Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-04


breeds, designed by man to
Il meet a specific need. That it
meets this need admirably cannot be
gainsaid. 1t is the original police dog,
that is, a dog trained to do police
work. Also it was one of the most
widely used breeds of dogs during the
World War for intelligence and rescue
work
Probably it merely is a matter of
than the Doberman Pinscher captured
the popular Imagination in 1918 and
skyrocketed that breed to heights of
popularity unprecedented up to that
time. Yet, on second consideration,
the luck may be that Of the Dober-
man and the Doberman breeder, for
that sort of popularity has its inevi-
table aftermath. So-called police dogs
and German shepherds fill the pound
of every city.
The Doberman Pinscher still
is one of the highly regarded
breeds for which prospective
purchasers are willing to pay
fair price, breed which it Is
distinction to own.
In appearance, the Doberman is
sleek, smart, outstanding dog, about the
size of an Airedale or little larger.
The more popular color is black with
rich, reddish tan markings on face
and legs. However, an even light
chocolate color is acceptable. The ears
are cropped to small. outstanding
point. The tail is docked close to the
body. The whole effect is that of
powerful, racy, proud animal, full of
fire and courage.
The Doberman Pinscher has been
widely advertised as the dog with the
human brain. There can be no doubt
that he is an extremely intelligent
fellow. easily trained and dependable
for all sorts of guardian duties. But
like many children with a very high
I. G., he can readily be spoiled.
More than any other breed,
the DOberman needs intelligent
handling, and is the better for
professional training.
In choosing dog of this breed,
particular attention should be paid
to steadiness and temperament. Ger
tain strains should be avoided IL the
dog is contemplated as a family or
neighborhood pet.
Jens Christensen, well-known Do
herman Pinscher breeder, recently has
moved to Washington from Buffalo.
N. Y. He owns the title to some 200
dogs, but has a unique method of
maintaining them in private homes
until they are bred. Anybody inter-
ested in acquiring a dog of this breed
might be interested in getting in
touch with him at 1916 Kalorama
road northwest.
JUST off the press is a new volume
on the st. Bernard, written by
Joseph Fleischli, president of the st.
Bernard Club of America and pub
lished by the Judy Publishing Co. Of
Chicago.
This Is very complete and
up-to-date history Of the breed,
with chapters on the care, train
ing and breeding Of this type Of
dog.
Inc book is profusely and beauti-
iully illustrated with photographs and
line drawings. Many of the best
known champions are shown in full
page pictures which make study of
the breed points easy.
Our Canadian cousins are following
the example of their mother country
and importing judges for their biggest
dog shows from the United States.
Undoubtedly, the most important show
OF the year in Canada is the one held
IN conjunction with the ROYAL Winter
Fair at Toronto. This year, the show
takes place on November %, "a and Is.
Mrs. o. C. Hartman, socially
prominent in Washington and
New York. is scheduled TO Judge
the terrier group with the excep-
fion Of cairn terriers and bull
terriers.
The cairns will be judged by Mr..
Hartman and the bull terriers by
Justice Mcfarland, one of the most
noted bull terrier breeders in the
world. DR.. Jos. Reddens will do SPORT
ing dogs and Boston terriers. John
Cans will sort out the German shep-
herds, and Walter j. Graham will do
all other breeds. Best in show will be