The Russellville Democrat., 1881-04-21
THE DOC MARKET.
A Talk With a Dealer About Prices and
 Fashions.
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 shortly before the annua bench show in this city the prices of dogs rise. Peo- pie, and particularly those with love oi sport, seem to enjoy owning "blooded'' dogs, either forthe purpose of exhibiting them at the bench show or merely for the sake of owning them at tune when the possession of an especially fine speci- men is apt to excite attention. Although there are many dog fanciers and dealers in and near this city, there are only 6 few old veterans in the business who are looked upon by sporting men as worthy of their confidence and as authorities on all matters pertaining to dogs.
 For the purpose of learning something of the present prices in the dog market Tribune reporter called on one of these men recently. His place of business is in basement of aside street rfear Broad way. At the time of the reporters visit the small room was filled with group of men whose rather loud" attire and slangy language proclaimed them mem- bers of hesporting fraternity. The black silk patch worn over the right eye of one of the men was suggestive of recent prize fight. As the keeper of the place does not confine himself to the sale of dogs, but also deals in other pets, his place was filled with rabbits, guinea pigs, pigeons and roosters, which were confined in cages arranged along the walls. The growing and barking of the dogs, the growing of the roosters and the whining of the puppies made so much noise that conversation was carried on with consid- erable difficulty. In order for one to be heard in the midst of these noises the talk between the reporter and the pro- prietor had to be carried on in a voice that was nearly equal to shout
 "Yes," said the dealer, ''just before the dog show there is a boom in the busi- ness. I've got over 800 dogs of every breed on hand now, but am selling them off at lively rate. But I don't believe in these here dog shows. They do the dealers no good, and are only gotten up for show. Prices are pretty fair just at present for good dogs, and an extra fine one will always fetch high price, Of course a great deal depends on dogs pedigree, and the longer and better one he's got the higher price he'll fetch. Why, some of 'em's got pedigree as long as a lord. My prices are about the same as those of the other dealers-for black and tan terriers, $l0 to $50; Scotch terriers, Sl5 to $35; skye terriers, S20 to $50; Ital ian hounds, $25 to S60; Spitz dogs, S15 to S35; poodles, S15 to $30; English, Irish or native pointers, S25 to $75; English, Irish or native setters, S25 to Sl00; English, Irish or native field cookers or water spaniels, S25 to $50; King Charles span iel, S35 to S75; Siberian bloodhounds, S25 to S100; English mastiffs, S40 to $100; Newfoundland dogs, S25 to $35; bull dogs, S25 to S75; terriers, S20 to $40; fox hounds, $25 to $50; harriers and beagles, S25 to $50; shepherd dogs, Scotch, Eng fish and native, S25 to S75."
 Are there any fashions in dogs? That is, is there sometimes a decided prefer ence for certain breed of dogs?"
 "Oh, yes, there's as much of a change in the fashion of dogs as in anything else. There is change almost every year. The rough-coated St. Bernard is the most fashionable dog just now. He will bring anywhere from S25 to Sl 900. perfectly pure and genuine St. Der nard will always fetch a very high price, Lester Wallack paid S1 900 for one sev- eral years ago, but believe he was pois- oned short time after he bought him. There are ten kinds of St. Bernards,
 
 the English pug is very fashionable. Ladies seem to be fond of them, walking with them and taking them in their car riages. They are very ugly but are af- fectionate. They are worth from $25 to S200 each. The King Charles spaniel is one of the most uncommon and hand somest to be found. They are fashiona- ble, only weigh five or six pounds, and fine one brings about $50. Of other fashionable dogs, there's the small black and tan, which has always been favor ite of the ladies and probably always will be; the Japanese pug, worth from S25 to $500 each, and the beautiful Ital- ian greyhound. A very fine one of the last breed costs from S25 to Sl50. The Scotch colly is a mighty fine dog. He has the softest fur, and a sort of flashing miss-nothing look in his eyes. His color is mostly pale black and-tan, and he is about the smartest sheep dog that ever lived. His intelligence is wonderful. He is worth from $50 to S250 and is just now the fashionable show dog. The bull terrier is the favorite dog among men now"