Evening star., 1935-01-27

BOUT two years ago S. S. Van
" Dine, the famous mystery
~ story writer. conceived the
idea Of locating a thriller in
kennel Being the proud owner Of a
pair of Scotties. and also being in the
habit of doing things in a big way,
Mr.. Van Dine proceeded to establish
a kennel in order to imbibe some Of
the correct atmosphere.
Not content with just an ordinary
kennel. he tried to establish the out
standing Scottish terrier kennel in
America, and to that end had William
Prentice of the Barlae Kennels import
for him the English champion. Heather
Reveller. The dog Immediately was
put on the show circuit by Mr.. Prem
tice and almost as Immediately made
his American championship. His rec
ord was phenomenal, as he went best
of breed and best terrier almost every
time shown, and often took best in
show, too.
For two years he was boarded and
handled by Mr.. Prentice, although he
ofhcially was known as Mr.. Van Dine S
dog and the head of the Sporran
Kennels. Realizing that Reveller
acknowledged Mr.. Prentice and none
other as his master, and also realizing
that much Of the fame of the Sporran
Kennels was the result of Mr. Prem
tice'S efforts and his handling OF
Reveller. Mr.. Van Dine formally pre-
sented the famous and immensely
valuable dog to his handler as q
Christmas gift.
n USTY PERRY is a wire-hair fox
II terrier that knows a good-look-
ing pup when he sees one. His
mistress is in the habit of bathing him
every Saturday night-shades of our
New England ancestors. The last
three weeks he disappeared immedi-
ately after his bath, and was found
each time sitting on the vanity bench
gazing into the mirror and licking
himself admiringly.
The Westminster Kennel Club show
now holds the attention of dog fanciers
all over the world. Early entries would
indicate that this years lists will sur
pass even the record-breaking year
Of 1880. Local exhibitors who plan to
attend include Beech Tree Farm Ken
nels, Avion Kennels, Philabeg Ken
nels, Ruffcote Kennels. Mr.. and Mrs
J. B. Mackle, Jonedith Kennels and
r. M. Terhune.
Black and white always has been
considered a smart color combination
But 1t took a fashion minded man to
discover how very smart 1t could be
when properly done in dogs. j. F
Replogle of New Hampshire avenue
sends his west Highland white terrier
and his Jet black Scottish terrier walk
ing on q double leash. AS the dogs
almost are identical in size and con-
formation they make a very striking
pair,
~HIS years early arrivals include a
litter of cairn terrier pups out
of Quinie by Cragwood Gillad
belonging to Mrs. Mackle and litter
of cocker spaniels, seven puppies OF
various colors, belonging to Mrs. Sher-
fey. BY the end of next month the
Spring arrivals will be well started,
and after that the kennels will be an
nouncing litter after litter of pups.
Most breeders prefer early Spring
pups as. the long Summer gives them
the most favorable conditions for
healthy development.
Some persons like toy spaniels and
some like st. Bernards, some like long
haired dogs and some like short
haired dogs. some want watch dogs
and some want hunting dogs. But
Mrs. Evelyn Walsh Mclean likes them
all. She keeps as personal pets q
huge Great Dane, two tiny Chihua-
huas and yorkshire terrier with q