The Washington times., 1906-03-01
REAL DOGGY SET
IS DISTINCTIVE
Some Observations on Pa
irons Of the Show.
BULLDOGS INTERESTING
All Varieties of Them Attracted Much
AttentiOn-Great Danes Make
Friends.
BY THOMAS S RICE.


The dogs do bark. but it is doubtful
# any beggars have come to town as a
result of The opening of the Washing
ton Dog Show yesterday in the Wash
ington Light Infantry Armory, under the
auspices of the District of Columbia
Kennel Club.
Certainly there were no beggars in evi-
denCe at the show last night or this
afternoon. Everybody and dog there ap-
peared prosperous and happy, and IL
was quite a comfort 10 see them.
While the dogs held the center of the
stage, the people were fully as inter
esting. The very best Of our doggy set
was there, profoundly discussing the
points Of animals. which appeared To the
unintuated TO have no particular points
at all. Technical language of the ken
mel and stud book was so plentiful that
those who have never owned show ca
mines We're as much at sea as if they
had been listening 10 a Zulu address.
The Doggy Young Man.
There IS a distinct type of the doggy
young man, and he is somewhat sug-
gestive Of The French bulldog and Bos-
ton terrier. The real article is not large,
has strong legs, a deep chest, a COM
pactly built head in which the nose is
not prominent. a strong mouth and a
closely-crOpped, bristling, aggressive
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forCeful way Of moving, suggestive of a
great reserve energy and determina-
tion Of purpose. He is much given TO
golf caps and bTiarwood pipes. Tho
type differs from the automobile show
young man as much as the coach dog
differs from the Boston bull terrier.
The display of Great Danes is one OF
the most attractive in the show. and the
big fellows were never lacking visitors.
They are a dignifiedly cheerful sort Of
an animal, perfectly willing 10 make
friends. If you were one of those beings
whom animals iCstiuCtively like, and
were to forget yourself for a moment
near the Great Dane benches. You were
likely to be brought TO your senses by
having a long, broad. moist tongue wipe
the back of your ear.
Great Danes to Toys.
Washington ranks high in Great Dane
circles. and it was not surprising when
Mrs. simon VOLTS KeIeph took first in
the winners, open and limit classes. and
r. Z. L. Nicholson had winner in the
novice class.
From the Great Danes to the tov dogs
of one sort and another is a far cry. and
whether YOU like the jump or not is a
matter of taste. To some persons the
toy dogs, with their impudent smiTklng
and Wheezng- are too suggestive OF a
child that refuses to keep its nose clean.
despite the fact these miniature purps
We're constantly surrounded by admiriug
women and received as much primping
as a French actress.
Are Not Fierce.
Bulldogs always touch a -eRder spot in
the lover of dogs, whether a fancier or
not, and the famous prize winners in
that division attracted a dispropOrtion-
ate amount OF attention. Their ingrown
faces and forced display of teeth are
of a herceness which they do
not possess, as they are inclined to be
sociable in a heavy, sOEgy, English way,
and only need little anCOuTagement to
become pals with any stranger who
instinct tells them is right people" The
bull terriers We're as much sought as the
true bulldogs. Their VivaCity when their
was aroused. and the fact that
they are fighters as we'll as highly
priced pets. probably caused them to be
taken to the hearts of more ordinary
visitors than the true bulls, which are
)f little practical value
Washington being = city of ardent /
llmrOds, IL was only natural that the
classes for hunting dogs should be we'll !
filled, and the crowd around them less
real doggy but thoroughly appreciative. !
There We're any number of terriers. and ]
perhaps they are all right in their way !
but they are too suggestive in appear !
ahce or the ours which run wild In this /
sectlon and suck eggs and KIN sheep.