Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-29

string, and shortly before 1t went blind its
owner refused $1,000 for it. The other two
afflicted dogs are English bull terriers.
Their complaint IS deafness. Neither can
hear. both having lost their hearing by
reason OF having their ears clipped. They
are ruled by hand. and obey their master
as well as the other dogs who are gifted
with hearing
Interesting Breeds.
The Russian wolf hounds. which will be
among the principal exhibits of the Spring.
hill kennels they together with the fox
terriers. being the speciality of the ken
nels). are among the handsomest Of dogs
The Russian wolf hound is a dog new to
this country. He is tall and noble looking
and because Of his beauty of form and out
line. majestic bearing and carriage. is fast
becoming in both England and America
one OF the most popular of dogs. A true
wolf found hts the same disposition as a
collie. is quite as gentle and is fond of
children In general appearance he is
strikingly handsome and OF the deer hound
type. but more graceful and with consider
able more quality. His intelligent, winning
and confding expression; his long raklsh
head, so aristocratic in bearing; his long,
narrow, del.cately chiseled skull; his cleanly
cut and tapering muzzle: his gracefully
arched neck; his narrow, but deep chest ;
his slipping back. elegantly arched loin and
long tall fringed with glossy hair; his
strong hindquarters and his body covered
with long, silky coat-are the makeup of
a dog which has substantial claims to be
considered one of the handsomest varieties
of the canine race. These dogs in Russia
are considered the only ones suitable for
coursing and wolf killing. as no other dogs
have the courage to run down wolf and
hold him when caught. For courage they
are without a superior. and when better
known will be used entirely for coursing
as In long courses they easily outclass
greyhound, and are far superior in dis
position. more obedient and far more
trustworthy and intelligent. As a ladys
dog the wolf hound is par excellence. They
become greatly attached to lady and
make an excellent pet and companion dog.
as well as good house dog.
The fox terrier. smother specially of the
kennels. Is frisky and game little dog.
AS house dog it is hard to beat, having
an exceedingly delicate ear. Being a small
sized dog 1t is much desired as a COM
panion. The Irish terrier resembles in many
respects the fox terrier, as does the Scotch
terrier. The Scotchman uses the latter dog
In preference to any other. because of it's
endurance. The Scotch terrier will hunt all
day in the cold and wet and not become
fatigued. The Boston terrier is a new fad
for ladies. 1t is small animal and makes
an excellent Jap dog. 1t is rapidly taking
the place of the pug.
The French bulldog is the stylish dog of
the day. 1t is new Partisan breed and
has not been introduced in this country
more than a year. As a fashionable pet il
Is now superseding all other pet and COM
panion dogs. The French bulldogs are now
being bred to the standard weight and
height for pet and lap purposes. The col
lie is handsome dog and excellent
companion. 1t is adapted for either city or
country. 1t is used in Scotland for looking
after sheep and cattle. The French poodle
is a small dog trimmed in French fashion.
The settlers and pointers are mainly for ex-
Eibition and field purposes.
Getting Ready.
An interesting period at the kennels is
when the dogs are being prepared for ship
ment to the dog shows. Everything is
hustle about the kennels, and the dogs
seem to know what is going on. In fact
some Of them know the meaning of the
commotion so well that they Inconvenience
the kennel managers very much. These are
mostly the dogs which have been shown
year after year and have been withdrawn
from the exhibition list. They will jump
into the crates, under the impression that
they, too, are to be shipped away. and
have to be driven out of them. The only
way they can sometimes be gotten out of
the way is to allow them to get into some
of the crates and remain in them until all
of the other dogs are shipped away. While
they remain in the crates they are under
the impression that they, too, are to be sent
away. The dogs do not mind the trips to
the various shows. but rather like it. They
are placed in crates made large enough to
accommodate them. The crates are COM
Portable and admit of plenty air. Mr.. Tur-
ner goes with the dogs and cares for them
en- route. Enough food is carried for the
first day out, the bench committee provld-
ing the food for the dogs after that time
carries along various kinds Of meat to
suit them.