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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[March 3, 1894. 



absent. Kildare Beverly, vhc, is heavy in shoulders, head 

 large and not clean cut, good back and color, and fair general 

 symmetry. _ _ ' ■ 



Thirteen bitches appeared in tbeir class. Nona, first, is 

 light in bone and thin in flesh. Her head is shapely and she 

 has good setter quality. Ruby Glenmore II., second, as bet- 

 ter in substance than the winner and is a smoother turned 

 bitch. Third went to Shandon Belle, light in muzzle, and 

 boue, head plain and weak in appearance. Bessie Finmore, 

 fourth, is better in head and neck than Belle, and also in legs 

 and feet. Delphine, vhc, is narrow in head; well-ribbed 

 body. 



There were seven in the puppy class for dogs, all ordinary 

 in qualitv. Killane, first, is large and coarse. Second, 

 Thasmo Ca'dic, is throaty, head narrow, and ordinary other- 

 wise. There were three bitch puppies, all ordinary speci- 

 mens. The novice class brought out ten, of which Fingjas 

 was first, Elmhurst Bill was second and Killane third, all 

 winners in other classes. Novice bitches had eleven, of 

 which the first winners in the open class were first and sec- 

 ond, Nona and Ruby Glenmor« II., and Onota Peg third. 

 The latter is short in head and is not clean cut; body good 

 and symmetry ordinary. In the field trial class Finglas was 

 first and Fingaln second, the latter thin in flesh. 



Gordon Setters. 



John Davidson, Judge. 



The challenge classes were well filled, Ave in the dog class, 

 seven in bitches. Ranger B. won over Leo B., with Count 

 Noble the reserve and Heather York, vhc, and Rexrnont he. 

 though it, seems somewhat absurd to give letters of commen- 

 dation to dogs which are in challenge classes. Dutchess of 

 Waverlywas first over Janet, Lady Gordon reserve and 

 Heather Bee vhc. The others in the class were Bellmont, 

 Flomont and Lady Waverly. 



There were eight dogs in the open class. Lad, first, has 

 large feet, yet they are well shaped; neck throaty, narrow 

 muzzle, deficient in short ribs, good coat. Duke of Welling- 

 ton, second, is coarse and heavy in head, bad knees and a bit 

 loaded in shoulders. Archibald, third, is rough in coat. He 

 is strongly built. Richmond Prince is pale in tan, poor 

 head, ears badly carried and is large, in knees. Fred Thasmo, 

 vhc, is smudgy in tan, heavy in shoulders, yet is a fairly 

 good dog. 



There were eight bitches in the open class. Fan, first, is 

 round in skull, is poorly hung, shows throatiness, feet turn 

 out in front, and she is lacking in symmetry, but a good 

 coat and color give her rather a good appearance. Second 

 went to Highland Yolo, and third to Venus, the latter not 

 clean cut in head, light muzzle, short neck, good body and 

 fairly good legs and feet. 



There was one puppy class for dogs and bitches, Dick 

 Noble, an ordinary specimen, won first. He has a weak, 

 small head, smudgy tan and poor legs. The rest were ordin- 

 ary. There were three in the novice class. Dundee, a fairly 

 good, small bitch, took first. Lady Beaumont II. took sec- 

 ond, the latter plain in head, pale tan and ordinary quality, 

 and third to Sport, also ordinary. In the field trial class 

 Ranger B. was first, Flomount second and Count Noble 

 third. 



Foxhounds. 



Maj. J. M. Taylor, Judge. 



There were no entries in the classes for English hounds. 

 There were ten eutries in class for American foxhounds, 

 dogs. Drum IV., first, is fairly good in head, though cheeky 

 and lacking in expression, fie has fair symmetry of form. 

 Ned, second, is short in neck, thin in flesh and lacks muscu- 

 lar development, and he shows some coarseness. Third went 

 to Ranger II., a large, coarse fellow, with apparently a trace 

 of English type in his form. There were five bitches, of 

 which Sunmaid was easily first. She stands on good legs 

 and feet, and shows plenty of foxhound character. Lilly 

 Dale, second, is light in bone and somewhat leggy. Third 

 went to Tempest, light in build, yet showing good hound 

 character. The Governor's Kennels won the kennel special. 

 There were six in the puppy class. 



Chesapeake Bay Dogs. 



Mr. J. M. Taylor, Judge. 



There was but one class, and it had but six competitors. 

 Rose was easily first. She is strong and good in coat and 

 color, but is thin in flesh. She was not in condition from 

 nursing a litter. Second went to Deacon, good in bone and 

 coat, legs and feet strong and well made, fairly good head, 

 throaty neck. Bough, third, shows age, the rest were ordi- 

 nary. It is strange that this most useful breed of working 

 dogs is so neglected. They deserve better. B. "Waters. 



[By a Staff Beporter.'] 

 Russian Wolfhounds. 



John Davidson, Judge. 



This breed is fast forging to the front, and the display this 

 year is the best yet seen. The two principal kennels are 

 depending upon their home raised ones, and that they, as 

 well as others, are doing good work cannot be gainsaid. 

 Before another year rolls round it is to be hoped that the 

 vexed question of a correct and settled type will be agreed 

 upon. At present, doubtless owing to the limited knowledge 

 of the breed possessed by those who have judged them, the 

 latter are compelled to follow certain lines which appeal 

 to them as the more correct formation of a hound that is 

 built to a great extent on the lines of the greyhound family. 

 While this may do away a good deal with certain peculiar- 

 ities of coat and body formation, extreme flatness of rib, 

 roached back and "head into shoulder" appearance, the 

 result seems to be stronger loins, because broader and deeper, 

 greater spread of quarters and swell of rib, and longer neck. 

 These seem to be the characteristics of the Marlboro Kennel 

 dogs of the later breeding. Princess Irma and Zerry, the 

 former especially, show more of the type so prevalent in the 

 Seacroft Kennel dogs, and which is claimed by Mr. Hanks to 

 be the correct and original type. Leaving out this question 

 of distinctive apjjearance, it cannot b3 denied that the prin- 

 cipal winning dogs at the show look more like being capable 

 of sustained and heavy work because following the greyhound 

 lines more closely. Argoss and Leekhoi again faced each 

 other in the challenge class, and both looked fit and well; 

 the former won again. The bitch class brought out a quar- 

 tette of beauties and to Vinga fell the honors. At the same 

 time, to be consistent, Zerry should have won; she is deeper 

 and stronger in loin, and as good in other respects, but 

 Vinga is more of the type of Leekhoi. Princess Irma and 

 Svodka are much of the same type, and looked well. Both 

 lose in size and substance to the others. 



The open dog class was a hot one, and competition be- 

 tween the first three was close. Odrooski, a new face, is an 

 excellent son of Argoss, beautiful front' and strong loin, 

 long, clean head, but lacking the coat characteristics of 

 some of the others round the neck, but he has beautiful tail 

 and feather; he is almost black in color, with a little white. 

 Korsar, second, a charming light brindle and white, is built 

 on beautiful lines, nice straight front, good body, spread of 

 quarters and head; partaking some of the Leekhoi type. 

 Leekhoi II., third, while a trifle plain in head and not so 

 good in hind parts as his brother Col. Deitz, vhc, excels him 

 in front quality and condition, and this probably accounted 

 for his position, handsome dog though the latter undoubt- 

 edly is; Magrajdai improving, is a bit plain and lacks coat 

 characteristics, but is nevertheless a well built dog, though 

 to us he appears too long cast and flat bodied; Kruxsp C. loses 

 in. size and substance. The bitch class brought out Riga 



and Ermina, two almost black ones; there is little to choose 

 between them; they have filled out a little since Newark, 

 when their positions were reversed; they are sisters of Od- 

 rooski and partake of his type. Gypsey Queen, third, a 

 seven-months-old bitch of beautiful quality, good, straight 

 forelegs, toes should be better arched, nicely shaped body 

 which only needs time to furnish, and excellent quarters 

 and coat. Zlobellis is very narrow in front, bnt straight 

 and body light throughout, good legs, clean head showing 

 lots of quality; Hempstead Olga is faulty in hind legs and 

 size, good front and head, coat and condition not up to the 

 mark. Zmeika looking in excellent condition , good front, 

 body and loin, is a strongly made bitch that, but for her 

 faulty hocks, could best anything in the class. _ Lady Deitz, 

 the winner in puppies and vhc. in open, is a bit short faced 

 and falls away behind too rapidly, great bone, lacking in 

 quality to some extent, nice coat. Suddorka has a sweet, 

 long head and is brimful of quality, but was looking light 

 and loses to the winner in straightness of front and clean- 

 ness of shoulder, beautiful feather on tail and quarters, will 

 probably grow into an extremely handsome animal, her 

 color being black, orange and white. The others are well 

 grown animals, showing lots of coat and bone, but not good 

 in fronts, light in loin, and might have been put down in 

 better and cleaner condition. These belong to the noted 

 financier, Mr. G. J. Gould. The Marlboro Kennels won most 

 of the specials. 



Deerhounds. 



John .Davidson, Judge. 



Competition, as usual, was chiefly confined to the Hillside 

 Kennels, and as usual these were shown in good hard condi- 

 tion. Robber Chieftain had to give way to his half-brother, 

 Hillside Warrior, in challenge dogs. We like him better in 

 head and loin and ribs. Chieftain showed little or nothing 

 of his late accident, and we are glad to see it has not com- 

 pelled his retirement. In the next class Theodora loses in 

 size, head and loin to her kennel mate, Romola, who subse- 

 quently beat all the others for the special. In open dogs, first 

 went to Lochiel, described before, but here shown too heavy 

 and woolly in coat. McGregor and Raven were placed next, 

 as named. McGregor is better in skull slightly, but taking 

 body, loin, bone, legs and length we think Raven excelled all 

 others in the class. ATgyle, vhc, is well known. Bruce of 

 Altwood loses in head and substance, and Rhoderick should 

 have had another letter. In bitches, Hillside Ruth won over 

 Hillside Heather and Hillside Sylvia. According to my idea, 

 the latter wins with something to spare; better head, muzzle 

 especially, stronger body and loin, and more size and sub- 

 stance. There is little between Ruth and Heather; both are 

 well-built bitches and often seen before. Minna, vhc, was 

 out of coat and dips a bit in back, but otherwise a well-built 

 bitch that deserved her position. The others do not approach 

 in form. Mr. Thayer won the kennel prize. 



Greyhounds. 



John Davidson, Judge. 



The entry w r as a large one but with the exception of two 

 sons of Wild Rose there were few, if any new ones, possessing 

 much merit. Several of these were not shown in the best of 

 condition. In challenge dogs five appeared but Balkis.vhe, 

 was not for competition. Gem of the season won well in 

 hand from Imperator, beating him in head, loin and quart- 

 ers especially; Master Rich looking better came next and 

 Pious Pembroke should have had letters; Balkis is keeping 

 tip well. In bitches Spinaway scored again, she might be 

 better in shoulders, more oblique, but she is hard to beat 

 behind that; Wild Rose pressed her close; Bestwood Daisy, 

 reserve, looked as neat as ever. In open dogs Jos. Lewis 

 showed two well put up youngsters, Chester and Spring of 

 the Valley, by Gem of the season out of Wild Rose, good 

 front, ribs and loins, Oldstone, third, is a bit heavy in 

 shoulders, and not let down enough in stifle and a little 

 more rib would improve him, otherwise a well made one. 

 Randy, reserve, I liked better, is a very nicely turned one, 

 was put down in excellent shape; his head is a bit plain and 

 his feet could be better; Dakota had a little warmer compe- 

 tition this time but will bear w r atching in future when he 

 has filled out, being only ten months old yet; Bee's Wing 

 should have better feet and be stronger in jaw; Norway Star 

 was the equal of either and ran Oldstone close. Baritone, 

 he, was shown a bit soft. 



In bitches the peerless Southern Beauty excels Mis3 Dol- 

 lar III. in head, loin and quarters and won handily enough, 

 good as the latter bitch is. Queen in Black, third, shows 

 lots of quality and is a nicely made one, barring a little 

 heaviness in shoulders, a little mora rib would im- 

 prove her— a smart looking bitch. American Daisy, vhc, 

 should be longer in head, faulty stern, good loin and fore- 

 legs, undersized. Cassie, reserve, is light in loin and quar- 

 ters, faulty in ears and head, should have more bone and be 

 better ribbed up. I liked Speedaway, vhc, much better, a 

 strongly made all white bitch, with good legs and feet and 

 excellent loin; her coat is too profuse and woolly. 



Chester and Spring of the Valley won well in puppies. 

 Princess Fullerton we did not see; most of these had gone 

 home before we came to them. A. W. Purbeck easily won 

 the kennel prize. 



Poodles. 



Dr. Cryer, Judge. 



The display In this breed excelled that of former years, but 

 we regret to see the decline of the corded poodle. No new 

 ones are coming out, and the smarter Caniche seems to have 

 usurped the popular favor. They are less trouble, but at 

 the same time some attention should be paid to the curl, 

 many of those shown seemed to have felt the brush, too much 

 and were neither one thing or the other. 



Lion was the only corded challenge dog and he has been 

 often seen before. Challenge Curlies had Milo and Chloe and 

 both looked as well and smart as ever, the dog best in loin 

 and rib, Chloe looking a little, light there. In open corded 

 dogs and bitches, Tell, the winner, at the Pet Dog show, 

 needs some attention prizing to cords, he hasaplain, fat, loin 

 and quarters droops too much. Nanki Poo, second, lacks 

 that sprightly appearance the breed should have aud was too 

 fat. Duke, third, is too long in loin, cords fair. Bismarck 

 vhc, was in poor shape, his cords were short and rusty. 

 Ralph was wrongly entered. 



In open curly black dogs, first went to Rajah, a much im 

 proved dog; he beats Sidi, also from the Meadowmere Ken 

 nels, in length of muzzle, loin and curl,where he is much im- 

 proved, he is a bit coarse and Sidi is a smarter looking dog. 

 Murat, third, should grow to cords, neither one thing or the 

 other, but a nicely made dog. Bob, vhc, is too leggy and 

 coat not curled enough, plain in muzzle and though good 

 behind has not that chic expression and sharp, clean cut 

 head he should have. Sambo, he, is too wooly coated, and 

 Sancho, he, is pinched in muzzle and stern and quarters are 

 faulty, fall away too sharply, coat needs curling and should 

 be crisper. 



In bitches the well-known and smart-looking Dinah scored 

 the necessary win to compete in future challenge classes. 

 She beats Cybele in curl, loin and muzzle, both are smart. 

 Juno, third, is a bit plain in muzzle and light in loin, nice 

 coat. I liked Bess better, though minus her caudal appen 

 dage; she beats the other in muzzle, rib and loin, is a little 

 faulty in stop. Barring her slightly dished facei I thought 

 Victoria the best of the two-lettered one. 



In any other color dogs Poobah again beat Diamant; he is 

 a little clearer in color, but he is not so good before the eye 

 as the latter, both are brown and handsome smart dogs, 

 with good curly coats. Pierrot has a brushed-out coat and 

 is not a clear brown. Gamin de Paris is a white, with 

 brushed-out coat. Ray, vhc. , I did not see. 



In bitches first and second fell to Mr. Hunnewell with 

 Vinette and Bellone; the latter is mixed in color, but is very 

 smart and well-shaped. Yum Yum, third, loses in coat to 

 the winners, and I thought H. H. Dinah a smarter, better- 

 headed one. Jumbo and Jabot, and Juna and Jeanne were 

 the winning puppies, and have been spoken of before; they 

 are improving all the time. Novice winners were Sidi and 

 Ralph, an untrimmed one with a good head. Bellone vhc; 

 were the latter's color better she would press the winner 

 close. Meadowmere Kennels won the kennel prize. From 

 Mr. Trevor's and Mr. Hunnewell's entries the club derived 

 $175 alone. 



Beagles. 



John Davidson, Judge. 



There was a splendid lot of these dogs and they were well 

 judged. The Hornell-Harmony Kennels won. most of the 

 prizes and deservedly, having now a capital sorty lot, 

 both over aud and under the 13-inch level. Many of the 

 winners in the different classes are well known aud but few 

 new ones of merit were brought out. Royal Krueger holding 

 himself well had little trouble in downing Fitzhugh Lee and 

 Doctor, especially in head and body. Lee holds up well, 

 but his head is not short enough and he is loaded in shoulder 

 and neck. Doctor is a good serviceable dog, but has not the 

 quality of the others. In bitches, outside of condition, Elf 

 easily beats Parthenia in head and body and type, but the 

 former being thin and heavy in whelp should have thrown 

 her out; it was either first or nothing. 



In open days Sherry and Roger W. were placed as named, 

 the former shown quite fat enough; both are well known: 

 Joe, third, is longer in the head, but well shaped, not so good 

 in front, and should have more rib; Cry Baby has a nice 

 head if it is a little long, good body if a little more rib, nice 

 running gear; Sir Thomas, reserved, is too much on before 

 the eye and is long cast, a bit wide in front and stern faul- 

 tily set on, good legs. 



In bitches, first went to the Boston winner, Oracle, who 

 beats Daisy Corbet in body, being shorter, but loses in ex- 

 pression and head ; is better in carriage of stern and quite 

 as good in front; all things considered the decision was 

 correct, though Oracle might have been in better condition ; 

 but she has had pups, two very promising ones being shown 

 suft rosa. Lufra, third, looked very well ; she is a bit 

 lengthy ; Coquette, reserve, is wavy in coat, long in face, 

 body not by any means up to the winner's form; Jenny 

 Lind was shown too fat— a long faced, lengthy-bodied bitch ; 

 Flute, he, is a big bitch on the coarse side ; Ullie of Glen- 

 rose is long-faced, and body the same ; this kennel should 

 shorten up its stock, both in heads and body ; they have the 

 bone and substance, but need more type and quality. 



In small dogs the Saratoga winners were reversed, but 

 Razzle should beat Little Wonder, as stated in that report. 

 Young Royal, third, is heavy in shoulders and his fore legs 

 are not straight, is snipy and carries his tail over, good body 

 and type; Clarion of Glenrose is a little wide in front, bit 

 long in muzzle, but skull better shaped, with nicely carried 

 earage, fairly good body, a nicish sort all over; Laddie, vhc, 

 was outclassed here, poor expression, gets his brush up too 

 gaily and is faulty in front. 



The bitch class showed lots of type and quality, the sweet- 

 faced Evangeline winning only in front from Spot R.; both 

 had good legs and body. Cleopatra of Glenrose, reserve, is a 

 good, cobby sort, nice skull, eye and ear; shown a little fat. 

 Cloister, the winning pup, loses in muzzle and is coarse in 

 coat, good boue, and will improve with time. Razzle shows a 

 little more quality but has not the substance of the other. 

 Novice winners have been mentioned, and in the field class 

 Royal Krueger beat Spot R. in forelegs. Hornell-Harmony 

 rightly won the kennel prize and Royal Krueger the special 

 for best, and on a general look over the others we should say 

 Evangeline stood about next in all round merit. 



Wire-Haired Fox-Terriers. 



R. F. Mayhew, Judge. 



Never in the history of the W. K. C. shows has there been 

 such a meritorious display in this breed, and praise is due 

 to Mr. H. W. Smith for his efforts to bring the breed to the 

 front; and that his work waswell appreciated may be judged 

 from the fact that the wires carried all before them, beating 

 the smooths out of their boots. He has a capital sorty ken- 

 nel, Cribbage and Surrey Janet carryiug all before them. 

 The advance the breed has made is no less decisive than 

 meritorious. 



In challenge dogs Oakleigh Bruiser, a bit plain in head 

 himself, beats Suffolk Toby in head, ears and cleanness of 

 shoulders and general outline. Sister Pattern, a terrier all 

 over, excels Suffolk Tassal in length and cleanness of head, 

 carriage of ears and shoulders. 



In open dogs w r e were introduced to Saint Cribbage, whose 

 long, clean punishing head, excellent front and general ter- 

 rier character, easily sufficed to place him well ahead of 

 Compton Vindex, whose light rib, round skull and shorter 

 muzzle were against him; he has a good coat and front. 

 White Topper is a taking sort, a bit coarse, but head well- 

 shaped and long, good legs and body, but very soft coat; 

 otherwise he was well up for second. Brittle, reserve, keeps 

 himself well, and in his day could have made it interesting 

 for any of them; he is a terrier all over, but his mouth is 

 gone. Brittle Beaut, vhc, is faulty in muzzle, a bit leggy, 

 but straight with proper coat. Dark Eye, he, is the best of 

 that lot, good, long, clean head, legs and body fair, big in 

 ear and coat too soft. Cairnsmuir Topper, he, is rather a 

 promising sort, nice head, front and coat. Ebor Larchmont, 

 while showing a good coat and forelegs, with plenty of bone, 

 has grown coarse in shoulders and head. 



In bitches, Sister Janet (late Surrey Janet) scored easily; a 

 little fiat in stop, and that is all the fault one can find; she 

 has lots of terrier character, good legs, body and coat. Jess 

 Frost loses much in length of head and straightness of front; 

 excellent coat and character. Roath Rennie, third, has a 

 coarse, snipy, short head, and is not true in front. Sister 

 Grit, vhc, is better on the leg and head, though small is 

 pretty well shaped; her coat is not wiry enough. Babette, 

 reserve, has a better head than the average, good front, ears 

 faulty, but coat good. Vindex wou in puppies, followed by 

 Mister Great Snap, who has a nice stamp of head, better than 

 the winner's, and is a pretty smart terrier all over. Brittle 

 Bright is promising, round in skull yet, good coat. The bitch 

 winner had gone when we came to the class. Saint Cribbage 

 and Sister Janet furnished ridiculously easy _novice win- 

 ners. 



Old English Sheep Dogs. 



B. F. Mayhew, Judge. 

 The three shown were better than yet seen here, but Herd- 

 man III. clearly surpassed the others in head, expression and 

 coat. Lord Mayor better in head, coat and front than 

 Jason, 



Mastiffs. 



F. T. Underhill, Judge. 



We were disappointed in this display as far as numbers 

 went. The quality, however, was representative of the best 

 we have east of the Alleghanies. As most of the winners 

 are familiar names it is not necessary to give any extended 

 criticism. In challenge dogs Merlin of course had to suc- 

 cumb to Beaufort's Black Prince, who was looking quite 

 himself and with more flesh thau at Saratoga, which does 

 uot improve his short body, Merlin was out of shape. There 

 were no challenge bitches. 



■ In open dogs, as the judge remarked, there were only three 

 in it. First to Ingleside Minting, who is improving all the 

 time, and while not so massive as Beaufort's Black Prince in 



