KENNEL SHOW

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 86, 8 October 1931, Page 4

KENNEL SHOW

JUDGE'S OPINION

The opinion that the dog fanciers in New Zealand would very soon have to import new blood to prevent a number of *tlie breeds deteriorating was expressed by Mr. J. V< 7- Marples, the noted English dog judge, who judged the forty-third annual show of the Wellington Kennel Club. ' ■ , Speaking to a "Post" representative, Mr. Marples said that, generally .speaking, the quality of . the dogs compared ■ favourably with that of the dogs lie had judged in Australia. The. best sections in the show were the smooth-haired fox-terriers and the gun dogs. In the latter section cocker spaniels and English and Irish setters were particularly good. "It is certainly a feather in the cap of the Wellington Kennel Club to have attained the record of 1362 entries, representing over -400 dogs," said Mr. Marples. "There is no doubt that it was the largest gathering oE canines, ever seen in New Zealand, and ■ needless to. say it taxed the officials somewhat. All the stewards worked with a wi11,.. and I think the show ran smoothly from start to finish. As is usual in gatherings such as this the brunt of the work falls on the shoulders of the secretary, in this ca.se Mrs.. Gadd, who I must say is one of the best secretaries it has ever been my privilege to come in contact with." Mr. Marples : said that the dogs were better than those he had judged at the Adelaide and Perth Shows, but not so good as those at the Royal Show in Melbourne. The'quality of the stock at the Sydney Show was also slightly better. AH the cash special prizes have been now awarded, and these are given in addition to those published yesterday:— .'■ Best English Better: Mr. T. Davey'g Braeburn Arran' Countess; best of opposite sex, Dr. G. F. V. Anson's Samuel; best English Setter puppy, Mr. T. Davey's Braeburn Patsy. Best Irish Setter: Mr. W. A. White's Tara of Trashna; best of opposite sex, Mr. White's Patsy- of. Trashna; best Irish Setter puppy, Miss F. Wills and C. CUrldge's Shaun of Wantwood; best setter, any variety, Mr. White's Tara of Trashna. ■ , Best Cocker Spaniel: Mrs. P. S. lacey's Duke Bowdler; best of opposite sex, Mrs. A. Nlcoll's Russet of Peiucroft; best puppy, Mra. Nlcoll's Russet of Penscroft. . Best Pointer: Mr.- I. BernasconPs Semaphore Sheba; best of opposite sex, Mrs. J. H. PyeSmith's WalcaW Spot; best puppy, Mr. Bernasconl's Semaphore Sheba. Labrador. Retrievers, best jf opposite sex: Mrs. I". Mayo's Shotover Jock. . : Best Greyhound: Mr. C. G. low's Marsdon Mlnty; best of opposite'ser, Mr. H. G. Yates'a Panther. ■ . •. • .-•■ Best ColHe: Mrs. R. Orlmmett's Lochiel Glen Avon, 1; best of opposite sex, Mrs. A. B. Bracks/3 Rosyth Royal; best puppy, Mrs. A. B. Bracks's Rosyth Reflection. Best Bulldoc' Puppy: Mr. J. A.. Walnscotf s Gold Treasure. Beat Bulldojr, Mr.'. J. Jlees's Bon lour Digger. Best opposite sex, Mr. J. -A. Walnscott's Stolen Love. .' ■ ■ ;, Best Alsatian: Mr. O. M. Naismith's Heather Glen Thor-of Glen lodge; best opposite sex, Mrs. H. Alßoiis's Empress of India; Dest Al-. satlan puppy,' Mr. W. Batke's Karl; best .opposite sexi Mr. G. B. Hilt's Shona of Argyle. • Best Toy and Toy Bitch: Mrs. J. Kent's Ra Whltlnga Fancy \ Girl T best visiting • toy, Mrs. G. W: Collinses Iraurle Grain: Broadway; best miniature' toy Pom. bitch,1 Mrs. Kent's Ra Whltlnga; best Pont, puppy dog, Mrs. JamteBon's BriEhton Gold, Spec; best Pom. puppy bitch, Mrs. Jam!»son'« Brighton Gold Atom;best overweight Pom, Mrs. A. Hook's Evesham Estelle: best' overweight opposite sex, Mrs. E; Powell's Ebberley Goldfiasli. Best-Pug: Mrs. G. W. Colllns's Laurie Grain Broadway. ' Best Chihuahuas: Mr.. M.W: Coutts's Renaultrae Hermoslta. ■ Best Sydney Silky Puppy: Miss A. M'Grath s "lfest Yorkshire Terrier, dog: Miss M. Buckeridge's Marlelgh Jack 0' Lantern; bitch, Miss M. Buckerldgo's Marlelgh JM. The points prize in the toy section was gained by Mrs. J. Kent.1 Mrs. A. Olynes had the best team of toys.- ■•