New-York tribune., 1905-02-15

pyfze winners and champions the crowd gathered
thIckest and the fortunate ones held open court
ard bore their honors well There was the same
incessant barking and yelping as on the opening
dav The terriers in particular seem tireiess in
noise making. They began when the show opened
on Monday morning, and they will keep it up TIL
late on Thursday night. One little girl said yes
terday: Don't they ever get tired and go TO
sleep mamma?' and the somewhat indefinite an
swer came: 'I guess not" And so 1t would
seem and the question asked hundreds of times by
oldnr heads must needs have the same reply
The Princeton student who claims ownership of
Spider the bull terrier, put in an appearance at
the Garden yesterday, and identified the dog as the
one he had lost last July william Rauch. chair
man of the bench show committee, appealed
TO- and he promised to have a talk with the pres
ent owner, and if the question as TO ownership
could be Strengthened out without recourse to the
American Kennel Club.
The first formal protest made in the placing
OF dog was registered yesterday by John c. Sui
livan, of Boston, against Eastover Lancelot, which
was awarded the blue ribbon over his Reyilo
Peach, in the open class for Boston terrier dogs,
and which earned the reserve In the winners class
20 George ". Longs King Richard Eastover
I-ancelot was protested the ground that his
tail had been operated on TO change it from
straight to the regulation screw tail. This dog
disqualified after winning in Boston last fall
this ground, but his owner took the case before
the American Kennel Club. which decided against
the Boston Terrier Club. evidence submitted
Now the case is likely to be reopened, as an
appeal will be taken 10 the American Kennel Club
no matter which way the Westminster Kennel Club
may rule Judging from what could be learned yes
terday. the Westminster Kennel Club is likely to
disHaiss the protest and uphold the American Ken
mel Club.
Tie Boston terriers shown were of high quality
King Richard, which won the limit open and win
nerss classes. is a fine specimen of the breed and
practically true to type, He great favorite
with the visitors. and one could not help admring
the bright short faced. sturdy little fellow. The
puppy Mudgekeewis, which the blue ribbon in
his class was also worthy of notice. and seems to
have the making OF a champion. Eastoyer lance
lot which tae trouble is belongs to the Spots
wood Kennels. in Philadelphia. There seemed little
20 choose between him and King Richard.
The Judging Of the wire-hared fox terriers
aroused much interest. and there those who
did entirely agree with the placing Of seIwonk
Topper and Wandee' Coastguard in the open and
winners classes by Arthur Maxwell. the English
expert who is judging in this country for the first
time. He awarded the blue ribbon TO selwonly
him first in the winners class over wandee Coast
guari. which earned the honors last year. when
ons Pps9 @ Sn type ssag a %ond pToby
rank the best ever bred but for the fact that ne
coated, and not wire haired, fox terrier, and up
Maxwell overlooked this. however, in favor of his
many other good points. Further than that. he is
against this Wahdee coastguaTd is better rb5ed
psnsed ted IN other respects seWonR Topper has
been in this country two years but has only now
been recognized at his full worth.
Mrs. r. Il. Mayhem showed a promising dog in
the puppy class, named Fox Hills the Roman. He
for this breed shown In recent years and also
placed first in the open class for American bred
dogs. In another year he is likely TO higher
honors.
The wire haired fox terriers were beaten for the
challenge cup for the best dog or bitch of this
breed IN the show by the smooth fox terrier Wan
dee Doris. Mr. Maxwell lost time in making the
award. either, as she is unquestionably the best
and truest TO type seen in many days. She arrived
in this country only last Thursday and for a dog
fresh of the steamer showed particularly we'll
She was bought by c. X. Harley for 81 56o the
highest price ever paid for smooth fox terrier
and quickly justified the expenditure and danger
OF importing her. Wandee Doris, Ridgewood
Doris was a champion I'm England and has now
won that distinction IN this country.
The Russian woishounGs imported from the
Farm Kennels carried all before them IN this in
feresting breed. Nenagladni of Perchina won IL
fhe novice and limit class for dogs and second
10 his kennel companion Bistrf OF Perchina, Fl
The open class The Russian wolfhounds are {
rather picturesque breed. They are referred a.
the arfstocrats OF oogdom. and they look the part
1.-the but strong OF limb and feet OF foot. the,
arpeal alike TO the fancier and casual visitor
The Old English sheepdogs attracted more thar
FAMILIAR TO so mary by Bob, of Battle, ranks
close 10 The top OF all breeds. The broad open fac
an6 big intelligent eyes. which fairly beam witt
gocd nature attract the geriest novice. r. Il
Msyhew nlaced Stylish Boy first in the limit oper
and winners classes. lie Is the sire OF champion
Dolly Grey which has carried all before her II