THE BRITISH BULLDOG CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

1928

Expressing wishes for a continuance of the success of our dog columns, Mr. A. H. Vogelsang writes: “It is a long time since we have seen notes in reference to the British Bulldog Club.” I, as a member, would like to know how the club stands.” (Observer Sat 28 Jan 1928)

The British Bulldog Club held a general meeting on February 15 at the Y.M.C.A. with a fair attendance. Mr. G. Smith, tendered his resignation as “secretary” owing to the illness of his wife and his uncertain hours of work. The resignation was accepted with regret, and Mr. Beal, a vice-president of the Canine Fanciers Kennel Club and a committeeman of the Torrens Valley Show, was appointed to the vacant position. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will still do all they can for the club. Members wish Mrs. Smith a speedy recovery. Two new members of the committee Mrs. A. A. Smith and Mr. Kersis were elected to fill vacancies. Members hope that the Kennel Association will take a little more interest in the weaker clubs. (Observer Sat 3 Mar 1928)

This club held its annual general meeting at the Majestic Chambers. There was a good attendance of members. The secretary read the report and balance sheet, showing the club to be on the right side of the ledger. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. W. Perry; president, Mr. F. E. Weston; secretary andtreasurer, Mr. A. A. Smith; committee, Messrs. Shurgott, Vogelsang, Savage, Clarke and Mrs. A. A. Smith. It was decided to hold the championship show in June. The club has a fine lot of running trophies to be competed for. This club is affiliated with the Kennel Association. The next meeting will be on May 23. Schedules for the show will then be available. (Observer Sat 2 Jun 1928)

The second championship show of the British Bulldog Club was held at the dog pavilion of the Wayville Showground on Saturday. Competition was generally satisfactory, and good quality animals were shown. The officers were Messrs. F. E. Weston (president), J. Schurgott, E. J. Savage, A. H. Vogelsang, and Mesdames A. A. Smith and S. E. Richards (committee) and Mr. A. A. Smith (secretary).

The judge (Mr. W. Perry) stated that there were several strong classes of bitches, and some of the puppies showed promise. However, he would like to point out that as bulldogs must be active dogs they should not be shown too fat, as had been the case with a puppy. Some of the good points of the bulldog could not be exhibited by a dog which was too fat.

Mrs. A. A. Smith’s bitch Heather Bell and her champion dog Alberee Adsum which were the best bitch and dog in the show were favorably commented upon by the judge.

Prize-list:

Dogs: Puppy dogs: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s General Buller (1 and Mr. G. Robert’s Trophy); J. Schurgott’s Montone, A. H. Vogelsang’s Forest Lad. (3 entries)
Junior dog: A. C Parker’s General Buller (1 and Mrs A. A. Smith’s Trophy), J. Schurgott’s Montone, A. H. Vogelsang’s Forest Lad. (4 entries)
Special maiden dog and club’s trophy: G Robert’s King Comedy (1 entry)
Graduate Dog: G Robert’s King Comedy (1 and Mr. A. A. Smith’s Trophy), R. H. Bassett’s Sudcliff Rotherset, Mrs. A. A. Smith’s General Buller. (4 entries)
Intermediate Dog: R. H. Bassett’s Sudcliff Rotherset (1 and Mrs A. A. Smith’s Trophy), Mrs. A. A. Smith’s General Buller, E. J. Savage’s Brooksby Stirling (3 entries).
Limit Dog: R. H. Bassett’s Sudcliff Rotherset (1 and Mrs A. A. Smith’s Trophy), A. C Parker’s General Buller (2 entries)
Australian Bred dog: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Ch. Alberee Adsum (1 and Mr. Richard’s Trophy), G. Robert’s King Comedy, R. H. Bassett’s Sudcliff Rotherset (4 entries)
Open dog: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Ch. Alberee Adsum (1 and Mr. Weston’s Trophy), G. Robert’s King Comedy, R. H. Bassett’s Sudcliff Rotherset (4 entries).
Novice owners novice dog: G. Robert’s King Comedy, (1 and Mrs. Savage’s Trophy), A. H. Vogelsang’s Forest Lad. (2 entries)
Baby Puppy dog: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Alberee Demon (1 and Mr and Mrs Cameron’s Trophy), J. Schurgott’s Mantone (2 entries)
Challenge Certificate: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Ch. Alberee Adsum

Bitches: Novice owners novice bitch: G. Robert’s Forest Queen (1 rntry)
Novice bitch: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Heather Bell (1 and Mr Schurgott’s trophy), E. J. Savage’s Alberee Black Lady, G. Robert’s Forest Queen (3 entries)
Baby Puppy bitch: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Alberee Cerebus (1 and Mr. Beal’s Medal) (1 entry)
Puppy Bitch: Mrs. O. J. Holzberger’s Lady Sally (1 and Mr. Schurgott’s trophy), Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Alberee Cerebus, G. Robert’s Forest Queen (3 entries)
Junior bitch: E. J. Savage’s Alberee Black Lady (1 and Mr A. H. Vogelsang’s trophy), G. Robert’s Forest Queen (2 entries)
Special maiden bitch: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Heather Bell (1 and club trophy), Mrs. O. J. Holzberger’s Lady Sally, E. J. Savage’s Alberee Black Lady (4 entries)
Graduate bitch: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Heather Bell (1 and sport’s trophy), W. B. Viney’s Alberee Adenough, J. Schurgott’s Mantung Countess (5 entries)
Intermediate bitch: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Heather Bell (1 and R. Solley’s trophy), W. B. Viney’s Alberee Adenough, J. Schurgott’s Mantung Countess (5 entries)
Australian bred bitch: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Heather Bell (1 and Mrs. Helpman’s trophy), J. Schurgott’s Mantung Countess, H. Carter’s Gr. Ch. Brixton G. Betty  (4 entries)
Open bitch: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Heather Bell (1 and Mr. Weston’s trophy), W. B. Viney’s Alberee Adenough, J. Schurgott’s Mantung Countess (5 entries)
Challenge Certificate: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Heather Bell

Specials: Best exhibit in show: (Kennel Association Cup) Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Ch. Alberee Adsum
Best puppy dog or bitch: (Mr. H. Averay’s trophy)  Mrs. O. J. Holzberger’s Lady Sally
Best limit dog or bitch: (Mrs. H. G. Smith’s “Sudworth Trophy”) Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Heather Bell
Best bitch in show:  (Mr. Allen Averay’s Trophy) Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Heather Bell
Best dog in show: (Mr. W. Perry’s Trophy) Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Ch. Alberee Adsum
best Maiden bitch: (Messers. M Schurgott & W Adam’s trophy) Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Heather Bell

(The Advertiser Mon 25 Jun 1928)

QUESTION OF GAIT – Value of Correct Action.

At the championship show of the British Bulldog Club of South Australia, the judge (Mr. W. Perry) condemned overfatness in some exhibits and said that one of the first requirements in the bulldog was that it should be active. Similarly, refusal of the exhibit to lead in the ring and show its qualities was likely to be punished by loss of tickets.

Thus, it will be seen that it is imperative that fanciers should pay attention to the conditioning of dogs to bring out their show points, and also afford them education to secure the exhibition of their qualities to the fullest advantage. It may be a mistake, however, to depend entirely upon personal handling. For instance, at the bulldog show one typical bitch refused to lead for a lad, and only “showed herself” when the owner took the leash. His other string, a virile bulldog, was more amenable to the lad’s control, although he proved an impetuous “handful.” (Observer Sat 7 Jul 1928)

William B. Viney, Wright Street, Adelaide, writes: Now that the major shows for 1928 of the specialist bulldog clubs (Bulldog Club of South Australia and British Bulldog Club of South Australia) are over, having attended both, I would like to compliment the separate managements on the admirable manner in which their exhibitions were conducted. I would like to make special mention of the very able placings by the respective judges (Messrs. Strang and Perry), In my opinion they left no room for criticism It was a delightful and encouraging sight to see a member of one club, by way of friendly favour, leading an exhibit in the other fellow’s ring. This is quite as it should be, and shows a communal interest in the breed that is all to the good. Some very good dogs were on view at each show, but, apart from the best of them, there is room for great improvement in the rank and file! (Observer Sat 7 Jul 1928)

FOUNDED BULLDOG CLUB.

From Mrs. Alice E. Carey, Palmer Place, North Adelaide: Some time ago you published a letter from me with regard to the foundation of the present British Bulldog Club. “Will you allow me to make it clearer? At a meeting held in April. 1923, I was a proxy delegate from the L.K. Club; and with the withdrawal of the S.A. Bulldog Club, we were not represented at that meeting. I was the only one interested in the breed. I asked at that meeting would I be allowed to form another bulldog club to affiliate with the S.A.K.A. It was said I could with ten (10) financial members, and it was moved I be the convener of this new club and should at any time the existing S.A. Bulldog Club apply for affiliation that the club strongest in membership embrace the weaker, as two clubs for the same breed could not be represented at the SA.K.A. I received letters from prominent fanciers, including one from Mr. A. F. Nash, expressing sympathy with the proposition, and hoping the new club would flourish. The name British Bulldog Club was of my own choosing and is in no way connected with the club of 20 years ago. (Observer Sat 21 Jul 1928)

BRITISH BULLDOG CLUB.

Its Foundation and Fight. From W. B. Viney (Adelaide): I was pleased last week to read the remarks of Mrs. Carey with regard to the present British Bulldog Club. For my part, I consider her claims as founder proved, and would consider the members of above club, with the whole of those interested in the S.A. Kennel Association, prepared to join me in thanking her for her interest in the breed at the time she made the move that gave the bulldog its status in the association.

I cannot get away from the idea that one with the interest in the dog that Mrs. Carey displays will soon be out with a bulldog exhibit again. I don’t in any way blame the S.A. Bulldog Club for the stand they took, for at the time I think they would have to sever some splendid associations with bulldog clubs, both in Australia and overseas, and I am assured that their position today lends a fine status to the bulldog in South Australia. Although I see no chance of the bulldogs of the two clubs coming out in common competition in the near future, I have a scheme in mind by which I hope to see at a non-competitive outing, the dogs of both clubs, supported by a few outside exhibits, under the one roof. I think an exhibition on these lines would be a good thing, both as a social meeting of the various people interested in the breed, and at the same time highly educational, with an uplifting influence on the bulldogs of after days.

From “One Who Knows.” Dear Barker —If Alice E. Carey’s statement that the British Bulldog Club which she claims to have founded has no connection with the old body of that name, is correct, how does she explain the fact, that a trophy was claimed by the new body as being the property of the old one reformed. Anyhow, is it O.K. to bring up such ancient history? The British Bulldog Club is putting up a game fight for life. All success to it. (Observer Sat 29 Jul 1928)

The British Bulldog Club of South Australia held its distribution of prizes won at the recent championship show, at the Regal Cafe on the evening of July 18. A much appreciated vocal and musical programme was contributed by Mrs. Miller, Misses Feltz and Dunn, and Messrs. Miller, Martin, and Todd. After the prize distribution, dancing was indulged in. Al together the evening was a social success. There was a large attendance. (Observer Sat 4 Aug 1928)

The British Bulldog Club of S.A. will hold a parade of bulldogs at Jolly ‘s Pavilion on September 1. Mr. H. Cameron has been appointed judge. Mr. A. A. Smith is the hon. secretary. (Saturday Journal Sat 11 Aug 1928)

The British Bulldog Club of South Australia held a successful parade at Jolley’s Pavilion, City Bridge, last Saturday. Although entries were not as numerous as expected, the patron (Mr. W. Perry) said the result was satisfactory: The older dogs were a fair stamp, and considerable promise was shown by some of the younger ones. Members were improving their exhibits, but these must be further advance before past standards were reached. The judge (Mr. C. S. Beal) regretted that competition was weak in some classes but described the quality as “very good.” In the puppy classes there were very promising exhibits, but with nothing outstanding. Considering the stage of the season and counter attractions, the attendance was satisfactory. Capital arrangements were made by the hon. secretary- (Mr. A. A. Smith) and the other officials President, Mr. F. E. Weston; vice-president, Mr. C. S. Beal; committee, Mrs. A. A. Smith, and Messrs. E. J. Savage, A. H. Vogelsang, T. E. Richards, and J. Schurgott: patron and veterinary surgeon Mr. W. Perry and judge’s steward, Mr. H. Vogelsang.

The competition was weak in the matured dog classes, Mr. A. C. Parker securing several first prize tickets with General Buller without meeting an opponent. This hefty dog has developed considerably since the August parade of last year, when he won as baby puppy dog, novice, and limit dog. and was third in the open to Ch. Albaree Adsum and Brooksby Ambassador. In the puppy and novice classes, Mr. J. Schurgott won with the promising Mantone. Another likely sort, which should improve with age, was Mrs. A. A. Smith’s baby puppy dog Albaree Demon. Competition was keener in the bitch section, and out of the four paraded in the open class, Mrs. A. A. Smith scored with Te Het Merrie Maid from Mr. E. J. Savage’s typy young one Albaree Cerberus. Mr. W. B. Viney gained third place with Week-end Jovita, which also won as best-headed bitch. Judging classes for particular points added to the educational value of the fixture.

PRIZE LIST:

Baby Puppy Dog: A. A. Smith’s Albaree Demon; Mrs. C. H. Rudland’s Albaree Chancellor, H. W. A. Barrett’s Albaree Magnet. Three entries.
Puppy Dog: J. Schurgott’s Mantone Albaree Demon, Albaree Chancellor. Four entries
Novice Dog: Mantone, Albaree Demon, Albaree Magnet. Three entries.
Limit Dog, Open Dog, Best Head, Best Under jaw. Best Body; Best Hindquarters, Best Stop, Best Nostrils, Best Eyes, Best Show Condition Dog: A. C. Parker’s General Buller. Only entry.
Best Ears: Mrs. C. H. Rurdlon’s Alberee Chancellor, A. C. Parker’s General Buller, H. W. A. Barrett’s Alberee. Magnet. Three entries.
Best Forequarters: A. C. Parker’s General Buller. H. W. A. Barrett’s Alberee Magnet. Two entries.
Baby Puppy Bitch, Puppy Bitch, and Best Under-jaw: E. J. Savage’s Alberee Cerberus. One entry.
Novice Bitch: Mrs. 0. J. Holzberger’s Sudworth Perfection, E. J. Savage’s Alberee Cerberus. Two entries
Limit Bitch: Mrs. Holzeberger’s Sudworth Perfection, E. J. Savage’s Alberee Cerberus, F. Kersley’s Sudcliff September Dot. Three entries.
Open Bitch: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Te Het Merrie Maid, E. J. Savage’s Alberee Cerberus, W. B. Viney’s Week-end Jovita. Four entries.
Best Head: W, B. Viney’s Week-end Jovita. One entry.
Best Stop: E. J. Savage’s Alberee Cerberus, J. Schurgott’s Mantung Countess. Two entries.
Best Nostrils: Mrs. A. A. Smith’s Te Het Merrie Maid, J. Schurgott’s Mantung Countess. Two entries.
Best Eyes: J. Schurgott’s Mantung Countess, Mrs. Smith’s Te Het Merrie Maid, F. Kersley’s Sudcliff Pride. Five entries.
Best Ears: Mantung Countess, Te Het Merrie Maid, W. B. Viney’s Week-end Jovita. Four entries.
Best Forequarters: J. Schurgott’s Mantung Countess, Mrs. O. J. Holzeberger’s Sudworth Perfection. Two entries.
Best Body: F. Kersley’s Sudcliff September Dot, W. B. Viney’s Week-end Jovita. Two entries.
Best Hindquarters: J. Schurgott’s Sudcliff Pride. One entry.
Best Show-conditioned Bitch: Mrs. Holzeberger’s Sudcliff Perfection, F. Kersley’s Sudcliff September Dot. (Observer Sat 15 Sep 1928)