Evening star., 1942-08-30
NEWS OF DOGDOM
Notes on Variety of Subjects of Interest
In Washington and Vicinity

naturally, brought our dog with us,
determined to do everything possible
to keep him well and happy even in
an apartment.
He's half breed, predominantly
shepherd, just over l year in age.
very intelligent. I walk him on the
lead three hours daily, but he wants
to run fully, roll over on his back
and other puppy things. and in
cidentally am losing weight at a
serious rate. We have him now at
boarding kennel, but want him
with us, if We could just find some
one within reasonable distance with
securely fenced-in yard, where I
could take him. staying with him.
of course, for two or three hours
every day. would be willing to pay
literally for such two or three
hour privilege daily. Even If such
place could be found too far away
to conveniently walk, would try to
find cab driver who would take us
there daily
The problem of giving a large,
young dog sufficient exercise lis
serious one in city. That is why
Dog Walkers, Inc, was so successful
in New York when it started, and
why such an organiza ton would
undoubtedly make a success here.
However, much of this particular
problem is probably due to the dogs
boredom, not his need of exercise.
He hasn't much to do or think of
in city apartment and mas learned
that he can get action of sort from
his mistress by demanding a walk.
A half hours romp in one of the
city parks that permits dogs to run
at large, good workout retrieving
thrown ball, will probably work off
much OF the dogs excess energy at
much smaller physical cost for his
mistress and with much less loss of
time.
While 1t is still very early to think
OF Christmas and the purchase of
Christmas present pups, it NAV not
be too soon to remind people that
nttlng dog to its new owners and
environment means considering size
and temperament of the dog as well
as the cuteness of the puppy.
The birmingham (Mass) log
Show was an unqualified success. II
mad an entry of almost 900 dogs.
which, unless I am mistaken, is the
largest 1t has ever had. It was in the
usual, beautiful spot. and was beauti-
fully and Hospitality run. Arthur
Forbush OF this city judged bulldogs
ana mad the largest entry OF this
breed ever exhibited at this fixture.
Botn his winners dog and winners
oltcn completed their championships
under him.
Another Washingtonian who
lourneyed to Massachusetts was
Goroon Barton who showed his own
boxer Xyrid of Tulgey Woods to best
OF winners and took four points. He
showed Tor Mrs. Laurence Slesfn-
gerthe, well-known Oh. Overture of
Mazelaine both at Framingham and
Hamilton, Mass, and both times got
best OF breed and first in the working
group with her.
Keith Merrill. who lives here some
OF the time and up yonder some of
the time, showed three of his home
grown puppies, Southdown Abaca,
Southdown Abano and Southdown
tumble, all of which won their re-
spective classes.
Members Of the Old Dominion
Kennel Club who own dogs that
have finished championships since
January, 1941, are asked to get in
touch with Arthur Forbush. This
club is giving a special trophy to
every member owned dog which can
qualify.
The September dog show premium
lists have been coming in. Entries
for Tuxedo, New York and Rye,
N. Y, must be in the hands of the
Foley Dog Show Organization, 2009
Ransted street, Philadelphia, by
noon tomorrow. These are two of
the best fall shows in the New York
City show area. They take place
over the Labor Day week end. The
following weekend dog shows move
to Altoona and Johnstown, Pa,
which, before the days Of gas and
tire rationing were considered
around the corner from Washington,
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