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came out next for inspection, though at the time she was by no 
means herself. For the past year she had beeu, in the language 
of the kennel, a "bad doer," and had fallen awav in conse- 
queuce. Her pretty head, however, always commanded 
attention, the evenly marked black and tan blendiug with 
the oadger tint being a rare charm. At home and 
among friends Ryedale Pattern showed herself off 
to perfection, but in the ring was not apt to make the most of 
the opportunity, and therefore required expert handling. 
Pattern was whelped Aug. 9, 1887, and was by Ryedale Tip out 
of Beacon Beauty, and although a true wire in every expression 
and attribute, a good deal of smooth blood ran through her 
veins. She was bred by G. VV. Corner, England. Her first win 
was at York, in 1888, in 1SS9 she scored at Olvmpia Show. York 
and Birmingham; in 1890 firsts at the Kennel Club Show'. Darl- 
ington, Leicester and Leeds, were among her honors; in 1891 she 
took- winning brackets at the Midland P. T. C. Show, Glouces- 
ter, Maiden, Barnet, etc.; 1892, Harlow; 1893, at Graft's she 
won two firsts, and then was imported by Mr. H. W. Smith, of 
Worcester. At New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washing- 
ton, Bofton and the Rhode Island Fair Shows of 1893 she easily 
downed the best of our wires, and by this tune was a cbara- 
piou. In 1894 firsts at New York, Boston and Specialty Show 
in May, added to her fine record, and since our visit, greatly 
improved in form, she won her last ribbon at the Terrier Show. 
Pattern was imported in whelp to Cribbage and that' this mat- 
ing threw some game stock is proved by the following occur- 
rence. One of her pups, born in this country, having had his 
If g broken by being stepped on by a cow," was given to a 
farmer. At eight months old he would tackle any woodchuck 
on the farm, and at a year old;' would either kill the chuck in 
the hole or draw him out, Last' Julv the farmer's foxhound, 
HiLu HLxtST XENNELS POODLE VIVETTE. 
ran what was supposed to be a fox, into a ledge. The terrier 
was brought out and put in the ledge. There was . a rumpus 
directly, an 1 the fight continuing for two and a half hours, the 
noise issuing fi'om the scene of combat convinced the bystand- 
ers that a coon was laid up. Opening out the crevice with crow- 
bars n,nd picks, the body of the terrier was exposed to view, ly- 
ing* apparently lifeless; but in a moment he was up and at the 
varmio again. Finally both coon and dog were viewed but 
could not b* reached. They woidd fight for a few minutes then 
rest for breath, then at it again. By the aid of a wire the ter- 
rier was dra^ n out, but not until he had fast hold of the coon 
and both came out together. The coon was played out, and as 
soon as the terrier was l-dossed he nipped him in the back and 
it was all over. The coon weighed seventeen pounds and the 
terrier fifteen pounds. The hitter's scars will al ways bear wit- 
ness to the gameness he uerivgd from his breeding. Ryedale 
Pattern died Jan. 29, from internal hemorrhage and her death 
is a severe loss to the kennel. 
The next to demand attention was Petition, imported by Mr. 
Hunnewell Aug., 1893, after winning at Croft's and Oxford 
Shows. She was whelped March, 1889, and is by Ebor Nick 
out of Heldgate Belle, running back to good wire blood on both 
sides. In color she is white with black ear. She is wnat is 
termed a nice stamp of bitch, though she shows too much coat, 
and should be shorter and firmer in back. At the Rnocle Island 
Show in 1894 she took third in open cla=s. When we saw her 
she was in wholp to Ch. Oakloigh Bruiser, and he should cer- 
tainly correct her faults in the offspring. Like Henry Ward 
Beecher's dog, Petition has one absorbing idea and this is to 
watch the drain hole in the kennel pond, which she stands guard 
over for hours if allowed to, and Micawber-like, waits for 
something to turn up. 
Brunette had also been released. She is one of the younger 
matrons, being now about eighteen months old, and is by Oak- 
leigh Bruiser. She was not yet furnished up, but is a promising 
sort. She won last year at Boston third iu open, novice and 
puppy classes, and first pupj>y and second to Bushey Bramble 
in open classes at the Rhode Island Fair Show, and the Terrier 
show. Her coat is her strong point, being of the texture of a, 
besom. 
Then the old warhorse, Brittle, came jumping out as frisky as 
a two year old. Brittle's career is so well known it is not nec- 
essary to go into extended particulars. 
He was whelped Aug. 23, 18S4, and is by Brick out of Vamp, 
and runs back to a lot of patrician smooth and wire strains. In 
England he won many prizes, neiug exhibited when the quality 
of the wires was at its zenith. He has beaten all the cracks, 
Carlisle Tack, Jack's Yarn, Tees Nap, Briggs Bruiser, Car- 
lisle Tick, etc. Brittle was one of the six wires selected to com- 
pete against six smooths at the York Terrier Show iu 1888, and 
the wares won. His head is considered almost perfection, and 
his general contour, style and expression cannot be excelled. 
Naturally he has lost his mouth and he has gone wide in front, 
but he is a grand terrier yet, and game as they make them. 
Only last year he held on to a coon that dragged him a hundred 
yards. He is particularly suited to smooth bitches and has 
sired several cracks in England, notably The Reclaimed and in 
America he is responisble for those friendly rivals, Brittle 
Beaut and Mister Great Snap among many others. He was 
owned by Mr. R. F Mayhew for several years and was brought 
over by him in 1892, then sold to Mr. H. W. Smith, who in turn 
sold him to his present owner, who no doubt will keep him to 
the end. 
In quick succession we were introduced to a lot of youngsters, 
who are sure to make their names known iu future prize lists. 
One was Hill Hurst Trick, by Cribbage, out of Petition, who 
boasts a capital long head. Later he won in the puppy class at 
the Terrier Show. H. H. Snowfiake, a low set one, that had a 
walkover in the puppy class at the Terrier Show; II. H. Blos- 
som, by Daylesford Broom, out of Pinkey, a smooth from the 
Rutherford Kennel. She took third in open bitches at the Tbr- 
rier Show, and first in novices. 
Pinkey, just spoken of, is a fat, motherly sort of no account 
show bitch, but she can produce winners. 
Then there was the smooth Diana and several promising pups, 
in the inclosed puppy runs. Tagging round our heels was Briar, 
a big, coarse ,sort, but a family pet, and sire of a capital pup 
HILL HURST KENNELS' FOX-TERRIER CRIBBAGE. 
outjof a bitch so bad that sudden death was her portion. Talk 
about the science of breeding! it cannot hold a candle to chance. 
t A glance at Flipperty Gibbert, imported, one that her owner 
is not at all proud of, for she is one of those '*pigs in a poke," 
that do not always come up to expectations. She was bred by 
W. O. Greenside, England, and is by Lord Edward out of 
Camellia and certainly is well enough bred to throw T something 
good if mated right. She had a nice litter of five, three weeks 
old, by Oakleigh Bruiser. Her redeeming feature is her game- 
ness. H. H. Vamp, aYlaughter of hers, by Brittle, is a very 
pretty yearling, that would make a good* coniDanion for some 
one. 
Passing through the main kennel we came to the outside ken- 
nels described above, where most of the poodles are housed. 
Here in the first compartment was Oakleigh Fh'rt, a deerhound 
from Mr. Thayer's kennels. In the next compartment were two 
English setters from the Bayard-Avent kennels. These are 
handsome dogs and good fielders. They are owned by a friend 
of Mr. Humiewell's. A pretty sort is Rose (Brittle-Petition), 
whom we found in the next kennel, with her sister Hill Hurst 
Pansy, sold to Mr. Belt. She was on a visit to Cribbage. 
Returning to the open yard the crack brown poodle, Poobah, 
came up for inspection. This stylish dog is known to most 
showgoers, and was one of the first lot of browns imported by 
his owner from the Parisian kennels of M. Conlon in 1892. He 
is by Punch, out of Posey. Punch has won several prizes at 
French shows, and Poobah himself, won third at the Paris show 
of 1890. Wben first shown he had to run against his kennel 
mate, Diamand and was second to the latter at several of the 
best shows in 1893. In 1894 he took first at Saratoga, New York 
and Boston. Poobah has shown himself a great stock getter, 
some of his youngsters coming on, give great promise and are 
especially rich in color. Then we turned to Diamand, who was 
frisking around in great shape. His merits have been repeat- 
edly described in these columns. He is also a French bred one 
' and is by Bizon, who won first at Paris, 1S92, out of Negress 
new shown. Diamand's winnings include firsts at R. I. S. F., 
Newark and R, I. P. A., in 1893, and second to Poobah at 
Saratoga and New York, and first Philadelphia, 1894. 
Ther e is little to choose between these two good ones. Next 
came Vivette, by Cartouc he-Bella, and whose sire was also a 
Paris winner, taking third in 1892. She has a rich color with 
tight curl, and is a very sprightly dame, but was then heavy in 
whelp to Poobah. She has an unbroken record of wins at R. 
I. P. A. Show, in 1893, Saratoga, New York, and Boston, as 
well as two specials in 1894. The bobtailed Bellone came pranc- 
ing up. She has turned in color. Many of these browns after 
having puppies, get mixed in color, and this, while I think it 
adds to their appearance, tells against them on the bench. She 
is not so tight in curl as Vivette and has bad to run second to 
her at Saratoga, New York and Boston in 1894. She is a capi- 
tal mother, however, and therefore valuable to her race Others 
I was introduced to were: Hill Hurst Ida, another that in color 
runs to a roan. She is counted the best brood bitch in the ken- 
nel, and was in whelp to Poobah. Last year she had two litters 
of eighteen and all were sold but two, at 150 each. 
~:Hill Hurst Posey is the puppy winner at Saratoga last year 
and was second to her kennel mate, Dinah, at Boston. 
Hill Hurst Nap is another youngster that commands atten- 
tion. He is by Poobah out of H. H. Ida, and thus brother to 
Posey. He was reserve in puppy class at Boston. H. H. Dinah 
is considered the best puppy; she won in puppies at Boston, 1894, 
and was third to the older bitches in the open class. Her color 
is getting a little mixed even now, but she carries a capital crisp 
curl. She was in whelp to Diamand. Then a litter of seven 
July pups by Poobah-Bellone, were turned out, and the fuzzy 
little beggars were up to all sorts of fun. Two more youngsters 
several neat "tits" were being well looked after. Then to the 
house and luncheon, and another long look at that beautiful 
view across^the ^ake to Wellesley College. Jumping into the 
carriage we'.W' re whirled 'away to the station, bearing away 
pleasant memories of a pleasant day, spent among surroundings 
where the veriest misanthrope could find some happy moments. 
H. W. L. 
If a thing is worth doing at all it is worth doing well, and this 
was evidently Mr. H. H. Hunnewell, Jr.'s, sentiment when he 
determined to give rein to his fancy and indulge in a kennel of 
high class dogs A brown poodle, brought from Paris, proved 
the cornerstone of what is now one of our most prominent 
kennels. 
-tsrown poodles, a cuople of years ago, were rarities in this 
country, and those Mr. Hunnewell imported were the first seen 
on our show benches. But there is a certain touch of the draw- 
ing-room about poodles. To a man of Mr. Hunnewell's activity 
and love of out-door sport, something more was required, and 
becoming imbued with a love for wire hair fox terriers he im- 
ported a few of these game terriers and the nucleus of the Hill 
Hurst Kennels was duly formed. There was a field in that 
breed for this gentleman's energy and wealth, and how wisely 
he has chosen is already seen by the prominence of the kennel 
in the prize lists of late shows. ' With this slight introduction, 
we will pass on to the story of a very pleasant day spent at one 
of the most charming of New England homes. 
HILL HURST KENNELS' FOX-TERRIER BRTTTLE. 
born in May, by Diamand ex Ida, claimed our attention, rich 
in color, these pups looked charming on the green grass. One of 
them was sold to Mr. 0. Ames, sscond. 
"Do you find any sale for these brown poodles?" I asked Mr. 
Hunnewell. 
"Oh, yes! I cannot breed enough of them. I have never 
pushed their sale, but have disposed of about SI, 000 worth dur- 
ing the year " And Mr. Hunnewell has some satisfaction in 
knowing that those who purchased these pups all claim their's 
are the best, for he was frequently told at New York and Bos- 
ton shows that those they had purchased could beat any on the 
benches. Before leaving the poodles, a word of praise must be 
given to Patrick Grady, the kennel manager, who alwavs shows 
his poodles in such capital condition, every curl in its place and 
none longer than the other. 
Time was pressing and we strolled over to the stables, where 
When we heard that Mr. James Taylor was to judge at New 
York and to set at rest the confusion that seemed to exist in the 
minds of exhibitors in America over the two Taylors in the 
English fancy, the one hailing from Manchester and London 
and the other from "Owdham," we wrote to the Stock-Keeper 
for a photograph of the English judge, and for biographical 
particulars. The astute editor of that up to-date journal had a 
similar train of thought, and being on the ground, he was able 
to carry out the intention aud this week our readers are favored 
with a capital portrait of Mr. Taylor and particulars of his 
canine career. Mr. Taylor's father was a naturalist, and at 
HILL HURST KENNELL' POODLE DIAMOND. 
the early age of five, his playmates were dogs, so he is not "a 
five minutes fancier, cackling over immature opinions that 
have not had time to hatch." Mr. Taylor's first visit to a dog 
show was m 1866, and bulldogs were his first fancy. In 1868 
he bought a bitch puppy, for $74, and naming her Maggie Lan- 
der, he won in the following year, second prize at Birmingham. 
When Maggie died she had attained the rank of champion. 
This was a purchase that certainly promised well for his 
future sound judgment. Talma, the seventy-eight pound dog, 
whose name appears in the pedigree of Monkey Brand, was 
also owned by Mr. Taylor, and sold by him to a Mr. Joplin, 
who won with him at the Alexander Palace Show. Another of 
his bulls was Heathen, the sire of Monkey Brand. During his 
career he has bred and owned a number of canine celebrities. 
He first donned the ermine in 1872, and four years later judged 
at Birmingham, an engagement which he kept for ten years in 
succession. Business ties prevented him from accepting more 
judging appointments, until about four years ago. Since then 
invitations have poured upon him, and last year he beat the 
record as an all round judge, with sixty-four appointments! 
An interesting event occurred in his career at Birmingham in 
1880, when he was asked to act as referee between Messrs. 
Redmond and Southwell, who were unable to agree over the 
merits of the fox terriers Brockenhurst Joe and Brockenhurst 
Rally, the latter gaining his fiat. For some years he owned a 
prominent kennel of greyhounds and his connection with York- 
shu*e terriers dates from 1865. As a pigeon fancier he has also 
shown good judgment. This is his third year as the Stock- 
Keeper's reporter-in-chief, and he has the reputation of being 
both able and impartial, which he must be to occupy such an 
important position. Moreover, he is the only show reporter 
that does not exhibit on the other side, and this is very much in 
his favor, for obvious reasons. It will be seen, therefore, from 
the foregoing, that Mr, Taylor comes with a reputation that 
should ensure him the good will even of those who, in the 
course of his judicial duties, he will probably disappoint, and, 
as he comes to us representing up-to-date fashions in dogs, his 
decisions should go far to help our breeders along the narrow 
path that leads to dog show honors. 
"Love is a plant that grows best when well tended, and there 
is no limit to the exuberance of its growth. Give your children 
pets and flowers," says Dr. Gordon Stables, "and you bring 
them into unison with nature ana nearer to God, if you but 
show them how to tend and treat them And the exercise of 
loving care for the lower animals will enlarge the heart and 
affections, so that regard for their fellow beings, who may be in 
poverty or sorrow, will find plenty of space therein. A child 
who never has a living pet as a companion, is very likely to 
grow up into a selfish, discontented grump, or a canting hypo- 
crite. The doctrine that everything was made for man's use, 
is accountable for one-half the cruelty to dumb beasts we see 
around us every day of our lives." 
The W. K- C- Show. 
The W. K. C. Show opened this morning, Tuesday, with 1,406 
dogs benched. The quality in several breeds is better than last 
year, notably in some St. Bernard classes, greyhounds, wolf- 
hounds, setters, and different terrier breeds, especially bull ter- 
riers. A number of the well-known exhibitors were present. 
The benching is well arranged, most of it being on the main 
floor, but less space is left the aisles. Everything seems to be 
moving with the customary smoothness under Mr. Mortimer's 
watchful eye. As we go to press within an hour of the com- 
mencement of judging, more cannot be said, but a full report 
will appear next week. The man who says "What do you 
think of that?" is out in abundance already. 
