Evening star., 1937-01-15

StOn, RuUcOLe henneLS, S1tOeT
apiece, 50 II Is not unlikely that
the suppositional tent would
have to be a big one to be worth
all 1t cost.
There are about ZOO licensed judges
on the American Kennel Club lists,
most of whom are licensed to judge
only few breeds. Only 81 people are
licensed to Judge all the breeds recog-
nized by the American Kennel Club,
and these 81 are in such great de-
mand at the all-breed shows that it
is estimated that one of them may
award some $4,000 ribbons a year.
NEW YEAR greetings from the Ma
= tional Capital Kennel Club this
year took on a cleverly personalized
appearance. The pale green card
showed a cartoon of dog show
bench on which three dogs were con-
versing The center balloon asked,
Il wonder if Soanso's dogs will be at
the National Capital Show this year?"
And Soandso's name was let
tered in so neatly as TO make it
appear that it had been printed
along with the rest of the card.
A number of kennels sent out calen-
dars instead of Christmas greeting
cards this year. One of the most
beautiful received was that from the
Bellhaven Kennels, which showed a
head study of one of the collies for
which that kennel is famous. The
Aspin Hill Kennels sent out extremely
attractive cards with head studies Of
Ch. Aspin Hill High Time II. Christ
mas greetings from the Dohertys
showed one of their bulldog puppies
and their baby in af1ectionate prox-
unity.
A T THE annual election Of the Ma
= tional Capital Kennel Club Joe
O'Hare was elected. for the eighth con-
secutive term. as president. The vice
president is Frank Downing of Balti-
more and the secretary E. A. Honsick.
both being former incumbents. The
treasurer is Sam Woolner of Washing
ton Grove, Md, comparative new
conner to kennel club circles in Wash
ington, but an active member Of
several clubs. O'Hare will spend only
part of 1887 in this vicinity, as he is
moving to New York for business rea-
sons, but plans to maintain part
time Office here.
The total number Of dogs registered
to the end of November in the year
1896 was 77.45o. of which 1850 were
registered in November. Cocker span
iels were first in that month, with a
registration of 1904. Boston terriers
were second. with a total Of 899. Scot
tish terriers, with 697 registered in
November, were third. OF the SO
breeds registered in November. 81
showed increases or maintained the
place they had gained in the same
month in 1885. This would seem to
enduring popularity of many breeds.
IN RESPONSE to requests, this
column will try to publish answers
to doggy questions of general interest.
If you are puzzled about something
pertaining to your dog. or the dog of
anybody else, ask about it. I may
know the answer.
P. Al would like to have some
information or book about the
Dalmatian dog known as the coach
dog
Answer-The Dalmatian originated
in Dalmatia, one-time province of
Austria. There he was bred as a
hunting dog, as well as for guarding
the pannier laden pack horses when
they went to market They were i'm
ported into England as hunters, as
they were believed to be related to the
Spanish pointers, which they resembled
in conformation. However, the dogs
themselves settled their vocation by
to trail coaches rather than
game.
With the passing of horse
drawn vehicles the DaImatian
lost In popularity, but now is
coming into vogue again as
household pet.
The Dalmatian very much resembles
the pointer, although he is somewhat
smaller. His head should be clean
cut and of fair length, with we'll
defined stop. Black-spotted dogs should