Title: Breeder and sportsman
Identifier: breedersportsma351899sanf (find matches)
Year: 1882 (1880s)
Authors:
Subjects: Horses
Publisher: San Francisco, Calif. : (s. n. )
Contributing Library: San Francisco Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: California State Library Califa/LSTA Grant

View Book Page: Book Viewer
About This Book: Catalog Entry
View All Images: All Images From Book
Click here to view book online to see this illustration in context in a browseable online version of this book.

Text Appearing Before Image:
Coming Events. BENCH SHOWS. July 19-15-Western Canada Kennel Show. Winnipeg, Man. A. ^uly^-^-Santa Barbara Kennel Club. 2d annual show. G. A. Wilson, sec'y. ,,«*ââ gept 4-5-6-7-Toronto Industrial Exhibition Association, lltn an Tinaf show W P. Praser, secy, Toronto. Q_*n, Oct. 2^TexaB Kennel Club's 2d annual show. Sydney Smith ^ov^-S^-Ame-ican Pet Dos Club. 3d annual show, 8. C. Hodge, Sup't, New York. ^^ ^^ Aug 31-Iowa Field Trials Ass' n. 2d annual trials. Emmeteburg. ^p^-WesTem Canada Kennel Club. Amateur. La Salle, Man. AS^e6-Ma7Ditoba Field Trials Club. 13th annual trials. Morris, Mtot.3Y-MSnraSkhSfVaUeyG.&P.P.A«'n. Greene Co. Pa. A. C'Novtfr-loa^Ddent Field Trial Club. 1st annual trials. Bicknell, Ind. Geo. D. (nax5eld, sec'y. â â ., âM. Nov 6-Inrtiana Kield Trial Clnb trials. S. H Socwell, sec y. Nov 14-Ioternational Field Trial Club. 10th annual trials. Chat- ham, Out. W. B. Wells, Bec'y. w rwwi Nov. 14-IUinois Field Trial Ass'n. inaugural trials. O. W. Fergu- KNov!C14lohIo Field Trials Club. Washington C. H. C. E. Banghn, ^Nov. 17-Eastera Field Trials Club. Newton, N. C. S. C. Bradley, 86Nqv. 20-Missouri Held Trials Ass'n. 3d annual trials. L. S. Er?e^V-Cuntinental Field Trails Club. Newton, N, C. Theo ^Jan8!*?I9ub-Paci6c Coast Field Trials. 17th annual trials. Bakerefield. J. E. de Ruyter, Bec'y. ... . «ââ Feb. 5.1900-Alabama Field Trials Clnb. 4th annual trials. Green- ville. T. H. Spencer, sec'y. â â¢> DOINGS IN DOGDOM. John Lucas last week shipped the English setter bitch Dolly Y (Hope's RidgeâHope), owned by M. Abrahams of this city, to H. B. Ledbetter, Farmiogton, Mo., where she will be bred to Marie's Sport. The fox terrier bitch Cairnsmuir Calliope, a daughter of Cairnsmuir Kinsman, bred lo R*by Ding Dong, a son of Cb. Go Bang, has been purchased from Mr. G. M. Carnochan by the Invincible Kennels, Montreal, Derby entries for the January field trials at Bakersfield close to-day. The list of entries so far has beep an encour- aging one. Field trial affairs are now beginning to attract the attention and interest of many sportBmen and lover? of the field dog. It is more than probable that the 1900 trials will be a record event. A Great Dane that is rapidly fulfilling past expectations Is Blinker Murphy; recently he has been improving in form to a remarkable degree. We saw him on a ferry boat last Sunday after he had been given a run over the Marin hills; notwithstanding his weight and size he seemed to be in almost perfect condition. A neat pamphlet recently issued by the Cincinnati Fox Terrier Club containing the rules and stakes of the club, standards, a list of champions of record aho a series of fine half tone engravings of many prominent fox terriers besides other interesting information to fanciers is now on sale at this office, the price being 25 cents per copy. The Pacific Mastiff Club have elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Dr. F. W. d'Evelyn, president; C. A. Spreckels, vice-president; J. P. Norman, secretary-treasurer; Dr. F. W. d'Evelyn, C. A. Spreckels and D. S. Murray directors. Seabury H. Mastick of New York was elected delegate to the American Kennel Club and Drs. F. W.Skaife and K. O. Steers were appointed veterinary officers. Win. J. Peay Strachan has had the ill luck to lose, by sudden death on June 18th, his good fox terrier dog St. Vigilant. Vigilant was bred by the Norfolk Kennels and whelped in August, 1897, by Valuator out of Norfolk Vslse. His sons Scorcher, Golden Dandy and a daughter Santa Rosa were all winners at the recent bench show in this city. He was looked upon as one of the leading fox terrier sires on the Coast and bid fair to make a grand record. This loss to the fancy is to be regretted very much, but however Mr. Strachan (emulating the pluck of the breed he fancies) has made arrangements to replace the void in his kennels by the purchase by another good one. When a dog is better than the average exemplar of hie breed and as a sire is earning renown, it is always well to keep him before the public so that he may Becure more opportunities to make good his claim as a pillar of the etud. There h no telling when a stud dog may strike a strain of blood in the female sent to be mated with him which "nicks," as the term goes, with his own. The "nick" should be fol- lowed up every time, not only through the individuals who first proclaimed its success, but through others of the same blood. That is, if a certain bitch throws good stock to a certain dog, is it not reasonable for a wise man to secure sisters of the bitch or others nearly allied to her and try the combination some more. A recent visit to the Mt. View Kennels, Sao Clemente, Marin county, developed the fact that nearly fifty dogs are now at the kennels in charge of John Lucas. We were shown a sextette of pointers including Alec C, three of his sons, Queen High and another bitch that would stir up the feelings of a sportsman to the highest pitch of enthusiasm. The Btyle, action and work of those beautiful pointers was a revelation in regard to what a perfect specimen of the pointer should be. Lucas has also a Derby entry, a pointer, that be is sanguine will show at the trials in January. Two beauti- ful English setter puppies out of Frank Maskey's elegant bitcn Rod's Chaff are in fine condition. A number of young dogs are being prepared for field work this fall Several invalids in the hospital were in comfortable quarters and getting along nicely. These kennels are very commodious and most conveniently arranged. Plenty of running water, good grounds for exercise or work on birds and other neces- sary adjuncts that go to create a first class canine hostelry make the lot of Lucas' charges a pleasant one for the time being. Fullerton. Kennel Registry. Visits, Sales, Whelps and Names Claimed published In this column free of charge. Please use the following form: VISITS. Stockdale Kejnels' (Bakersfield) pointer bitch Jacquena to same owner's Cuba of Kenwood (Glenbeigh Jr.- Dodge's Stella) May 16, 1899. R. M. Dodge's pointer bitch Dodge's S ella to Stockdale Kennels Sam's Bow (Plain SamâDolly Dee II) May 24, 1899. Stockdale Kennels' (Bakersfield) pointer bitch Rita (Cuba of KenwoodâJacquena) to same owner's Sam's Bow (Plain 8amâDolly Dee 11), June 5. 1899. M. J. Fairchlld's Great Dane bitch Yukon to same own- er's Blinker Murphy (Osceola BeyâOrchard Trilby) June 4, 6, 1899. Rev. Coyle's rough coat St. Bernard bitch to E. Pferdner'a Shasta (ReglovâEmpress Judo) June 16, 1899. A. Gonzales' rough coat St. Bernard bitch Lady Delight (JudgeâLad* Gladys 8 ) to E Pferdner's 8hasta (Reglovâ Empress J-;noj June 22, 24, 1899. Jno. Brown's black cocker bitch Beauty (Pluto IIâBessie B.) to Plumeria Cocker Kennels' Ch. Viscount (Cb. PiepaDiaâTootsie) June 27, 18;-9. SALES. Presidio Kennels sold a rough coat St. Bernard dog pup by Shastaâimp. Countess to E. Pferdner, Victoria, June 26, 1899. WHELPS. T. J. Blight's black cocker bitch Black Sue (Sanders' Bob âimp. Chippie) whelped June 23d, seven puppiesâ2 dog?, 5 bitchesâto Plumeria Cocker Kennels'Cb. Viecoant (Ch. PicpaniaâTootsie). Recent advices from the Stockdale Kennels are to the effect that a good Derby entry from there will be seen in the field next January. Manager Dodge says the late hot weather has not had any ill effects on the youngsters in the kennels. Lots of young birds are on the Tevis ranch just now, this is a promising indication for good work in the field trials next year. The pointer bitch Rita, who was bred to Sam's Bow, has shown herself to be a grand worker in the field, she is very fast and has a wonderful noBe; the results of this breeding should be a good "nick." All o> the Stockdale dogs are looking at their best just now, being in good condition for the fall season's work. Frank Weber's grocery at 157 Second street, New York caught fire one morning recently. While the firemen were at work Mrs. Weber stood on the sidewalk and wept. Sbe wiped her eyes on her apron and sobbed : "Baby, oh, my bady 1 I know he will be burned to death." 8ach woe moved the heart of Fireman Ahearn of Fire Patrol No. 2 to desperate resolve. He plunged into the burniog ho ise and groped around for the imperilled child. His hands clutched a pug dog that sn°rled and snappjd. No other being was there. He fired the dog out and told Mr.= . Weber that it was all he found. The woman snatched the Least up and kiBsed it. "Oh, it is my baby," she Bobbed. The fireman stared and went aside and Bwore. The greatest greyhound of the past twenty years died on Monday, June 5, at Short Flatt Tower, Northumberland, the place of his nativity, and where he was reared by his breeder" Mr. Edward Dent, writes Skiddaw, in the English Field. There are many contemporary coursing men who will not hesitate to affirm that Fullerton was absolutely the very beet greyhound that ever went to slips; in other words, that he was a marvel of marvels among his species. True, he estab- lished a record in firstly dividing and then winning three Waterloo Cups in four successive years. On the other hand, there are living veterans io the sport who, without decrying Fullerton'B wonderful performances ever the Al'car country, nevertheless would consider twice before placiog the dog at the Bummit of the pinnacle of canine fame. Among these authorities one may quote Capt. Ellie, who, in the Encyclo- paedia of 8port, remarks: "Fullerton stands pre-eminent as tbe winner or divider of four (Waterloo) cups, as much an idol of the public as Master McGratb, and probably of the same class, as their owners carefully declined to subject them to that test of stoutness which appeals to every courser's heart, however much he may admire tbe speed which brings a dog first to the hare and the carefulness which Beeps him in his place." These observations, as a matter of fact, apply with equal force to Master McGratb, who at the end of hie career was similarly proclaimed the greatest wonder of all time on the coursing field, although there were plenty of ex- perts who classed Bab at tbe Bowster as a better greyhouod, for the cogent reason that she had proved herself facile princeps in every class of country. Like 'horses for courses," there are also "greyhounds for Altcar," and in this respect Fullerton may justly be stamped as a peerless animal over the historical Waterloo Cup arena. Fullerton, as nae been already mentioned, was bred at Short Flatt, he being whelped io April, 1887, so that he was twelve years old at the time of his death. He was one of a litter of ten. It is almost unnecessary to repeat that he was by Greentick, out ot Mr. Dent's own bitch, Bit of Fashion. His first appearance was in the fiaydock Park enclosure, in the Derby of Seventy-two acceptances, which, after display- ing very marked pace and cleverness over half a dozen opponents, he lost to Mr. Gladstone's Greengage, who, com- paratively the fresher dog, led and won a short course The same season saw the beginning of the late Colonel North's connecion with Fullerton. TdJb was at the sale of Mr. Dent's kennel of greyhounds, when the puppy was knocked down to the Colonel for 850 guineas, the highest price ever given for a greyhound at auction. Fullerton and several others returned to Short Flatt, and Mr. Dent thereupon undertook the management of Colonel North's string. It is an often-told tale how Fullerton divided the Waterloo Cop of his puppy season with his kennel companion, Trooghend, who had been bought at the same great sale for 470 guineas, and how he subsequently won outright three consecutive Waterloo Cups. The last was the crowning performance of the then veteran's career, as from first to last he ran with all the integrity and dash of a puppy, staying on in the most severe of bis ordeals without a suspicion of flinching. Fuller- ton's marvelous constitution, combined with the great skill of his trainer, had now reached a level never before touched by a greyhound, and it would have been judicious had he been permitted to retire with his well-won laurels But, having satisfactorily answered the question in a trial at home, it was determined to send him to Blips for his fifth Waterloo. The infatuationâone can liken it toi othing elseâ impelled his thousands of admirers to take the absurd price of 4 to 1 abont the old dog; but nature was at last exhausted; the dog had had his day, and Fullerton's colors were lowered in the second round by the Irish representative, Full Captain. He was then put to the stud, the exceptional fee of 50 guineas being announced, bo keen was tbe demand for the services of the famous son of Grentick and Bit of Fashion. However. Fullerton turned out a complete and totally unexpected failure, in that he was unable to propagate his race. As a sequel to straying away from bis Kentish home, and his singular restoration, after some days' wandering about the country, Colonel .North made a present of his old favorite to Mr. Dent, and Fullerton's resting place was at the old spot on the Northumberland moors. Fullerton was a perfect model of what a greyhound should be, and his running weight was 65 pounds- He not only possessed tbe invaluable attribute of speed, but he was un- usually quick with bis hares, in both of which essential qualifications he was a reflex of bis sensational predecessor, MaBter McGrath. RevertiDg to bis pace, however, it is gen- erally understood that his brother, Simonian. who was two years the younger, could always lead him at home. Finally, he won thirty-one courses and lost two, singularly on tbe occasion of his first and last appearances in public.
Text Appearing After Image:
Oomlno; Events. Jnly 16âEighth °atordav Fly-Casting Contest. Stow Lake.2:30 p. u. July 16âEighth Sunday My-Caaiiog Contest. Stow Lake, 10 a. m. One of the most killing dies used by anglers this season la John Benii'e Roval Governor. The fish ladder at the FoUom dam is out of repair and it is claimed that if the necessary repairs are not Boon made, fish will be unable to go above the dam this year to epawn. In capturing gulls the sea lion displays no little skill and cunning, says tbe Scientific American. When in pursuit of a gull, it dives deeply under tbe water and swims some dis- tance from where it disappeared ; then, rising cautiously, it exposes tbe tip of its nose along the surface, at the tame time giving it a rotary motion. The unwary bird on the wing, seeing the object near by, alights to catch it, while tbe sea lion at the same moment settles beceath the waves, and at one bound with extended j&ws seizes its screaming prey and instantly devours it. It has been found necessary to restock with sturgeon the waters of Washington State, the cause of the disappearance of the fish is not given. Possibly reason can be found for it in the use of the so called "Chinese system"âhundreds of barb- less hooks placed close together on sections of anchored line upon which the fish are caught as they swim close to the bottom. A Tacoma diepatch of tbe 19tb iost. states: Fish Commissioner Little has been making some preparations ae to the supply of sturgeon, and has come to tbe conclusion that with careful protection tbe waters of the State can again be stocked with this fish, which brings in a targe revenue- There are still a good number of small sturgeon in many of the streams, though the six and seven hundred pounders of a few years ago are scarce. The plan of replenishing the stock by artificial hatcheries as in the case of salmon and shad, bas been broached, and possibly Bomethiog in that line may be taken in hand by tbe fisheries department the coming season, in an experimental way, with a view to more extensive work if the trial proves successful. - ⦠â Tbe county fish and game warden bas probably seriously impaired Mb constitution this week in the arduous pursuit of other duties besides drawing hissahry and breath. A seizure of 1000 pounds of illegal underweight striped bass was made and the distribution of the seized fish among various charit- able institutions was again duly paraded in the columns of the daily prees. The fish were expressed from Pinole and were consigned to D. Cereghino & Co., E, B. Iogoglia, American Union Fish Company and A. PaladioiâNo arrests were made as no one stepped forward to claim tbe bassâIt was not given out as to whether there was a glut in the fish mar- ket or not, sometimes when there is an over supply it has been the practice to dump the surplus fish into the bay, thus keeping up prices and at the same time filling the the stomachs of the crabs and ground shark;âthe fish mer- chants, they of the maccarooi surnames know all about these scaly divertisements that go to turn the wheels of commerce for the Latin quarter. Small-sized striped bass are and have been for a long time past sent to this city almost daily. It is notorious that they can be purchased io tbe fish markets and that small striped bass are served on tbe tables of many restaurants and hotels in this city. The prolific breeding of this fish luckily, is the only reason why they have been saved from utter exter- mination bo persisteotly has the law been violated. The striped bass is destined to make San Francisco bay fishing famous, but the era of sport for the angler has been retarded many years because of the enormous destruction of young fish in violation of the law for their protection. A close season for at least two months in the year should prevail against net fishermen.

Note About Images