Evening star., 1922-09-17
KENNEL AND FIELD
by GEO. II. KERNODLE-

The Herzland Kennel has had the
| good fortune to procure. through
Supt. Hollister of the National Zoologi-
i cal Park, a cross between coyote
and a dog. The animal Is female,
four months old. and has much the
color and appearance of a, coyote, but
! has very intelligent face and most
of the Characteristic actions of dog.
| 1t is intended to try to breed this
animal, when mature. to German
! shepherd dog. in an effort either to
strengthen or disprove the theory
! that crosses between the domestic dog
and members of the wolf. family are
/ infertile. as is the case with MULE.
The animal comes from North Dakota,
and first-hand information has not
/ been obtained as TO the breeding. but
readers of this column will be in
formed as to the outcome of the eX-
pertinent. City, dwellers might be in
terested to know that the animal, like
it's wild parent. is unable to bark.
] Numerous cases are on record OF
crosses between the wolf and the dog,
J but this is the first known cross be-
! tween dog and coyote. -
| Persons interested in this expert
/; ment and wishing to see the animal
| Robinson. Main 2712.
| The Axpin Hill Kennel. Aspin, Md,
| owned and operated by Mrs. r. c. Bir-
| ney. is revelation in the profession
of boarding and breeding dogs. The
speciality Of the kennel is breeding
| Boston terriers, but in addition there
| Is boarding space for about one hun
| dred dogs, and cemetery. Each dog
| in the kennel has separate house
and run. and these open into large
| exercising paddocks.
The kennel reports wonderful lit
| ter Of Bostons by District Leader. the
! sire of Ch. District Boss, and another
! litter by Ch. District Boss himself. A
price running well into three figures
| has been refused for one of the young
sters of this last litter. which Is said
| to be one of the finest ever whelped
| in Washington.
Mrs. Birney has entered Aspin Hill
| Debutante, fast young show bitch.
and ,Aspin Blink Brigand. son of
shows at Atlantic City. the Bronx and
| Germantown.
| Word has Just been received that
| the pointer, Big John. bred by Trimble
and Riggs. has won the derby at the
Lake, Pa. This dog was trained by
William Riggs and made his debut at
| the spring trials of the National Capt.
| tai Field Trial Club at Bradley Hills,
Md.
| Field trial enthusiasts are sizing up
their prospects for the coming trials,
but so far have been able to give them
little work on account Of the warm
weather. Zero, youngster who
! carries the hopes of the Twin Pine
| Kennels, was seen In workout on
| Sunday. and. in spite Of. the heat and
| heavy ragweed. made a very promis-
| ing showing.
! their charges as the opening trials in
| the east begin with the Sportsman's
Beagle Club at West Chester, Pa. Oc-
tober g. This will be closely followed
| by the Central, the. Jersey and the
Maryland meets, and the seasons 8 run
ming will close with meet at the Ma
| tional, the parent club, at Aldie. Va.
The club grounds at Aldie are only
| forty-four miles from Washington,
| and thrill Is promised to any who
wish to motor up there and witness
the running Of the Pack Stakes, the
| banner event Of the year for these
efficient little rabbit hounds.
| At the BreaI kenneIs, Falls Church.
Vac J.. e. Walter has a nice litter OF
lGerman shepherd puppies, sired by
| Wilton J. Lamberts Cherfe, out of
Frieda, daughter Of Gus Diers'
Babbie Of eWydown. As both FCherie
puppies are, strong in the blood OF this
walter also is breeding Airedales.
collies and white. collies, and has
Aome vert attractive stock on his
place. =