The New York herald., 1874-08-06
PETS OF THE PEOPLE.


Toy Terriers, Merry Mocksrs, Skipping
sPsrrows, snarling skyes and Bray
ing BlOOdh0ands-Where They Are
Boarded, How They Are Fed, Bought
and Sold.
ooh. what beautyln swhat bruteW 1t ia
not seldom these exciamattons are heard in refer
ence to dainty dandy Of q terrier or the red
eyed bloodhound, confined by q chain aud led BY
his master through the city streets, but 1t 10 not
often people inquire where these pets or
guardians OF the household come from, now they
are bred and the prices at which they are bought
and sold. The very name Of q dog or bird
'fancier" suggests thoughts OF fragmentary noses,
missing fingers, prize fights and . general
disregard for the rights OF property. Yet the
mon who follow dog and bird raising
as business are 10 the main reputable citizens,
and consider the raising or importation OF rare
specimens OF the feathered tribe or the canine
species az legitimate An occupation as the imp0r.
tation Of fancy cattle. Their pride In their Oocu-
patton Is certainly an evidence that they see
nothing ilegitimate In 1t.
It would be impossible in one short article to
enumerate the establishments in New York aud
Brooklyn devoted to the care OF birds and dogs
and the purchase and sale OF them. The closing
out Of the stock OF the late Mr.. Butler, OF Brook
lyn, the other day. was evidenoeof the interest
q description OF q brd-iauciers establishment IN
New York-which Is also an emporium for fine
dogs-will answer pretty we'll for such places IN
general.
street traversed by one of the principal lines OF
our city cars 1t Is kept by an En9isnman and his
speciality for years A HERALD representative,
upon entering the rooms on the nrst n0or-tha
wooden gates-was greeted by the si,arls, wines
ana howls OF dozen fancy cannes that almost
Naas m ,S cSocS noCa % @ ro@ ue
gales. In the windows were glass cases filled with
stuffed animais-dogs, parrots, squirrels and
| tor said, was also branch OF his business. Long
cages were arranged around the whltewashed
walls, and as the .fancier" chaperoned the re-
porter he explained about the inmates in this
"You see, SIR. we keep all kinds here. Now, that
little toy terrier on the noor there. he's worth
500. Aiady came In her carriage yesterday from
1ptown ana an Say says sne t want , that dog; he's ga
% was 500, and M oidnt weasen Bless "y you w. sseH ;
be down to-day and have that fellow out OF this,
with silver collar around his neck and long rib
bon to lead mm. Then she'll be back with him
sick in week from over iced, and want me to cuie
.'these women are wise as sarpints with the men.
but they don't no nothin' bout dogsl"
nsR1sSF 'nS s &C.,
they went along. lie continued d:-"Prctty case Of
ps are S som % s9Ge speee say
ported them short time ago they were not much.
but educate them, teach thom to speak. sing and
whistle. Listen now. Jack shall sing Up In
creditsb;e Imitation OF that rollicking air. 'That
cages why black thrushes, with notes like the
summer Zephyrs playin through the roses; In this
one nlghringales, that make people die with love
when they hear 'em; there, English ROBINS and
buiifnches, that whistle like flutes played by the
angels. Then there are red cardinals. trupios and
thrushes, whose little throats almost burst with
the songs that come iutterin' out like shower OF
pearls.n
The reporter thought the "fancier' was getting
p0eticai, but he seemed to get over that pretty
wei when he came to the cats.
Raise 'em here ? Ishouid say so; you can raise
Maltese cats anywhere. You see that little skye
| terrier lying like sick monkey in the bottom OF
! the eager Well, l just set q broken leg for His
Highness this morning. An actress brought htm
down and pIi have him all right in week. Those
| canaries in the corner? On, board them while
the f0lks are out OF town there's some black spitz
! pups I'm bOardln' too. / charge S. q month Tor
| canarles and $40 to $l5 month for dogs. feed
the birds on mixed seed-canary. rape and hemp.
and as Tor mockIn' bird feed, IL Is secret and
oner $1,000 to any man who can discover 1t.
sell large quantity TO the trade" Alter recev
ing many warnings as to the danger Of going down
stairs to see the bl00dhOunds and larger CANNES
there cOnhned, the reporter unheedfng them all,
the fancter accompanied him to the lower regions,
and there showed large stock OF pointers, set
ters, New!oundlands, spanels. ioxhounds, beaRies.
&c., who set up sucn fierce barks and savage yells
that the HERALD man was glad to escape IRON the
place. The prices OF the larger dogs range from
$1oO TO $3.50 according to their breed and useful
ness the trade In this class OF animals becoming
brisk as the hunting season apprO aches.
1t was curious spot altogether: the proprietor
was noticeable character, and no doubt this
sketch will be recognized by many HERALD
readers.