Evening star., 1942-11-29
By X. X. Taynfon.

With the close Of the Camden
IN. j. show last week the dog
show year closed. In the past there
have been some December shows in
the New York area. but this year
Camden was the finale. And a
very pleasant finale it was, all
things considered. Entries and gate
were both we'll above expectations
and the quality of the dogs exhibited
was superior to that seen at this
show in previous years.
Following the hustle of the Phila-
delphla fixture on the day preceding.
the atmosphere of the Camden show
was pleasantly, leisurely and relaxed.
Yet, Interestingly enough, there were
only 100 dogs less at this show and
the Judging was all over by 7::30 in
stead Of the 1l;30 of the Philadel-
phia show
Among the interesting incidents
at the last double-header was the
defeat OF Mrs. James Austins re-
noWned Pekingese, ch. Che Lie of
Matson's Catawba, which holds
world record for best of breed and
best in show awards for dog of
this breed. Its best of breed awards
numbered over 1875. The dog which
defeated him was also owned by
Mrs. Austin and was entered in the
open class. The newcomer was sec
ond in the toy group, first in the
group going to Mrs. Austin's toy
poodle, ch. Karetina of Muriclar.
which had won best in the pro-
gressive toy dog show the week be-
fore.
Another interesting bit was the
return of ch. Serenade of Mazelaine.
Mrs. Richard Kettles outstanding
boxer bitch. to the show ring. Sere-
made is another of the best in show
winners which held the country's
attention last year. She was re-
tired from the show ring for breed
Ing. much to the surprise of the
fancy, which thought her an out
standing boxer. but not a good
breeding proposition. She whelped
and raised fine litter of puppies
and made her comeback at Phila-
delphia, where she met and con-
auered the best boxers now being
shown
The old adage that dog show is
a chancey thing was we'll exempI-
fed at the two shows. The best
OF winners in Shetland sheepdogs
at Philadelphia could do no better
than reserve winners at Camden
although the competition was not
as great. In bulldogs the winner
OF Philadelphia wasn't in the run
nlng at Camden and the Camden
winner wasn't even in the ribbons
at Philadelphia.
One OF the most interesting ex-
hlolts at the Philadelphia show was
the benchful of German Shepherds
from the Widener estate. These
dogs are being trained for Coast
Guard duty and were under the con-
troll OF a detail of Coast Guards
men, whose colorful uniforms made
bright pattern at the show. The
variety group judging was preceded
by an exhibit of the work now being
done by these dogs. Another ex-
hibit Of trained dogs was that of
the Airedales employed as guards
by the Philadelphia Suburban Water
Supply Co.
Dog show rumors few thick and
fast at the Philadelphia show.
Among those of general interest is
the story that the Morris and Essex
show is of again. This biggest and
best show was Cancelled for 1912.
Immediately after the 1912 Katonai,
show a date was applied for in
l943. Now due to the stringent
gasoline rationing rules it is appar-
emily considered wisest to forego the
l943 date, too.
Another rumor OF even greater
local interest is that which con-
Germs the Maryland Kennel Club
show in Balytimore. This show,
one OF the oldest in the country,
has all plans set and work done
for their customary end or January
or early February fixture. However,
the Fifth Regiment Armory, the
usual show locale, IL now being put