The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-26
ENGLISHMAN TALKS
OF AMERICAN DOGS
Describes Shows in This COun-
try From British Point
Of View.
PRAISES OUR TERRIERS

r. Ward Blnks. the noted animal
painter, who has returned to England
after an extended visit to this country,
has written n letter to Dogs Monthly.
published In England. on his views of
the dogs seen while In America.
THE shows of America" says Mr..
Binks, ARE in nearly all respects car
rIed out In the same manner. You see
the same old faces. hear the same old
banks, the usual surprises coming from
the judging ring and the same deterni-
nation to try again-a characteristic
feature which our American cousins
possess In no small degree. One must
remember that prize money at the ma
jority OF shows is an absent quantity.
and a piece of ribbon or a rosette is the
only reward red for first. blue for sec
ond, yellow third and white reserve.
Thus many owners OF well known ken
nels could easily provide themselves with
coats OF many colorS which would have
made the patriachs OF old envious. In
detailing my Impressions of the dogs ]
met | saw many familiar faces which
previously ruled the roast at our lead
ing shows in England. and with few eN-
ceptions they usually carry away the
coveted piece of merchandise-a tribute
which we in England ought to he proud
OF.
81 was particularly impressed by thu
interest shown In all classes OF terriers
which I think hold popular favor At
the present time, with wire haired FOX
terriers leading the way. The team OF
| which George w. Quintard is the owner
and is SO ably managed by Charlie But
| ton is really great. With Wire Boy or
paignton. Champion Rally Dazzlor.
Champion Iiolmbury Reve and that
great bitch Champion Matford Vic 1t
constitutes a team almost impossible Ia
beat. Other prominent kennels are very
strong in this fascinating breed. To
mention only the Nickery champions.
with Champion Nickery Greenbank Sc
lection and Champion Gypsy Moth, and
a team Of dogs owned by Mrs. Roy
Rainey OF Huntington. is sure proof that
the future OF the wire is certain Tor
some considerable time, and history viii
no doubt be made in the world of wires
10y the collection Of dogs which our
| American cousins have got together.
"Airedales are also very much to the
fore at the present time. Many speci-
| mems recognized. among them Cham
pion Ryburn Swell. looking fiji as ever,
and Champion Abby King Nobbler, ask
ing no favors. Many other fine dogs
grace the boards, some of whom one
would like to take home. Scalyham ter
risrs are rising in public favor, coming
on by leaps and bounds. n a great
future is in store for this game and eN-
tremely active little terrier. Champion
Ivo Caradoc and Temperance. a recently
imported dog of great merit. share the
laurels, and competition is very Keen
when these two meet.
West White Highlands hold the
hearts of many sportsmen in America.
and the reason for his is obvious.
There are many excellent specimens
among W. w. Highlands only exceeded
by the good looks and s~portsmanship
of the ladies who own them, who
figure so prominently in this breed.
Irish terriers. along with bull and
Manchester terriers. are not 80 popu-
lar at the present time, nevertheless.
they hold a firm place in all the lead
ing shows.
Coming to the larger breeds. Great
Danes. old English sheepdogs and Ger
man sheepdogs stand most favorahly in
the estimation OF fanciers and lovers OF
the larger breeds, and classes are
usually very large and interesting,
1T was my privilege to he shown
the kennel of Tyler Morse. which con-
tains a most wonderful collection OF
old English sh~eepdogs. A large and
UNIQUE trophy room is of special inter-
est to the visitor. as well as a reminder
to the owner OF the prowess of the in
mates OF this UP 10 date and wonderful
kennel.
"One noticeable feature. 10 my mind.
was the small classes of collieS st.
Demands and mastiffs, and the gentle
men Judges usually have an easy time
in disposing of the awards in these
classes. English and Irish settlers. with
a possible mention Of Gordons, are eN-
oeedingly strong. and some of them "
no doubt come from our leading kennels
In these breeds.
sHrAnino ~ hulllnuQ my i'm nra=Ginns
are not quite so happy. The great dogs
which have left these shores from time
to time have failed to produce as Amer
lean BREEDS the type which we all long
for. The bulldog must have something
else. other han head properties, or the
ideal will never be reached. ! saw many
good headed dogs. also bitches, who
failed In body outline and balance. IT.
respective of ownership. and giving here
an unbiased opinion Of the dogs | saw
Oh. Strathtay Prince Albert Is the hes,
all around dog / met no coming nearer
to the type which In admittedly the one
We are seeking.
"A little dog that impressed me yer,
much was Roselea SaNtone (Americai
bred), modelled very much on the SAM
Ines as Prince Albert and incidental,
came near TO beating the Chicago do
at the great Westminster show an,
" AAANAA W. ~ hHA $50 ~ NAAi
stance would probably have made his
tory in American bred dogs. In bitche.
they are very strong. with Champion
Crissie Denton, Champion Oak Mana an,
!, many others with the coveted "cham
; plon" prefix, l consider the first name,
l the greatest bitch l nave ever seen, pos
sessing the most wonderful head extant
and she with Mana, her kennel com
panion. usually clears the boards. Cred
, is due in this kennel for the fine condi
!, ton OF all the inmates. to the untirinl
5 efforts of Edgar Provide, a one time sue
~cessful fancier In the old country. ON
= could enumerate many stan OF tn
> same devotion given to this noble an,
faithful breed. one must not omit tn
, keenness that exists in the smaller an
very fashionable French bulldogs. whic
{ breed without CUB Is stronger her
: than anywhere. and the specimens whlc
' several kennels contain are unbeatabl
for type, quality and character. A yer
5 smart and popular dog in America |
. the Boston terrier. II but for ex,stin
. conditions I would surely have brough
one back with me. 1t was not my priv
: lege to visit many kennels of toys. never
= theless the country contains many star
of the first magnitude, especially I
Pekes and Poms, and the GLASSES In thes
{ breeds are usually large, and competitlo
n Is very keen among the lady competitor
: who often. by the way, are very numel
= Gus, and often tiptop dogs,
in conclusion, a grateful recognltio
o on my part Is due to the generosity an
. hospitality shown me everywhere VIII
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