastiffs in all. 



.St. Bernaeds.— Compared to some of the other breeds 

 these were nob so well represented as they might have been, 

 they were just a good second i-ate lot. In challenge roueh 

 ■dogs the handsome looking son of Ben Lomond and Corette, 

 Otis, was alone, and as usual well shown; there were no chal- 

 lenge bitches. Open dogs (3), Mauprat, an improved dog, 

 was shown too fat and heavy, mere weight is nob to be com- 

 mended in St. Bernards. He is short ard cloddy looking, ex- 

 cellent bone and color, coat and fair skull, but muzzle snipy 

 and no depth, eye faulty and feet two small, and carries his 

 tail up, an active, showy looking dog ; second went to Grover, 

 bad behind, wooly coated, a long headed dog with little type 

 about him. Bitches (1). Alberta, short of coat and not in 



flesh, good body color, but face needs shadings, a nice active 

 mover, with fairly well formed head and body. The pup- 

 pies scarcely call for much mention, the winner Scottish 

 Chief is rather a nice sort if muzzle was deeper and squarer, 

 too much white on body, nice legs and bone; Columbus, 

 while more massive in head and deeper and squarer in muz- 

 zle, scarcely shows so much character, and besides is 

 straight behind and his coat is curly, he was the favorite for 

 first, but the decison was correct. In smooths there were no 

 challenge entries. Open dogs had three, and the new dog 

 Survivor was returned the winner ; he is not in condition for 

 show and should have been kept at home, while his head is 

 not badly formed, the lack of the shadings and hair in places 

 makes it plain ; should have more bone and less coat, be 

 truer in feet, better bent in stifles and not carry his tail so 

 gaily; he is a good big dog that will show up better when 

 properly conditioned ; Rellgate Keeper second, has also too 

 much coat for a smooth ; he was described at Newark ; 

 Marco, Jr., reserve, is off in head, light bone, ring-tailed and 

 weedy looking — a dog to get rid of, although he was a truer 

 smooth than any of the others. The bitches (3) were a par- 

 ticularly nice lot, headed by our old friend Burton Belle, 

 who has not been seen out for some years ; she keeps up won- 

 derfully well. She is better in front than behind, and nat- 

 urally from her breedingjshows lots of quality ; second went 

 to Belline of Watervliet, a well formed, active light brindle 

 and white, well shaped head, good front, nice ribs and cor- 

 rect behind ; Peggy third, has rather the sweeter expression, 

 is broader in hips and loin, but not so good in forelegs and 

 feet. These came from a new kennel — the Watervliet — and 

 they are certainly starting with plenty of quality on the fe- 

 male side. Mrs. Nicholson's puppies, while faulty in head, 

 stood on good legs with well formed bodies. 



Bloodhounds.— Mr. Winchell came again to the rescue by 

 showing three of his best. Victor and Judith furnished the 

 challenge entries and then in open dogs he put down a new 

 one in Brough, lately imported, and one that his breeder 

 thought so well of as to give his name to. He is a capitally 

 well formed hound, with a deep, long head, excellent wrin- 

 kle, eye and leather, one that will take his place among the 

 best when he gets a little more age that will add a certain 

 look of nobility and quality that is wanting slightly at pres- 

 ent. 



Great Danes. — Hepburn Appollo, a blue dog, was the 

 only entry, and won. He is faulty in head, too broad in 

 skull, but body is pretty well formed, is an active mover, 

 and was so eager for the ribbon that he jumped for it him- 

 self. 



Newfoundlands. — Only two, and the only one with pre- 

 tension to any type was Carlo, who is getting into better con- 

 dition. Frank failed to catch the judge's eye. 



Russian Wolfhounds, or Psovie, as the catalogue had it, 

 showed an entry of four from Seacroft Kennels, but they 

 were absent, and there were no entries in deerhounds outside 

 of two from the Woodlawn Park Kennels that were N. F. C. 



Greyhounds.— Quite a nice lot though entries were few. I 

 Wild Rose was the challenge entry, and she never looked in 

 better shape. Open dogs had three, but as Cheeky Charley 

 was still out of flesh he was passed over; better so all round 

 than to give a good dog a few letters. First went to Dakota, 

 the fawn Huron auction pup, a well made one barring a too 

 fine muzzle and lack of depth in body that will come later; 

 he beats the black dog Uncle Dick in ear, hocks, bone, feet 

 and pasterns. In bitches Miss Dollar III. was the only rep- 

 resentative. She is well known and nicely shown. Dakota 

 walked over for the puppy prize. 



Foxhounds.— These formed one of the features of the 

 show, there being 27 in all. American hounds came in first, 

 and Ranger II. and Elite furnished the challenge dog entry. 

 While Ranger, shown in better condition than we have ever 

 seen him, has a good deal of English type in his make-up, 

 especially in heaviness of build, he still shows a good deal of 

 American character. His build, though, should be much 

 lighter all round, in head as well as body and legs he is just 

 about an ideal one for an American hound. Elite is built 

 on slenderer lines all through and is not so well shaped in 

 head. In bitches (2) the well-known Femur, a nicely built 

 hound, scores over Modest Girl in legs and head, though at 

 times she does not stand true at elbows. Open dogs (6) had 

 a mixed lot, the winner proving to be Ned, a fairly well built 

 hound; feet are open, but better head than the average; he is 

 also a bit straight behind. Spot, second, turns his feet out, 

 and his body is too lathy. Drum IV. I liked as well if not 

 better, a bypical sorb, had he a stronger head, built on racy 

 lines; needs a little more rib, but better here than the second 

 winner, and also excels him in legs and feet. Robin Hood 

 loses in legs and feet to the others. Rover is too wide in 

 chest and heavy in shoulders, otherwise a well put up hound, 

 especially good in body and hind parts. Lill was the only 

 bitch; her head is too flat and feet should be closer, other- 

 wise she is nicely put together. Her glory came in the next 

 class, when twelve of her own sons and daughters trooped 

 in. They are seven months old and well grown; there were 

 seventeen in the litter and she raised all but Ave, a record 

 that is unique, we believe, as far as dog shows are concerned. 

 The sire is Workman and Mr. Lyman W. Clute bred and 

 raised them. About the pups themselves there is little to 

 say; there is a great similarity between them; they only 

 differ to the extent of some being better in legs and feet than 

 others. Almost any six of the first mentioned ones could 

 have been placed first. Personally we picked out the second 

 prize winner, Blizzard, as being better in bone, feet and much 

 so in hind parts. The prize fell to Moose, whose worst fault 

 is flat and open feet, something a foxhound should never 

 have, This the judge evidently thought, for when they were 

 accidentally brought in together for a special he gave it to 

 the second prize winner, but the mistake was remedied in 

 time, when it was seen the sex was not right. 



In English open dogs Crook, that is really nothing more 

 than a heavy American type, won nicely over Mike in legs 

 and feet; this was also a long-bodied American; in fact, we 

 learned they are so bred. In bitches type was better, the 

 well-known Rosemary, now tbe property of Mr. Jarret, being 

 a true English; she excels Shot in head, bone and forepart 

 especially, and ribs. 



Chesapeake Bat Dogs.— One can excuse the judge in 

 not getting them right and on our own responsibility we are 

 not going to say where he erred, but a man who is familiar 

 with the breed says the decisions should have been reversed. 

 Cleveland, that took second in open dogs, has a longer jaw 

 than Rough and better coat; a short jaw is not the proper 

 thing to bring in ducks. This seems plausible, but the 

 standard is vague and open anyhow. Some people say it 

 needs "trimming." 



Pointers. — A nice lot came forward in these classes, but 

 many of them are old faces so shall not dwell on bhem long. 

 Glamorgan, in fair condition, claimed the challenge dog 

 prize, but in bitches there was a little more competition— it 

 was big against little and the big one won. Fan N. is better 

 in front and neck and head than Sail II., but loses in quar- 

 ters and hindlegs; Sail was shown with a heavy bag. In 

 open dogs (9) first went to the good-headed Molton Banner, 

 Hylas of Naso, second, losing very much in that respect, 

 and also in shoulders, but is better in hindlegs than the 

 winner. Springside Hal, third, droops in quarters too much 

 and ears are faulty. John, reserve, is a rather nice sort, 

 fair head, bub light in eye. Ossining Boy is light in muzzle, 

 fair front, good shoulders and action. Peter, vhc , has a 

 coarse head. In bitches (9) first went to Springside Nell, 

 quite a good bitch, good head, neck and shoulders, would 

 do with more depth of chest, good legs and feet, excellent 

 loin and quarters. Bloom of Kent, second, is throaty and 

 not bent enough in stifles, dips behind the shoulder and 

 expression poor, legs and feet fair. Fan Fan IL, third, has 



been out before; like her in some parts better than second, 

 better behind. Bella and Forester Lady, vhc, have been 

 described before. The winning pup, Springside Siren, loses 

 to a good one in head, but is better than second, should have 

 more bone. Queen Bess loses in front and muzzle. 



English Setters.— The quality was good in this breed, 

 and some of our best were on hand. Glendon, looking well 

 bore off the dog challenge ribbon, but Spectre had to work 

 for hers in the corresponding class. Though I like the winner 

 better than Victress Llewellyn, in quality, ^character and 

 front, the latter is better and stronger from" quarters down. 

 Open dogs had eight, and here there was considerable diver- 

 sity of opinion as the correctness of the placings. The Earl 

 first, put down in superb shape, and barring his faulty feet 

 and peculiar mincing gait won nicely; Cactus, third, so 

 much better in front and shoulders in fact all over excepting 

 in head, should have beaten Critic second; Worsley Dude, 

 showed badly, got his temper up and stood all out in front, 

 and he is a bit coarse to the others; Robin Goch, well known, 

 took vhc, his head is as good if not better than any in 

 class, and he is not ashamed of his shore tail; Carleton Pero 

 also vhc, stands on good legs and feet bub is too cobbily 

 built, not liberty enough and should be cleaner in neck. Sir 

 Dixon and Roger Bondhu were absent. In bitches, John 

 Brett's Maid Marian and Flour of Sulphur took first and 

 second, Maid is better in head and body as well as bone; 

 Brownie, third, was shown too fat; Amy Robsart, won at 

 Chicago, she is scarcely a show bitch, good legs and feet but 

 faulty in head. There were no puppies. 



Irish Setters. — Most of the winners are well known and 

 the quality was good. Tim and Pride of Patsey furnished 

 the dog challenge entries, and of course Tim won with some- 

 thing to spare; Laura B, had a walkover in the next class. 

 She keeps up wonderfully well. Open dogs (4) saw Montauk 

 Jr. again a winner over Tim's Dandy, better in head, 

 shoulders, legs and feet; Bronze, third, is too broad in skull 

 and a bit st raight behind and his color is not so rich as others; 

 Exile, reserve, loses in front but better skull than the other. 

 In bitches (5) first went to Delphinne, shown well; but Ros- 

 amond, second, beats her in head, shoulders and chest and 

 should have won; Beauty T, loses to the others in head; 

 Biddy is light colored. There were no puppies. 



Goedon Setters.— A nice little entry with many of the 

 old timers on hand. Leo B won in challenge dogs but Lady 

 Waverley had to give place to the sweet Janet who as usual 

 was superbly shown. There is no getting over this bitch's 

 intense quality and better head. In open dogs (3) Count 

 Noble was well first; while he is no better in legs, hody and 

 feet he has a much better head and tan, and was in beautiful 

 coat. Dom Pedro was absent. There was only one bitch, 

 Highland Yola, shown well and is a nice stamp. Noble is 

 very promising, a little full in brow yet, but nice muzzle 

 legs and feet and good tan, well shown too. 



Spaniels.— There was nothing strikingly new here, and 

 with classification No. 1 the entry cannot be called a good 

 one. In challenge field spaniels Newton Abbott Torso, the 

 Western dog, and Ben Lewis's new purchase, won nicely 

 from Brantford Mohawk, better head, cleaner in skull and 

 better feet. In bitches the well known Echo had it all to 

 herself. A fair bitch in Fahy, a daughter of Black Prince, 

 was alone in her class. There were no livers or any other 

 color, unless it was Gip, who had a vhc. over her — poor sorb. 



In cocker challenge dogs Middy had no difficulty in beating 

 Red Doc in head, but the latter is a good sort and stands ou 

 good legs and has a nice workmanlike look about him. In 

 open dogs (4) the brothers Jay Kay and King Raven, Jr., 

 fought it out again and were placed as named bhis time; 

 there is little difference between them, both are a bit out at 

 elbows and undershot, but Jay gets it a bit in skull. Brand- 

 ford Jet, third, is another well known one. Reserve went to 

 Wildfire, who loses in head and front. Topsy S , described 

 lately, won in bitches (6), followed by Rideau Rhea from the 

 same kennel, both looking better. Miss Phyllis's pla.ee, third, 

 carries out our estimate at Newark. Dame Vernon, reserve, 

 is light in bone, fair front and body. Corktown Cleo and 

 Eugenie, vhc, hardly deserved three letters in this competi 

 tion; Cleo is too wide between the eyes, not good in front, 

 too short altogether and not straight; Eugene is a little long 

 cast and quite bowed in front; otherwise they are fairly good. 

 In any other color dogs (3) first fell to our old favorite 

 Othello, one of the truest-formed working cockers in the 

 country. Brantford Rufus, second, loses in front and head 

 to the other. Sandy S. , third, is not the type we expect from 

 this kennel; very pbor head and out at elbow. Mrs. Smythe 

 always shows such a pretty lot of cockers that we thought 

 this little chap looked quite out of place; evidently got over 

 the fence from somewhere. In bitches (4) Red Niobe was re- 

 turned the winner, though if Ruth S. had been in coat she 

 would have been closely pressed. Hamilton Beauty, third, 

 is a nice sort, shows lots of quality, but is a little long and 

 fine in muzzle. This finished the cockers. There were no 

 Clumbers nor Irish waters, and but one spaniel puppy, 

 Negress, a daughter of champion Black Dufferin. 



Collies.— This was one of the best collection of collies, 

 taken all together as far as quality goes, ever seen at what 

 may be termed a pi-ovincial show. Such dogs as The Squire, 

 Sefton Hero, Roslyn Wilkes, Chorlton Phyllis, Gold Dust, 

 etc , have a world-wide reputation. In challenge dogs (2), 

 although short of coat the Squire's better, longer head, body 

 and bone proved too much for Roslyn Wilkes, who, however, 

 was put down in better shape. In bitches (2), that sweet bit 

 of quality Highland Floss won nicely over the plain faced 

 Jakyr Deane, though she loses in coat and a bit m ribs and 

 substance to the latter; with the help of all the spectators 

 she got her ears up nicely. Cora IL, for the first time in our 

 experience of this bitch which runs back nearly six years, 

 was out of coat and thin, and had no look in. Open dogs (7), 

 introduced us to Sefton Hero, who proved an easy winner. 

 Compebition soon narrowed down to this dog and Gold Dust. 

 Hero was not in the best of coat, but he is so much superior 

 in shape of head, before the eye and skull, bone, loin and 

 hind parts to Gold Dust, that there was little doubt about it; 

 when in coat, there will be some fun ahead for some of our 

 best. He is one of the few dogs that have come to this coun- 

 try with a big reputation and that have shown they fully 

 de"served it. Christopher June, third, has a nice head and 

 ear and shows lots of quality, light in body. Curzon, re- 

 serve, was out of coat and looked light, he has never been 

 shown as he was at Chicago in '92. Cawdor Dan, vhc, is too 

 broad in skull and carries his ears down. Al-De-Ber- Archie 

 shows lots of type and well deserved his letters; he is a little 

 big in ear. In bitches (7), another warm lot came out, and 

 the crack from England, Chorlton Phyllis, won; she is a good 

 sized bitch, was shown in better coat than any of the others, 

 but will need to be carefully handled to hold her own in 

 hotter company; she is not flat enough in skull, has a large 

 ear and carries it faultily, and is not let down enough in 

 stifles; she is a smart handsome showy bitch that will stand 

 handling. Second went to Ormskirk Gypsey Maid that 

 has been out before, her short face and "ultra" ear spoil an 

 otherwise good bitch, she was short of coat too. Bertha II. , 

 well known, came in for second, she cannot beat Passaic 

 Bess in front, but is better in quarters and hocks; the latter's 

 turn in too much. Cawdor Mayflower, vhc, was out of 

 coat, but will do better as she is nice type. Highland Rose, 

 he, is too full in brow and skull. Sweet Marie would seem 

 hardly treated withe, but in some unaccountable manner 

 we failed to take notes on this bitch, she came over recently 

 with a reputation and we will try to pay her more attention 

 next time; Woodlawn Kennels had four in this class, N.F.C. 

 a nice puppy, by Woodmansterne Trefoil was shown alone 

 and Highland Bobbie has improved but is no flyer. 



Poodles.— These made a strong showing, ourtwoprincipa. 

 kennels coming out in force. In the black eurlies, Meadow 



