Mabch 3, 1894.] 



FOREST AND STREAM. 



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dition, the decision might have been reversed as Game 

 showed none too well. 



In open dogs Prince Regent, a new one, Mr. Heath picked 

 for the winner, Ridgeview Tenny came next, between these 

 two dogs there is little to choose; Prince has more bone, is 

 better in shoulders, legs and feet than Tenny, and has a 

 head more to my liking, while Tenny heats Prince in loin 

 and hind parts handily, and has a better expression. Lord 

 Bracken third, muzzle too short, trifle light in eye, is loaded 

 •in shoulders, too long and low in body, neck too thick, should 

 be better spruiag in ribs and drops away too quick behind— 

 legs and feet excellent, a dog showing quality and good 

 character. For fourth, I preferred Jack vhc, to Ridgeview 

 Panic. His muzzle is not clean cut enough, a bit cheeky, 

 shoulders might be cleaner, apart from that he is a very nice 

 made one. Hylas of Naso, reserve, might have been ahead 

 of Panic, they are well known. King of Lyons— fair head, 

 cheeky, skull too round, stands high on his legs, poor feet, 

 too long and ligh in body, has a nice neck and shoulders 

 above the average. The Hempstead Fa.rm dogs in this class 

 were absent at the field trials and were not in show condi- 

 tion. Wautagh Chief, he, is a fair pointer, cheecky, not 

 depth enough of muzzle, shoulders are loaded, stands wide, 

 good legs and feet. 



In open bitches, heavy weights, the well known Lady 

 Tammany won. She, however, has nothing to spare over 

 Kent's Bella, a nice little bitch that I think should be in the 

 smaller division. She is a bit cheeky, rather rounder than I 

 like to see in her barrel, stem rather long, shows better type 

 than her kennel companion, Lady Tammany. Lass of Tam- 

 many, third, is a rather nice, big bitch. She stands a bit 

 higher on her legs, but then she is pretty large in body. She 

 should be better in pasterns, cleaner in shoulders; skull is 

 too broad. Kathlene Kent got fourth; a bitch plain in 

 head, ears not well carried, not depth enough of chest, 

 slightly back in her pasterns, too slack in loin, nice bone; a 

 useful looking bitch. Devon Fan was off her bench when I 

 called to see her. Ridgeview Stella is a fairish bitch, but 

 Mr. Heath didn't like her considering her condition. He 

 can hardly be criticized for not giving her "first" or "sec- 

 ond," but really now her fond owner thinks she might have 

 got at least a c. 



In challenge dogs for those under 551bs. Duke of Hessen 

 Tather handily defeated bis only competitor Arthur. John 

 Brett deserves much credit for the excellent condition in 

 which he showed Arthur. 



Challenge light-weight bitches found Lady Gay Spanker 

 the winner, pressed on account of condition by her sister 

 Miss Rumor. Wild Lilly, third, is as well known to 

 Forest and Stream leaders as the two winners. 



Open light-weight dogs brought out a nice new one in 

 Ridgeview Comet; he has a nice head, frontal bone a bit 

 too high, eyes a trifle light, might be cleaner in neck and 

 shoulders, could be better muscled behind. Here is where 

 the second dog, Chancellor, a litter brother of Comet's, beats 

 him, both have excellent legs and feet, and nice bodies, but 

 Chancellor is beaten in head and neck, and has not the 

 character or amount of quality that Count has. It was said 

 by one or two breeders that Chancellor would beat Comet 

 when both are a year older if Comet does not go wrong. 

 Chancellor under me would never see the day he could beat 

 Comet; however, he is a very nice little dog. 



Ridgeview Donald, third, well known. Brackett's Lad 

 fourth, head plain and cheeky, excellent legs, feet too small; 

 is a fair sort; he is heavy in shoulders, wide in front, not deep 

 enough in chest; he has a nice stern, carries it a bit too high. 

 Reserve went to Ridgeview Faust. Mr. Hooley has a nice 

 little dog in him. He has his faults and his good qualities as 

 well. Prince of Pontiac, TomCroxteth, Roderick and Spring- 

 side Hal all got vhc, and they deserved their cards. Prince 

 of Pontiac is too young to show in the open class yet. When 

 he has more age he will do some winning. Ro'derick and 

 Springside Hal are well known. Tom Croxteth is short in 

 muzzle, inclined to be snipy, ears only fairly carried and too 

 houndy, eye not rightly set, wide in chest, not good in should- 

 ers, legs and feet fair, sprung too much in the barrel, rather 

 nicely made behind, stern well made, but carried too high. 

 Graphic VI., well known, should have been quite well up- he 

 got nothing. ' 



In open bitches under 50 lbs. Mr. Heath must have over- 

 looked Kent's Pearl, certainly one of best in the class. First 

 went to Lady Grace, a nice bitch; however, I prefer Spring- 

 side Nell for the place; this bitch is improving and looked 

 better than she did at Newark. Third went to Jingle Bell 

 well known. Fourth went to Fan Fan II., also well known' 

 The reserve went to Ridgeview Lass, shown principally as 

 the dam of Comet and Chancellor. She is a very timid 

 bitch and did not show well, has a fair head, beautiful neck 

 loaded shoulders, the best of legs and feet, nice body and ex- 

 cellent hindparts. Hempstead Kit, vhc, should not have 

 been shown; she was heavy in whelp to Prince Regent 

 Graceful II.; also vhc, is well known. Kent's Pearl got vhc' 

 This bitch is a bit short in skull, trifle cheeky, stands wide 

 in front, could be better in shoulders, has nice bodv, legs and 

 feet; one of the best, if not the very best in the class. Mr 

 Mortimer did not purchase her any too soon, as many were 

 after her. Chloe, he, is a useful looking bitch, should have 

 more bone, is long in body and might be improved in head 

 Hempstead Blossom should have had three letters or more 



In dog puppies some nice ones were shown and rightlv 

 placed. It was the best class of puppses I have ever seen 

 The corresponding class of bitches was hardly as hot a class 

 as the dogs. The winner, Springside Lady, is a nice bitch 

 beating Faustina with nothing to spare. 



In noviee dogs the winners were rightly placed, while in 

 the novice bitches Kent's Belle proved rightly the winner 

 Lady Grace was second. In this class Mr. Heath saw the 

 good qualities of Hempstead Blossom and rightly reversed 

 his decision by placing her over Jingle Bell, reserve. 



RlNADA. 



Smooth Fox-Terriers. 



Judge's Report, 



There was a good turnout of this breed, and the qualitv 

 throughout was of a high standard, all the. old favorites 

 being present, some of them looking well and others begin 

 nmg to show age, proving that every dog must have his day 

 Several promising youngsters made their debut and gained 

 distinguished lienors, notably Warren Safeguard, the win- 

 ner m open and novice classes. This is one of the best 

 American bred dogs ever seen, and, without a doubt, has a 

 brilliant future before him, both as a bench winner and 

 future sire, his breeding being the bluest of the blue his 

 sire bemg the English champion Yenio, dam Eggsford Sap- 

 phire, by Starden's King, In the competitions for the spe- 

 cials between the smooth and wire hairs the latter scored 

 decisively m the teams, brace, and also for the best fox ter- 

 rier in the show, the winner of the latter being the wire- 

 haired dog Cribbage. Although not shown at his best, still 

 he cleverly defeated Blemton Victor II., the winner of the 

 Grand Challenge Cup in 1892 and 1S93. 



In challenge dogs, Raffle being absent, left the battle to 

 be fought out between Blemton Victor II., Starden's Kino 

 and Ripon Stormer, these being placed in the order named 

 Victor, as usual, being shown on the light side and nob im- 

 proving in feet. Still, I think this can be remedied with 

 plenty ot exercise. This dog is good in skull and law eye 

 and ear nice neck let into a good, sloping shoulder, good 

 ribs and plenty ot depth in brisket, a little cut up in flank' 

 still shows a good loin, quarters and thigh, fairly good in 

 hocks, with a nice set on of tail ; possesses a good coat of 

 nice texture, full of gas and go, and ought to win for some 

 time to come. Starden's King, second prize, I thought 

 shown a httle heavy in condition, as he is a dog directly op- 



posite to the winner in formation, being a little on the coarse 

 side; therefore should be shown lighter and in hard condi- 

 tion ; to-day he looked coarse in neck from the amount of 

 coat he carries. This point improved, he is a hard nut to 

 crack in any company, being nice in skull, with a good eye, 

 long, punishing jaw, fair ears, right in placement and lay' of 

 shoulders, best of legs and feet with round bone, ribs well 

 sprung, level in back, with quarters, loin and thighs as they 

 should be, fairly good in coat as regards texture and quality, 

 a showy terrier and a rare-bred one. Ripon Stormer is a 

 vastly improved dog since Saratoga, and great credit is due 

 to Mr. Robinson for the condition he exhibited the dog in. 

 This is another good terrier, lasting well, being good in jaw, 

 bone, feet, neck, body, loin, quarters and jacket, full of' fire 

 and always ready for a scrap. 



In challenge bitches, first, Miss Dollar, a little light in jaw 

 power, good in skull, fair ears, neck, shoulders, legs and feet 

 good, nice depth of chest, level in back, good loin quarters 

 and hocks, a wonderful shower and always making the 

 most of herself. Second prize to Dona; this bitch is beginning 

 to show age but is still a grand old terrier. 



In open dogs, first prize went to Warren's Safeguard, who 

 owns a strong punishing jaw, good eye, flat skull, nice V- 

 shaped ears, lean neck set into good shoulders, excellent in 

 body, loin and quarters also with well sprung ribs, perfec- 

 tion in legs and feet, with a good jacket and right texture, a 

 little straight in hocks, still taking him all around, he is a 

 grand one, and I congratulate his owners on possessing such 

 a youngster. Second prize Hillside DOmo, a dog too light and 

 leggy, although, in head and expi ession, he shows more Eng- 

 lish than fox terrier, still neposseses fair ears, coat, shoulders, 

 legs and feet, a showy terrier put down in good condition; it 

 was only this that placed him over the third prize dog, 

 Blemton Rasper; this dog was looking far from his best. We 

 know he is a little foreign in expression but to-day he looked 

 tucked up in loin and not improving in feet; in neck, 

 shoulders, ribs; outline and bone, he scores and only wants 

 to be in good trim to turn the tables on his more fortunate 

 rival. Blemton Stickler, fourth; this dog did not show at 

 his best, being full of fight and it was impossible to see him 

 to advantage, looked long cast and inclined to be fine in coat, 

 fair in jaw and skull, still I fear he is not improving. 



Open bitches. First, prize. Blemton Vindex wins in length 

 of face, not improving in eye, fair ears, a little upright in 

 shoulders, lots of jacket, good in outline and character, fair 

 front, but only moderate m feet. Second prize to Blemton 

 Votary, a very nice pup, good in jaw, eye, flat skull, nice 

 ears, her parti-colored nose at present handicaps her, should 

 this improve she is, without a doubt, one of our best bitches 

 being level in back with nice ribs, brisket, loin, quarters' 

 hocks set on of tail, good front, best of legs, feet and bone,' 

 heaps,of coat of nice texture, a grand youngster and a credit 

 to her sire Kasper. Warren Duty, third, is beaten in length 

 of face and coat, a well balanced terrier with good neck, 

 shoulders, ribs, quarters and action, also right in legs and 

 feet. Warren Cautious, fourth, a handsome terrier, nice in 

 head, jaw and eye, bone, legs and feet. 



In dog puppies, first prize went to Beverwyck Royalist, a 

 fair puppy, short in back, nice round bone, good front, legs 

 and feet, heaps of coat, at present not harsh enough, 'good 

 jaw, flat skull, nice eye, wants keenness in expression ; a 

 showy terrier that makes the most of himself. Second to 

 Warren Tory, beaten in head properties, also coat; in 

 front, bone, legs, feet and body he is a more than average 

 youngster. Third prize went to Blemton Viking, all a ter- 

 rier, but over-sized, good coat, fair texture, nice head and 

 ears, good legs and feet, little long cast in body. 



In bitches, first prize was given to Blemton Votary al- 

 ready spoken of. Second, Blemton Erminie, a beautiful ter- 

 rier, but a wretched shower ; it was with the greatest, diffi- 

 culty she could be got to stand up in the ring. Grand coat 

 a terrier head, right in skull, eye and jaw, fair ears, good 

 neck, nice bone, legs and feet ; all round a good one if she 

 can only be persuaded to make the most of herself. Bever- 

 wyck Twilight, third; fair coat in quantity and texture 

 nice bone, leg and feet, only fair in head, at times ears not 

 well carried ; nice-bodied bitch, but a moderate shower 



Novice dogs, first prize, Warren Safeguard ; second, Bev- 

 erwyck Royalist, and third, Warren Tory, all criticised 

 above. In bitches, first, Blemton Votary; second Bever- 

 wyck Twilight ; third, Warren Damsel ; moderate in coat 

 fair head and ears, legs and feet, body and quarters 



T. S. Bellin. 

 Black and Tan Terriers. 

 Judge's Report. 



Black and tan terriers were not a strong class. The good 

 ones seem to be getting scattered through the breaking up of 

 what have been the strongest kennels in this breed. Broom- 

 field Sultan was shown not for competition, leaving the chal- 

 lenge dog class to Prince Regent, a smart terrier whose worst 

 fault is his weak head, and that was not improved in appear- 

 ance by a glandular swelling under his right ear. In the 

 challenge bitches Louie and Gipsy Girl competed, the latter 

 winning on her general merit and lack of serious faults. She 

 is not, however, a strong type of terrier. Louie shows more 

 character, but her dark and indistinct markings, wide chest 

 and tendency to cheekiness greatly impair her show form' 

 Meersbrook Maiden shown in something like her old form 

 did not compete. In open dogs Glenwood won easily prin- 

 cipally owing to lack of merit in his competitors He is a 

 strong type, heavy boned, well marked, slightly breeched 

 good in body and legs, stands well, head contains good eyes' 

 and shows character, but is too wide and deep back of eyes' 

 Tail coarse and high carried. Second went to Rochelle Rush 

 a showy fellow with good terrier expression and an excellent 

 eye, but his muzzle is weak, markings dark, good in le^s 

 and body and carries a nice short tail. Rochelle Oolah 

 coarse, and not clear in marking, was third. In bitches 

 nothing of consequence appeared. Rosette is coarse and 

 cheeky, and while her tan is a good color her markings are 

 smutty. She, however, was good enough to win first over 

 Mizpah and Olata, who followed in the order named. The 

 former is poor in markings, weak in muzzle, light in eyes 

 and while good in bone is not straight in front, and carries 

 a long tail; the latter is hardly up to show form Prince 

 Regent and Gipsy Girl easily won the special for 'the best 

 brace. 



White English Terriers. 



Judge's Report. 



White English terriers were not noticeable for quality, in 

 fact those shown have little to commend them Something 

 better should be brought over if anything like proper type is 

 to be reached. Nobility, an 8mos. old puppy, is somewhat 

 promising and should in time get the award over his sire, 

 Spring, who won in the open dog class in this instance; but 

 bprmg is weak in muzzle, large in eye, light in bone, wide in 

 front, yet withal has a nice body and a neat movement In 

 bitches, Lonely is very much like her kennel mate Spring, 

 and easily won over Lone Star, who is not at all a show spec- 

 imen, ieddy and Daisy, toy bull terriers, were wrongly 

 entered and not passed upon. 



Toy Terriers. 



Judge's Re-port. 



Toy terriers showed up strong in quantity but of the usual 

 poor quality The winner, Lady Clyde, won easily, having 

 a well shaped terrier head, good markings, stands well but 

 carries a gay tail; she is rather long in body, and might to 

 advantage weigh a couple of pounds less. Daisy was placed 

 second, but for her light and excessive tan, and extreme 

 limit of toy weight, would have been placed first, having 



more type and character than the winner, standing on good 

 straight legs, and carrying a short straight tail. Prince won 

 third. He is a fair headed small one, neat in body but lack- 

 ing markings; reserve went to Sally Stick, an all black one 

 with head that is on the apple order, but better than the 

 average. The rest are not worth criticism. 



Italian Greyhounds. 



Judge's Report. 



Italian greyhounds were numerous and good, none of the 

 large and over fed sort putting in an appearance. Spring 

 and Sprite competed in the challenge class, the former wir? 

 ning on account of more nearly approaching the large type 

 of greyhound. Both have good heads, the bitch having 

 somewhat the best forequarters, but the dog excelling in 

 outline. They might be smaller to advantage, In open dogs 

 Kentucky Prince won somewhat easily; he is of proper size 

 and a fair all round specimen. Souris won second, while a 

 symmetrical dog, is badly handicapped with a large round 

 bead, hairy tail, and a white chest. Colene's too sharp head 

 and tucked up loins placed 'her third. The open bitches 

 brought to the front the most perfect little greyhound that 

 I have seen, but for an Italian she is far too large, I consider, 

 however, she won easily. Her head is most perfect, neclc 

 long and well set, chest deep, ribbed well back, and back 

 nicely arched, but for her size and white chest Beauty would 

 have won the special over Spring for the best of the breed. 

 Lady Lee and Vinnie were second and third, the former hav- 

 ing the advantage in smallness and condition; the latter being 

 fat. Both are nice specimens, and correct in size. Psyche is 

 a shapely little hound and would do better with properly 

 carried ears, less white on chest and stronger eyes. Spring 

 and Sprite made far the best pair and won the brace prize 



H. T. FOOTE. 



[By a Staff Beporter.] 

 English Setters. 



Major J. M. Taylor, Judge. 



The class for challenge dogs had two competitors, Breeze 

 Gladstone and Glendon, the former getting the decision 

 though far from being iu good condition. Glendon is better 

 m head, though the outline of it is marred by throatiness 

 and a noticeable heaviness of flew, but in skull, muzzle 

 and shapeliness his head is far better. Breeze has the 

 leaner and better neck. Glendon I consider the better dog 

 He is just a bit heavy in shoulders, but in every other 

 respect he is Breeze Gladstone's superior, he having a better 

 muscular development, is better ribbed, has a better and 

 more graceful and spirited carriage. Probably Breeze's 

 detective eyesight has the effect of making him quiet and 

 listless. Ben Lewis strenuously insisted that there was 

 nothing the matter with Breeze's eyes, as they had always 

 been as they then were, he said. It was plain that there 

 was a disease of the eyes. On referring the matter to Dr 

 Glover he pronounced the disease cataract, one eye being 

 affected more than the other, and both seriously. In the 

 challenge bitch class, in which were two competitors, Donna 

 Juanita won over Spectre. 



The open dog class had twenty-five entries, three absent. 

 The. judging did not meet with the endorsement of many ex- 

 hibitors^ though such is not necessarily a test of good judging 

 at all times. The class was most irregular in type and 

 quality. First went to Antonio, a strong-built dog, but not 

 nicely proportioned for bench quality. Second went to The 

 Earl, short in muzzle, round skull, stop too deep, rather 

 thick in build and quite sotmd in body, legs and feet on 

 which he stands squarely, yet he was lacking in symmetry 

 and setter character as compared with many of the others 

 Third went to Netherwood Nymrod, a small, snugly-built 

 dog, symmetrical and sound. He has good body, legs and 

 feet and was superior to the second winner in many respects 

 Ben Hur of Riverview was not looking at his best. He is 

 plain in head, throaty, and stands high on legs. Gamester, 

 the reserve, is light in muzzle and somewhat coarse in gen- 

 eral makeup Drake Llewellyn and Strider, vhc, were given 

 about the right letters. 



In open bitches there were twenty-five entries for absent 

 Esmeralda, first, is quite a good bitch. Her head would be 

 improved were there more stop. Second went to Countess 

 Rush, a good bitch, but lacking in general symmetry, being 

 surpassed in setter character, symmetry and muscular 

 development by Nahmke Chita, c, a prettily turned small 

 bitch, good in head, body, neck, legs and feet, carries herself 

 well and shows fine setter quality. Gossip, third, has a plain 

 head and was very heavy. I thought she was surpassed by 

 J ersey Daisy, he, shown too fat and Nahmke Chita. Fourth 

 went to Laundress, narrow muzzle, good legs and feet, lack- 

 ing in symmetry. Dominion, the reserve, ie a large hroody- 

 looking bitch of a good deal of quality. Monk of Furness 

 Lill, vhc, is a trimly built bitch, a bit narrow in head, which 

 is not badly shaped, and she had more quality than several 

 placed above her. 



Dog puppies had ten entries, of which English Jack was 

 first. He is quite a good puppy, though a bit large in knees 

 and a shade light in barrel. Several of the puppies were 

 taken out after, the judging, so there was no chance to look 

 them over on the last days of the show. 



The bitch class had nine entries. Woodland Grace, first, 

 and Woodland Echo, third, were an ordinary pair. Second 

 went to Belle Bondhu II, she being too ill to show herself 

 when I called to report on her. Constance, the reserve is 

 weedy. Puppies were not a remarkably good lot. There 

 were sixteen in the novice class for dogs and eight in bitches. 

 Rodney, first, and Netherwood Nymrod, second, two broth- 

 ers, were easy winners. Third went to Young Howard 

 good in body, legs and feet, a bit plain in head^active and 

 good m setter character. Queen of the Elms, first in novice 

 jitches, is narrow in skull and not first-rate in forelegs. 

 Brownie, second, is light in bone, wide in ribs and narrow in 

 muzzle. Rowdy Donna, third, is a light, undersized bitch, 

 though truly built. The letters were not distributed with 

 the skill and correct estimates which have marked the judges' 

 efforts many times heretofore. 



Irish Setters. 



John Davidson, Judge. 



A large and remarkable class of dogs faced the judge in the 

 challenge class, the veteran Tim carrying off the honors not- 

 withstanding his ten years of age. Kiidare was second with 

 Pride of Patsy reserve. The others in the class were Inchi- 

 quin which was in good condition; Blarney, Jr., Montauk, 

 Jr., Duke Elcho, Kiidare Glenmore and Seminole, a class of 

 rare strength and numbers. In the contest for the special 

 lim was beaten by Queen Vic, the winner in the challenge 

 bitch class, which was also a strong class of four, Laura B 

 taking second, Edna H. the reserve, and Elfreda was the 

 remaining entry. While Queen is a very superior bitch, she 

 is lacking in the bone and muscular development of the dog, 

 and is somewhat lacking in these respects considered as a 

 bitch, although very symmetrical. In my opinion, Tim was 

 the better. Dr. Fowler's kennel took the special for the best 

 kennel. 



There were thirteen dogs in the open class, and quite a fair 

 lot they were. Finglas, first, is substantial in build and 

 symmetrical in outline, is well ribbed, has good legs and feet, 

 muscular quarters, strong back, and good general symmetry.' 

 He shows throatiness and his head could be improved. Pem- 

 berton won second. He is coarse in head, is long cast and has 

 a, general tendency to coarseness. Elmhurst Billy, third, is 

 heavy in head, though it is not badly shaped, is flat in ribs 

 and is good in coat and color. For fourth place Young Signal 

 was marked in the judge's book, but it was said to be a mis- 

 take, Young Tim being meant instead. Young Signal -was 



