The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-21
RESTRICTIONS ON AMERICAN DOGS.
The A. n. C. Take Action ON an Order or tho
Rritlsh hoard OF AErlcuIture.


The report that the British Board of Agri-
culture has placed restrictions upon the impor-
tation of dogs from American ports into Great
Britain after next September created a furore at
the quarterly meeting of the American Kennel
Club, held yesterday afternoon at IS Liberty
street. Representatives Of fourteen clubs which
are members of the A. X. G. were present. They
were:
Edward Brooks. Boston. New England Kennel Club;
James Watson. New York Collie Club; L. A. Burritt.
Boston. Boston Terrier Club; Il. II. Hunnewel. Jr..
American Fox Terrier Club; D. E. Waters, Butterfly
Bench Association; G. N. Carnochan. Metropolitan
Kennel Club; @. Jarvis. Pointer Club; C. d. Bern
heimer. Southern California Club; II. @. Trevor.
Poodle Club; A. P. vredenburgh, Secretary Of the
A. K. c.; A. 9. wilmerding and O. w. II. Richie. as
sociate members.
absent. Vice-Presiden Edward Brooks acted as
Chairman. It was the unanimous opinion Of
those present hat thousands OF lovers OF dogs
pense by the order Of the British board. James
Watson introduced the subject, and offered the
following preamble and resolution:
Whereas. 1t is reported in the public press that the
British Board Of Agriculture has Issued orders re.
slea, The t idsa esSt rsbies !. preaaisnt here and 0-''1
Whereas. III well known TO thoee most closely
rabies Is prSctioaIiy unknown in this Country. and
that alleged cases Of hydrophobia arising from the
knowledge OF the actual condition OF the dog, and the
alleged cure OF such persons is therefore purely i'm
agtnary and mcrcenary be It therefore
Resolved, That q special committee be appointed by
tion OF 4 reliable nature regarding the existence of
rabies In the United states. By communicating with
dog owners throughout the country. and by such
further steps as II may deem necessary.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Chairman Brooks said that he would, within @
short time, appoint a committee to carry out
this provision. He further said that he would
select two members OF the A. X. G. and three
veterinary surgeons who are well-known ex-
perts. The committees report Will be made at
the next quarterly meeting.
The members understood that the steamer
MAJESTIC, which sailed yesterday from Liverpool
to New York, has on board copies of the order,
which would be posted throughout the United
States. The provisions OF the order, according
to tho members, are entirely too stringent and
most extraordinary in their nature. Before a
dog can enter Great Britain after the
list Of September. a special license will
have. TO be procured from the Board
OF Agriculture. only after going through
many formalities. Details for the identihca-
ton OF the dog must be given, the address of the
owner, where the animal is going to land, the
route by which 1t 10 TO travel, &c. In case of
any violation OF the provisions of the order the
dog will be liable to six months quarantine at
the expense Of the owner.
In addition to the great number OF dogs which
are taken to Great Britain for exhibition at dog
shows. all American tourists who travel in that
country and wish to take their dogs with them
will be required to go through these formalities
or leave their dogs at home.