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the top of the tail where it joins the body, the tail was 
carved out completely, and some of the muscles on either 
side were cut away; two stitches were then put in, some 
antiseptic dressing applied, and the puppy restored to the 
bitch. In a few days the stitches were cut, if the bitch 
had not already removed them. Out of some thirty pup- 
pies treated in this manner, not one single one died, or 
for the matter of that appeared to suffer any inconven- 
ience whatever, and the only dog of the lot that was ever 
examined by a veterinary surgeon was passed by him, 
after a careful examination, as "having been born with- 
out a tail." Mr. Mosely found that he could not get the 
first caudal vertebra out of a dead full-grown dog. I 
know an experienced surgeon is able to do it in the case 
of a live puppy five days old. 
Please do not think for one moment that I am advo- 
cating the gouging, carving, or even docking; far from it, 
as I am desirous of seeing all dogs left as the Creator 
made them, and I have seen an uglier object than an 
undocked schipperke. 
Nobodv expected for one moment that the Kennel Club 
would ever put down docking. There are, I believe, very 
few breeders of Great Danes or bull terriers who are 
members of the club, but there are at least two promi- 
nent breeders of fox terriers on the committee. 
The attitude of the Kennel Club in the matter is a puz- 
zle to those not versed in its ways. An owner of an Irish 
water spaniel pulls a few hairs out of his dog's tail, or a 
Bedlington terrier has a few hairs pulled out of his top- 
knot. In either case the law of the land would take no 
notice, but the Kennel Club inflicts its greatest penalties 
on these two horrible barbarians. Another man muti- 
lates his terrier by cutting off half its tail. Of course it 
does not hurt the terrier in the least, in fact he really 
likes it; but the law of the land says that it shall not be, 
and if they could catch him would fine him for it. The 
Kennel Club pats him on the back and says, " Go on, my 
boy, blow the law, we say you may do it." 
There can be no possible argument in favor of crop- 
ping, docking or rounding. Fox hounds are rounded, 
and if you ask a M. F. H. why, he will say, "to prevent 
their ears getting torn." The same M. F. H. does not 
round the ears of his beagles that he uses to shoot rabbits 
in the thickest gorse. Why? Because it is not fashion- 
able. 
The advocates of cropping, docking, rounding and all 
forms of mutilation have not, as a rule, been under the 
surgeon's knife themselves. The owner of the above- 
mentioned kennel of schipperkes has, with the result 
that he disposed of all his schipperkes but two, and took 
up another breed of dogs that the Kennel Club, in its 
great wisdom, allows to be exhibited as the Creator made 
them.— W. R Temple in Stock-Keeper (England). 
THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW. 
The Philadelphia Kennel Club's show was a noteworthy 
success, especially considering the short notice on which 
it was arranged. It was held in Industrial Hall, begin- 
ning on April 14. The catalogue showed 542 entries, of 
which a few wtre duplicates. The special prize list was 
made up of numerous prizes, and there were many special 
strings attached to many of them. 
The show was nicely conducted. Dr. Alexander Glass, 
Messrs. Geo. H. Thomson, J. H. Winslow, Dr. Darby, 
members of the bench show committee, gave matters 
their personal attention. Mr. F. P. Smith superintended. 
The excessively hot summer weather which prevailed 
during the show caused much discomfort; to the dogs, the 
large ones in particular. The hall has windows only in 
the ends high up, thus the light and ventilation were not 
the best that could be desired. The attendance during the 
day was very light. In the evening the tide of humanity set 
in and the hall was well filled. It is probaOle that the 
show about paid expenses, with perhaps a trifle over. 
The best society people gave it their indorsement, many 
of the ladies as patronesses and many more by visiting it. 
Mr. James Mortimer judged mastiffs, Great Danes, 
bloodhounds, greyhounds, wolfhounds, English foxhounds, 
deerhounds, Boston terriers, fox terriers, dachshunde, 
Chesapeake Bay dogs and miscellaneous. 
Dr. M. H. Cryer judged toy spaniels. 
Mr. Chas. Heath judged pointers. 
Major. J. M. Taylor judged setters, American foxhounds 
and beagles. 
Mr. C. H. Mason judged all other classes. 
The quality of the dogs was noticeably good, taking 
one class with another. 
On the first day of the show, the club gave the judges, 
reporters and exhibitors a bountiful lunch, and were mo3t 
attentive and obliging to all concerned at all times. It 
was remarked that the Philadelphia Kennel Club man- 
agement was not outdone by any in considerate atten- 
tion and kindly courtesy. Besides offering prizes and 
competitions to the fanciers, the management made the 
evpnt pleasant. 
Mastiffs were few in number, six all told, of which four 
were owned by Dr. Lougest. Of these Emperor William 
had no competitor in the challenge class, and the same is 
true of the open class, in which was Bob L. There were 
three dogs in the open bitch class: Vere, first; Nelly Bly 
was second. Third was withheld, as were also the prizjs 
in the local class, which had one entry. 
St. Bernards made a good showing in numbers and 
competition, the Swiss Mountain Kennels and Seaforth 
Kennels being well represented. Roland, Jr., alone 
in the challenge class for rough-coated dogs, was 
shown in open condition. Leeds Barry had an easy 
win over his six competitors in the open class, and 
won the special for best St. Bernard. Sir Hugh, second, 
is not so truly formed as the winner, though catchy 
in his markings. The winners in the open bitch 
class, Countess Madge, Florette and Princess Irma, 
are well known. In smooth coat challenge dogs, 
Melrose King got the decision over Scottish Leader, the 
latter moving poorly. Steward's Barry had no competi- 
tor in open dog class, while in the corresponding bitch 
clasB Belgrade had practically no competitor, second being 
withheld. 
Bloodhounds had but two entries, Simon de Sudbury 
and Lay wood Chorus. 
Great Danes were noticeably lacking in high quality. 
They numbered five. 
Newfoundlands numbered three and were a poor lot, 
First was withheld, second went to Kensington, under- 
sized, poor in coat and type. 
Russian Wolfhounds.— Of the seven shown six were 
owned by H. W. Sharpless, and most of the winners are 
well known. 
Deerhounds were also a poor lot and numbered three. 
- Greyhounds numbered eight, of which Lord Neverstill 
had no competition in the challenge class. The dogs were 
a moderate lot. Davy Garrick, well known, was first. 
Duke of Morningquest and Puck, second and third, were 
fair hounds. There were two in bitches, Southern Belle 
having practically a walkover, the prize being withheld 
from her single competitor. 
American Foxhounds. — Twenty hounds competed for 
the honors. Commodore had no competition in challenge 
class. The fourteen dogs were mixed in quality, some of 
them being very good, some poor. Clay, Steave and 
Pope's Sansom, three good hounds, were first, second and 
third respectively. They are of a type not uncommon in 
Kentucky, but not commonly seen elsewhere. A protest 
was lodged against the winners on the ground that they 
were not American foxhounds, but harriers. The pro- 
test was disallowed. Clay, first, has good legs and feet, 
stands on them truly, has a shapely well-ribbed body, good 
neck and head. Steave ; though a good hound, is not 
equal to the winner in head and feet. All of the class re- 
ceived some sort of commendation, though hardly deserv- 
ing so much. In open bitches, Flirt, an evenly developed 
muscular bitch, symmetrical and sound of build, won 
first. Gipsy was a fair second. Speed, third, a bitch of 
fair quality, was extremely pig- jawed. 
English Foxhounds.— Ot the seven shown six were 
owned by the Pembroke Hunt. Mainstay and Maximus, 
first and second in dogs, two large, well-built hounds, ex- 
cellent in body, good heads and fair symmetry, were 
faulty in knees, both knuckling over perceptibly. Third 
went to Graphic, being a fairly good hound. Friendly 
and Lady Blush, first and second in bitches, were not good 
in knees; while third, Larceny, was plain in head. 
Chesapeake Bay Dogs had three, one in each class. 
Deacon, the challenge class winner, is well known. Echo, 
the winner in the open dog class, and Daisy, in the bitch 
class, were ordinary. 
Pointers were mixed, good and poor. Sir Walter won 
easily over his three heavy-weight competitors. He is 
stoutly built and although he is a good dog, he is lacking 
in the general symmetry of a first-class show dog. Sec- 
ond went to Gamester, the latter carrying lumber. Third 
was withheld. Bitches, 501bs. and over, were ordinary 
and were three in number. Alice Leslie, first, is shallow 
in chest, throaty, slack in body and lacking in symmetry. 
Bell Westlake, second, is better than Alice in many 
points. She is good in body and quarters, head passably 
good ; a fairly good bitch. Open dogs, light weights, num- 
bered seven. Prince's Boy, first, is stilty, light in bone of 
arm and lower thigh, is cut up in the flanks as is a grey- 
hound, is deficient in short ribs, and is nearer a greyhound 
type than that of a pointer. He was too finely drawn. 
He won the special for best pointer. Though catchy to 
the .eye, be will not bear close examination, as will Sir 
Walter. Rap Ightfield, second, plain in head, is good in 
bone, body and feet. In bitches, under 501bs., Brighton 
Flossy won first. She is fiat in ribs and narrow in muzzle, 
yet is a good-looking bitch. Gamester took first in the 
local class. W. Gould Brokaw won the kennel prize. 
English Setters were in good numbers and quality. 
Sheldon and The Earl were the challenge entries, dogs, 
the former winning. Maid Marian had no competition in 
the corresponding bitch class. Eighteen faced the judge 
in the open dog class. Rodfield, first, stands badly on 
his forelegs, a fault which seems to grow greater with 
time. He stands with his elbows in and his feet turned 
out. He is light in muzzle and carries his tail with an 
upward swirl. His carriage is poor. There were about 
three dogs in very close competition for second, Cincin- 
natus Pride, Montell and Mecca. Cincinnatus Pride has 
much setter character and carries himself well — much 
better than Rodfield, whose best points are good back, 
shoulders, body and quarters. Montell, third, is straight 
in shoulders and stifles. Freelance, reserve, and first in 
local class, gives way to Mecca, vhc, in legs and muscu- 
lar development. Freelance is also light in muzzle, 
straight in stifle and shoulder, and light bone. Rodfield 
won the special for best setter, though he, in our opinion, 
was far from being equal to Queen Vic. In the competi- 
tion for best setter or pointer ne competed with Prince's 
Boy, the latter winning. In body, back and quarters, 
the setter was the better. Both were faulty in legs, the 
pointer being stilty and light in bone, the setter not hav- 
ing straight front legs nor standing straight in front. 
The pointer was the better in head and tail, and each was 
some way from being a first-class specimen. Black Rock, 
ho. , was full of character, but out of condition . In bitches, 
first went to Countess, plain head, good body, thin in 
flesh; closely pressed by Prima Donna. Ann of Abbots- 
ford, third, in turn was closely pressed by Kyd Monarch, 
the latter a symmetrical bitch, whose peculiar manner of 
walking at times probably set her back. Breeze Nellie, 
vhc, is a good ell-round bitch, and Gilhooly is a good 
puppy. 
Irish Setters were good in quality and nearly all the 
winners are wed known. Kildare won over Bob, Jr., in 
the challenge class for dogs, and Queen Vic won over 
Noma in bitches. Chief Red Cloud, a good setter, took 
first in an easy class, second going to Kildare Malt, the 
latter a bit coarse and flat in ribs; third being withheld. 
The open bitch class was a good one. Lady Finglas was 
the winner, beating Pride's Beauty, second, and Duchess, 
third; Kildare Hope, reserve, crowding the second and 
third places very close, and winning first in the local 
class. Oak Grove Kennels took the kennel prize. 
| ^Gordon Setters were light in entry, and are nearly 
all well-known dogs. Leo B, and HighJand Yola had no 
competitors in the challenge dog and bitch classes, and 
there were but three in the open dog class. Wang Ivan- 
hoe, first, is cowhocked, but was shown in good coat and 
condition; Gip was second and Highland Boy third. In 
bitches Santa Marie is faulty in head, and Princess Bon- 
nie, second, has the same fault. The only puppy was 
a coarse specimen. Dr. S. G. Dixon took the kennel 
special. 
Spaniels had a good entry, though most of the win- 
ners are already known to fame. While there was a 
good number, there were but few classes in which there 
was hard competition, the entries being divided up 
among numerous classes. The real surprise of the com- 
petition was Belle, a white, black and tan, winning the 
specials, bealing the New York winners for them. She 
is a very handsome bitch, typical in head, straight 
leg> good bone, first-rate coat and a first rater in every 
way. The Mepal Kennels won the kennel prize. 
Collies were in good force and quality. Golddust was 
looking at his best, winning the specials fro m champion 
Christopher and Charlie. In his own class he won easily. 
In the puppy class Hempstead Recruit was the winner. 
He is a dog of good size, was in good coat, has good bone; 
plain in head. Mr. H Jarrett won the kennel prize. 
Poodles were an excellent lot. Champion Chloe was 
shown heavy in whelp, which pulled her out of shape 
somewhat. When shown in her old form she will be the 
same formidable competitor again. 
Bull Dogs were a good entry. The classes were divided 
by weight, over 45lbs. and under 45lbs. for dogs, the 
bitches being divided in the same manner on a 401b. limit. 
L' Ambassador, first, is quite a good dog, better in face 
than Capt. Kidd, though the latter is more catchy in 
color. 
Boston Terriers were fair in number and quality. 
Beagles were quite a fair lot. The challenge winners 
are all well known. There were six in the open dog class 
over 13in. First went to Trump It, a long cast, slack-built 
dog, not good in beagle character. Second went to Roger 
W., a fairly good beagle. Third went to Truman, a dog 
of excellent beagle character, better than the winner in 
body, legs, feet, brush and character. He has a slight 
heaviness of skull. Tyrant, reserve, and Farrier, vbc, 
are also good beagles. In bitches, over 13in. , Popsey and 
Rose of Hornell were fair. In dogs, under 13in., Little 
Wonder, first, has an excellent head, but is light behind. 
Brownie, second, is better in body than the winner, 
though not equal in head properties. In bitches, two 
good ones were shown: Velvet, first, and Dazzle, second, 
the latter more symmetrical and of higher beagle charac- 
ter than the winner. Third went to Jf rincess Brownie. 
Fox Terriers were quite a good lot and were in fair 
numbers. Mere Sepoy, a good puppy standing on good 
legs and feet, a corky little fellow, won first in the puppy 
classy smooth or wire-haired. B. S. Horn took the kennel 
prize. 
Irish Terrier winners are all well known. 
Yorkshire Terriers were the best shown in a long 
time. 
Toy Terriers, — In the five shown Capt. Jinks won 
easily. 
Pugs were but eight in number, though of good quality 
as a whole. 
Italian Greyhounds were ordinary. 
LIST OF AWARDS. 
MASTIFFS.— Challenge— 1st, Dr. C. A. Lougest's Emperor William- 
—Open— Dog.*: lat, Dr. C. A. Lougest's Rob L. Bitches: 1st and 2d, 
Dr. C. A. Lougest's Vere and Neliie Bly; 3d, withheld. 
ST. BERNARDS —Challenge— Rough-Coated— Dogs: 1st, Hellgate 
Kennels' Roland, Jr., aad Swiss Mountain Kennels' Leeds Barry; 2d, 
Seaforth Kennels' Sir Hugh; 3d, J. O. Haywood's Crown Prince. R., 
C. L. Armour's Rover. Bitches: 1st and 3d, Hellgate Kennels' Count- 
ess Madge and Princess Irma; 2d, Swiss Mountain Kennels' Florette. 
R., F. Martie's Baddie.— Smooth-Coated— Dogs: 1st, Seaforth Kennels' 
Melrose King. R., Swiss Mountain Kennels' Scottish Leader.— Open— 
Dogs: 1st, F. A. Steward's Steward's Barry. Bitches: 1st, Hellgate 
Kennels' Belgrade; 2d, withheld.— Smooth and Rodgh— Puppies: 1st 
and 2d, Hellgate Kennel" 1 Oereberus II. and Hellgate Olga. R. , Mrs. 
T. J. Dewpes's Defender II.— Local Class— 1st, Swiss Mountain Ken- 
nels' Leeds Barry; 2d, J. C. Hayward's Crown Prince. R, J. B. 
Didenger's Nero. 
ENGLISH BLOODHOUNDS.— 1st, Dr. C. A. Lougest's Simon de 
Sudbury; 2d, S. B. Christy's Laywood Chorus. 
GREAT DANES. — Dogs: 1st, 0. E. Ward's Marcus Antonius; 2d, E- 
Knieriene's Major McKinley II.; 3d, H. L. Robinson's Beau Brummell. 
Bitches: 1st, E. Reutemann's Diana; 2d, D. Walsh's Donna. 
NEWFOUNDLANDS.— 1st, withheld; 2d, Penn Square Kennels' Ken- 
sington. R, , A. Kirby'a Ben. 
RUSSIAN WOLFHOUNDS. — Challenge — 1st, 2d and R., H. W. 
Sbarpless's Ataman IV., Argoas and Princess Irma — Open — Dogs: 1st, 
G. M. Keasbey's Optimist; 2d, H. W. Sharpless's AdroosKi. Bitches: 
1st and 2d, H. W. Sharpless's Armeda and viatka. 
DEERHOUNDS. — Dogs: 1st, withheld; 2d, Dr. C. B. Penrose's 
Dutch Bitches: 1st, W. D. Griscom*s Norma; 2d, Penn Square Ken- 
nels' Bonnie Scotland. 
GREYHOUNDS.— Challenge— 1st, Woodhaven Kennels' Lord 
Neverstill.— Open— Dags: It*, M. Barrymore's Davy Garrick; 2d, S. 
D. Barr, M. D.'s, Duke of Morningquest; 3d, Mrs. W. W. Green's Puck. 
Bitches: 1st, Toon & Thomas's Southern Belle; 2d, withheld. 
AMERICAN FOXHOUNDS.— Challenge— Dogs: 1st, B. F. Lewis, 
Jr.'s, Commodore.— Open— Dogs: 1st, 2d, 3d and R , N. Q Pope's Clay 
Steave, Pope's Sansom and Pope's Strive. Bitches: lat, N. Q. Pope's 
Flirt; 2d and 3d. Lima Hunt's Gipsy and Speed. 
ENGLISH FOXHOUNDS.— Dogs: 1st, 2d, and 3d, Pembroke Hunt's 
Mainstay, Maximus and Graphic. Bitches: 1st, B. F. Lewis, Jr.'s, 
Friendly; 2d and 3d, Pembroke Hunt's Larceny and Lady Blush. 
CHESAPEAKE BAY DOGS.— Challenge —Dogs: 1st, Oak Grove 
Kennels' Deacon.— Open— Dogs: 1st, Com. G. C. Reiter's Echo. Bitches: 
1st, Oak Grove Kennels' Daisy. 
POINTERS — Open— Dogs (551bs. and over): 1st, W. Gould Brokaw'a 
Sir Walter; 2d, Frank H Fleer's Gamester; 3d, withheld. Bitches 
(501bs. and over): 1st, E M. Beale's Alice LeBlie; 2d, T. B. Bell's 
Westlake; 3d, R E. Westlake's Gyp Winslow.— Dogs (under 551bs ): 
1st, W. G. Brokaw's Prince's Boy; 2d, D W. PEautz'a Rap Ightfleld; 
3d, withheld.— Bitches (under 501bs.): 1st, Mrs R. K. Armstrong's 
Brighton Flossy; 2d, W. G- Brokaw's Fanny Davenport; 3d, Tallman 
& Davenport's Princess Trilby; R. C. Ptielps, Jr.'s, Eldred Polly. Pup- 
pies: 1st, Tallmaa & Davenport's Princes* Trilby; 2d, R. E West- 
lake's Startle — Local— 1st, F. H. Fleer's Gamester; 2d, G. T. New- 
hall's Chester. 
ENGLI8H SETTERS.— Challenge— Dogs: 1st, Warwick Kennels' 
Sheldon; R , Victoria KenneU' The Earl. Bitches: 1st, J. Brett's 
Maid Marian.— Open— Dogs: 1st, P.T. Madison's Rodfield; 2d, E. A. Bur- 
dett's Cincinnatus Pride; 3d, H. L Keyes'a Montell; R , F. G Taylor's 
Free Lance —Bitches: 1st, Oak Grove Kennels' Countess; 2d, E. J. 
Myers's Prima Djnna; 3d, E. A. Burdett's Anne of Ar-botsford; R., A. 
G. Soistmann's Kyd Monarch. Puppies: 1st, 0. J. Gayler's Giihooley; 
2d, B Machemer's Dan Laverack; R., B. Machemer'a Lissle.— Local - 
1st, F. G. Taylor's Free Lance; 2d, J. McShane's Mench'8 Duke. 
IRISH SETTERS — Challenge— Dogs: 1st, Oak Grove Kennels' ch. 
Kildare; 2d, Mia* 8. A BarUesou'a Boo, Jr.— Bitches: 1st and R., Oak 
Grove Kennels' Queen Vic and Norna.— Open— Dogs: lat, Claremont 
K' nnels' Chief Red Cloud; 2d, Mrs. W. Sutton, Jr.'s, Kildare; 3d, 
withheld.— Bitches: Mrs. A. Von Cotzhausen'a Lady Finglas; 2d, 
Claremont Kennel*' Pride's Beauty; 3d, Oak Grove Kennels' Duchess; 
R., R. N. Crissy's Kildare Hope.— Local -1st, R. N. Crissy's Kildare 
Hope; 2d, W. Wilkerson's Maybe Wmlem; R., C. G. Alexander's 
Bang. 
GORDON SETTERS— Challenge -Dogs: 1st, Dr. S. G. Dixon's 
Leo B. Bitches: 1st, Highland Kennels' Yola.— Open— Dogs: 1st, O. 
Schafer's Wang Ivanhoe; 2d, B. W. Andrews's Gip; 3d, Highland 
Kennels' Highland Boy. Bitchex: 1st and 2d, Dr. S. G. Dixon's Santa 
Marie and Princess Bonnie. Puppies: 1st, W. B. Wright's Speed 
Item. — Local— lat, P. Mealey's Ned Mayer. 
IRISH WATER SPANIELS — 1st, Dr. J. T. Kent's Belva. 
CLUMBER SPANIELS.— 1st and 2d, G. R Preston, Jr.'s, Major Gil- 
feather and Susie. 
SPANIELS.- All Breeds, over 28lbs.— Challenge— Dogs: 1st, R. P. 
Keasbey's Coleshill Rurus. Bitches: 1st, R. P. Keasbey's The Shrew. 
—Field Spaniels, Black, over 28lbs.— Open— Dogs: 1st, G. R Pres- 
ton, Jr 's, Royd Monarcn; 2d, M. A. Titi's Toby; 3d, R. P. Keasbey's 
Black Night. Bitches: 1st, W. A. McClellan's Princess Alice; 2d and 
3d, M. A, Viti'BSIauder and ulossip.— Ans other Color, over 28lbs.— 
1st, R. P. Keasbey's Albion Light Bells. 
C .CKER SPANIELS.— Black or Liybe, not over 28les.— Chal- 
lenge —Dogs: 1st, Swiss Mountain Kennels Middy. Bitches: 1st and 
R., Mepal Kennels' Baby Ruth and Woodland Princess.— Any other 
Color— Challesqe— 1st, Swiss Mountain Kennels' Red Doc; 2d, Broofc- 
side Kennels' Bambo. R , Ethelred Kennels' Hamilton Jack. — Black, 
not over 28lbs — Open— Dogs: lat, Swiss Mountain Kennels' Brother; 
2d, Mepal Kennels' Commodore; 3d, Pomona Kennels' Adam. Bitches: 
1st, Swibb Mountain Kennels' Gabrielle; 2d, R. Brooks's Trilby II. ; 3d 
