September, 1910 
HOUSE AND GARDEN 
135 
The English Bloodhound. 
/'Y NE reads every day the enthusiastic 
^ tribute of some writer on dogs to 
his favorite breed. I have read so many 
of these recently that I feel impelled to 
put in a good word for the English 
bloodhound. 
Unlike most other breeds, there is a 
peculiar and dignified grandeur and in¬ 
tensely wise serenity in the expression of 
the aristocratic bloodhounds. Elis family 
tree is so large that its roots are lost 
back in the dim vista of Roman history. 
For although the ordinary genealogist is 
content to derive the bloodhound from 
the St. Hubert strain — a breed from St. 
Hubert’s Abbey in Ardennes, imported by 
St. Hubert himself from the south of 
Gaul in the sixth centui-y — there are yet 
earlier traces of the breed. In the writing 
of Gratius, who wrote before the Chris¬ 
tian era, and Strabo, a later historian, 
both of whom mentioned the importation 
of Sleuth hounds of rare excellence from 
Britain into Gaul. Upon these ancient 
records it seems but modern news to men¬ 
tion that the bloodhound was re-intro¬ 
duced into Britain by that great sports¬ 
man, William the Conqueror. The first 
English bloodhounds in America were 
those sent over from England by Mr. Ed¬ 
win Brough in 1888, when they appeared 
in the New York Dog Show. 
The typical bloodhound has a long, 
lean skull and prominent “peak >” Eng, 
narrow fore-face; low-set, soft, pendulous 
and folding ears; narrow, deep muzzle 
and enormous dewlap, and deep sunken, 
small, lozenge-shape eyes, beneath layer 
upon layer of loosely overhanging skin, 
commonly called “wrinkles.” 
Purely bred pups cost from $50 to $100. 
M. H. M. 
Collecting Old Clocks 
by Katharine Newbold Birdsall 
r PHE collecting of old clocks while by 
no means a simple pastime, is one 
which may be indulged in without the 
great uncertainty that characterizes the 
collecting of such antiques as pewter, 
Sheffield plate, old china, etc. 
The long-case eight-day, or “grand¬ 
father's” clock as we know it to-day, 
came into favor about 1650. 
The oldest of the grandfather’s clocks 
were very narrow at the waist, as they 
needed only sufficient room for the 
weights to rise and fall. But to admit 
of a swinging pendulum in a narrow case, 
the clockmakers formed hollow wings at 
each side to gain the needed space. In 
these early clocks only the hour hand was 
used, the minute hand not being gener¬ 
ally made till the end of the eighteenth 
century. The value of grandfather's 
clocks varies from $75 to several thous¬ 
ands, depending upon the age, the maker, 
and the workmanship. 
The “dwarf grandfather” or “baby 
grandfather” clock is a production of Co- 
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KENNEL DEPARTMENT 
The purpose of this department is to give advice to those inter¬ 
ested in dogs. All inquiries will receive careful attention. A.I- 
dress “Kennel Department” and enclose a self-addressed en¬ 
velope. 
COONHOUNDS 
CARTERET KENNELS 
The Southern Farm Coonhound Kennels, Selmer, Tenn., 
have a few tine coon hounds for sale on trial. New 
book, “Coonhunting and Coonhounds, ’ ’ greatest 
on the subject ever published, together with our 
complete catalogue, illustrated, 64 pages, will be 
sent for 50 cents. 
TAON'Tbuy a Collie until you in- 
vestigate our Kennels and 
Prices ! ! 
High Standard Pet Collie Puppies ! ! 
Some Worthy of Winning a Cham¬ 
pionship ! ! Should become some of 
the High Class Breeding Stock of the 
World!! State Plainly Your Wants!! 
HALL’S COLLIE KENNELS, RegA.K.C. 
2457 North Penn. Ave. 
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 
TOY WHITE FRENCH POODLES, young 
and grown stock. Pedigreed. Prices reason¬ 
able. Also Toy Spitz Pomeranian pups. 
Write your wants. 
MRS. G. C. ROHDE, 
Ann Arbor, Mich. 
Property of Mrs. A. Ronalds Conkling 
Have For Sale, most exquisite adult and young 
POMERANIANS, also English Toy Spaniels 
and Collies from the champion dogs winning pre¬ 
mier honors at all the leading shows. Show speci¬ 
mens, and those suitable for Pets, for sale. 
Morris Plains, N. »T. Phone, 34G Morristown, N. JT. 
Airedale Farm Kennels 
SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 
30 miles from New York City, Erie R. R. 
MR. HOWARD KEELER, Owner 
I This is probably the largest and finest farm home for 
I Airedale Terriers in America. 
THE BUST CHUM FOR CHILDREN 
The most intelligent, affectionate and useful dog 
living. 
Only The Best Rkgistkrkd Stock For Salh 
The man who owns an Aiiedale has at least one loval friend 
Boston Terrier Puppies for Sale Both Sexes 
fine pedigreed stock, best pet dogs living, prices $20 to $40. 
SEND FOR LIST 
GEO. K. KRESS, 937 Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa. 
Pointers and Setters for Sale 
None better bred or more thoroughly trained 
on Quail, Pheasants and other game 
Our dogs are bred second to none and trained in the best 
Quail section of the United States. We have both dogs 
and bitches. Why not enjoy the fall shooting over a dog 
that is thoroughly trained and one that knows his busi¬ 
ness in the field? Prices from $50.00 up to $200.00. 
Please state your wants. 
The C. S. FREEL KENNELS, Drawer H, Loogootee, Ind. 
Sons and Grandsons of Champion 
Bolton-Woods-Briar. The only dog, 
living or dead, who has sired four 
champions in two litters. These dogs 
are worth buying at a fair price. 
john McGough. 56 Prospect St..Flatbush,N.Y. 
“It's a Bullterrier 
you want" 
as protector of your home and 
children; the ideal companion-— 
intelligent, affectionate, hand¬ 
some, and “faithful unto death.” 
Bred for exhibition purposes 
and not for fighting. Get a 
puppy for the baby. Mrs. Harris, 
4325 Gano Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 
CHINESE CHOWS 
Puppies and grown stock for sale. By Celebrated Champion 
Chinese Chum, and other well-known sires 
Blue Dragon Kennels, - Great Neck, Long Island 
14 miles from New York City 
ADDRESS MANAGER 
Walescott 
Scottish Terriers 
Kennels 
Welsh Terriers 
Have at present the best collection to 
be found in any kennel in the world. 
Airedale in color, Fox Terrier in size. 
Large enough for watch dog, small enough 
for the house. Game little companions. 
Puppies from $35 for females lo $250 for Males Puppies from $25 for females to $75 for Males 
BERNARDSVILLE, N. J. 
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MISCELLANEOUS PETS. 
RABBITS AND PET STOCK 
Unrivalled Flemish Giant, Angora, Tan and Polish Rab¬ 
bits — Peruvian and Smooth Cavies for fancy or pets. 
Some Good Youngsters now for sale, $1.00 up 
ELM COVE RABBITRY, Great Neck, L. I. 
“White Chrysanthemum” 
White Persian Kittens 
Sired by “Sir Friar,” “White 
Chrysanthemum’’ and “Crown' 
Prince” (imported,) from blue- 
ribbon queens. Price $10.00 up. 
Chrysanthemum Cattery 
1 509 Chicago Ave., Evanston, Ill. 
AIDrnAl IT TIT DDT I< 0'S A few choice puppies 
AIKILUAJLIL IJLKKIILIO of the most fashion¬ 
able breeding. Bred to win or will make fine COMPANIONS. 
PRICE $30.00 
H. E. GATTENBY. - - - Macksburgr, Iowa 
MALTA PllRA Mattes© TERRIERS 
are the purest blood in the world. Only a few dollars 
more gives you a thoroughbred. Prolific Stud*. 
Champion of Champions Sonny for sale - $1500 
MALTA PUR A 
61^2 East 125th Street, New Tork. Tel. 3419 Harlem 
POMERANIAN DOGS and PERSIAN CATS 
The Argent Kennels have for dis¬ 
posal, exquisite toy pomeranians. All 
ages and colors; bred from noted winners, 
also prize winning, longhaired cats and 
kittens. Silvers and Whites. 
MRS. CHAMPION 
Todt llill Hoad, Itichmond 'turnpike, West New 
Brighton, Staten Island. Tel. 975W West Brighton. Firefly. A.K.C. 133794 
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