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In Wire-haired Fox-terrier Dogs Mr. F. H. Field's Tatters was first, Mr. Richardson's Splinter second, and Mr. W. Allison's Tip third. In like Bitches that capital brace Birch and Bristles (afterwards so often in the prize list, but then youngsters) were first and second for Mr. G. F. Richardson. In Wire-haired Puppies Mr. Richardson won with his Brush over Mr. E. H. Harris's Wasp.
In Rough Sheep-dogs Mr. M. C. Ashwin's Cocksie took the champion prize. In a large class of over thirty Open Rough Dogs Mr. J. H. Mather's Rover was first, Mr. Brockner's Chieftain second, and Mr. Cobden's Young Hero third. In like Bitches, over twenty in class, Mr. W. Arkwright won with Rhoda, Mr. W. W. Thomson (with Bess) and Mr. F. G. Banbury (with Lassie) coming next. Amongst twenty Rough Sheep-dog Puppies Mr. Boyle's Belle was first, followed by Mr. Arkwright's Robbie and Mr. Ashwin's Islay as equal seconds.
The winners in Smooth Collies were Mr. Thomson's Hawk and Mr. Mapplebeck's Fan.
Mr. Fawdry won in Dalmatians with Captain.
In Large Bull-dogs Mr. Petrie won with Noble. In Medium-sized Dogs Mr. Wilson's Death (a brindle, if I remember rightly, which had been shortly before the show purchased at the London Dogs' Home for a low price) was first, with Mr. G. J. Brown's Apollo second, and Mr. Newton's Crib third. In Medium Bitches Mr. Harry Layton won with the typical Venom, followed by Mr. J. W. Gurney's Lulu and Captain Holdsworth's Polly. Three well-known specimens were "in the money" in Small Bull-dogs - Captain Holdsworth's Doon Brae, Mr. Robert Fulton's Top (own brother to Sancho Panza), and Mr. J. H. R. Smith's Baby. In Small Bull-bitches Mr. J. H. R. Smith's Nell was first, Mr. W. Newton's Sal o' Shoreditch being next in order.
Large-sized Bull-terriers (thirteen entries) found Mr. Boyce's Venus in front, with Mr. Alfred George second with his Bill George, and Mr. W. Adams third with Shark. In Medium Bull-terriers (also thirteen entries) Mr. Alfred George took first and second with Scottish Chief and Duke. Mr. A. M. Wigram's Riot won in Bull-terriers under 16 lb.
In a small lot of Bedlingtons the prizes went to Colonel Cowen's Ask 'Im II. and Mr. Hook's Young Nailer.
In the single class for Irish Terriers the winners were Mr. H. Mapplebeck's Fan and Dr. Carey's Spuds.
Mr. Mather's Vril and Mr. Alfred George's Sterling took first and second in Smooth-haired Terrier Dogs. In like class for Bitches Mr. Roocroft was first and second with Sylph II. and Pink.
In Large-sized Black-and-tan Terriers Mr. H. Mapplebeck swept the board with Nettle and Wasp. In Small ditto Mrs. B. Monck was first and third with Queen III. and Lively, the other winner being Mr. Smyth's Saff.
In Drop-eared Skyes Mr. W. E. Easten won with Scottish Queen, followed by Mr. J. Pratt's Corrie and Donald. In Prick-eared Skyes the order was: Mr. Cunningham's Venus first, Mr. Brooke's Warlock second, and Mrs. Perry's Guy third.
Dandie Dogs had a capital entry of twenty, in which Mr. Murchison's Melrose was first, Captain Brownlow's Pagan second, and Mr. W. E. Turner's Badger third. In Dandie Bitches (twenty-two entries) Rev. E. S. Tiddeman's Ailie won, Mr. F. Wardell's Tapie coming second.
Yorkshire Terriers had poor support in entries. Mrs. M. A. Foster won with Smart; Mr. R. Greenwood was second with Viper.
Dachshunds numbered thirty-three in all classes. In Black-and-tan Dogs not over II in. high Mrs. P. M. Hoare was first and second with Dessaney and Faust. In Black-and-tan Bitches not over 10 in. high Mrs. P. M. Hoare was first with Frida, Mr. P. de Castro second with Paulina. In Other than Black-and-tan Dogs not over II in. Mr. Arkwright won with Xaverl, Captain D. Shaw and Mr. M. Wootton following with Von and Zigzag respectively. In like Bitches under 10 in. high Mr. Arkwright's Senta was first, Mr. H. Allan's Dacho second. In a class for any over II in. high Mr. Arkwright's Olga won.
The winners in Pomeranians were Mr. Fawdry's Charley, Mr. Goas's Black Peter, and Mr. W. Huhn's Spitz.
In Black Poodles Miss A. Compton won with Kaiser, Mine. Felix being second with Victor. In Other than Black Mr. P. M. Hoare's Bismarck won.
In Pug-dogs Mr. H. Maule's Tragedy was first, Miss A. A. L.
Jaquet's Turn Turn second, and Mr. J. Lewis's Sootey third. Mrs. Monck won in Pug Bitches with Daisy, followed by Sir G. R. Prescott (with Nina) and Mr. J. H. Lock (with Judy). In Pug Puppies Mr. H. Maule was first with Gipsy Queen, Mrs. Monck next in order with Evy.
Lady Giffard was first and second in Maltese Terriers with the beautiful Hugh and Lord Clyde (two of the best I have seen of the variety), Mr. D. Ganterton third with Prince.
Mrs. Wildman's Duke of Bow headed the Blenheim Class, with Messrs. Forder and Keelner following with Lizzie and Prince Charlie.
In Black-and-tan King Charles Spaniels Mrs. Forder was first with Young Jumbo, Mr. Garwood's Prince second. In King Charles Other than Black-and-tan the order was: first, Mr. Garwood's Dandy; second, Mr. R. Earp's Tweedledee.
Mr. J. Fletcher won in Italian Greyhounds with Wee Flower, Mrs. Monck being second and third with her Jessie and Duke.
Mrs. Monck took first and second in Smooth Toy Terriers with Belle and Minnie, Mrs. Dier's Pink coming third. In Rough Toy Terriers Mrs. Monck's Prince and Pride were first and second; Sir George Giffard was third with Katie.
In Sporting Puppies the winners were Mr. George Earl (with Setters), Mr. Tredinnick (with Fox-terriers), and Mr. G. Foster (with Retrievers). In Non-Sporting Puppies Mr. R. Thornton won with Rough-coated St. Bernards, Mr. Chatwin being second with Pugs. Messrs. R. Carr and E. R. Ray won in Collie Puppies.

DOG SHOWS AS THEY ARE NOW.
From a drawing by R. H. Moore, by permission of Spratt's Patent, Ltd.
 
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