Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), November 6, 1974, p. 11

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Miniature Dachsunds a specialty at Houndhaven Acton Froo Proas Novembor 6 Visiting kennels located at R II is really not an experience Its like kennels where avenues of wellkept are anxiously vying for vial or attention or playfully talking back and forth little fellows which when first seen capture the hearts of those who favor smaller dogs perky little animals are called Miniature Wlrchalr Dachshunds and the Whitings have been raising that breed of pups for larger dogs bred In Germany and used as gumu hunters for The miniature variety is British according to the nowledgenblc Jean Whiting one of the proprietors at It Is bred and used for smaller game hunting such as rabbits etc She describes her dogs as What Is unique here Is one describe their special particular breed of delightful dachshunds as great hunting dogs They originated an family dogs and about only PUPPIES PEEPING perplexedly are seen tripping about In their temporary cage at Houndhaven kennels at Born only two to a litter the small animals are in quick demand and reportedly are spoken for as fast as they are produced nine pounds when grown to their Imh overall Imgth years ago True dog lovers they had raised animals In srlell u hobby for over IB years brought with to Canada dous and one cat We had to charter them as mem as Largo In the Jet we came over on said Jean explaining their arrival in the country Her own family been living in Cumuli lor years whin she and her husband decidtd to Join them along with their daughter With strong desire to have a kennel of heir own and raise their own the Whltlngf- were able to procure residency in an Ideal A and brother In law and Jan Justin owned a farm In It is on the Justin farm that ha veil Is now lot a led Gelling the kennels was the first problem limy was butcher working In his wife an automobile at Pontine and In She hud been employed In the same business In England and her trade As the kennel business progressed lob She Is now working full time In their special business doing all the chores and winking with both her own bred animals and those the kennel boards Husband employed at the University of working in the small animals lloundhnvin kennels Is according to the couple now one or the largest and most modem In the Mrs Whiting soys When we first started up our kennel five years ago there werent very many kennels near Now city and dlntrict become qui to famous as a dog raising area and some of the best known breeders In Ontario are located nearby As well as the delightful Wirehair Dachshunds also Is a place to Boxers Calms and Pointers Another specialty of tho establishment Is tho Nor wegian The kennel boasts of having bost Jem Elk hound In Canada According to Whitings Hound havens their championship as he best female Vikings Whitings say their seem to a special built In Intelligence with an a muting ability They can smell a moose a mile away used lo bo taken on ships as companions and hunters by the Vikings years ago The miniature Dachshunds arc extremely popular and us soon as puppies are born she has almostImmediate homes Wo waiting lists she Others breeds produce larger numbers of Runs but there are only two a litter of the smaller bitches They ore particularly great for people living In cities or in small apart Ihe American and Canadian ments said Mrs Whiting She likes to mutch people with dogs as sometimes selling the wrong type dog to a person can be fatal As personalities hit dead on Ambition the proprietors of Is op dog kennels In Canada And Im willing to work towards that goal Jean Whiting enthusiast len fly At the present time many people board their dogs at in the Hummer months hopes to sec It become a year round business and owners taking off for southern winter trip will leave their dags at the kennels She feels that gradually working Into all yearround boarding help finance he lloundni of developing and raising op Canadian dogs Introduction breeding the animals Mrs Whiting takes a special Intercut in dog produced A animal loer slxi the of Lit tender loving aire to of tho dogs she ares for In Canada Is one of the first kennels Introduced exciting irealures to the population As well as Klkhounds be Whitings show the Miniature Wirehair on numerous held right the are being very well received they say Also on the list of Mrs Is the storting up the GuMph and Kennel lub when she first to Canada She anil two people who have since lefl area Jim and Miasures Initial the gioup In an effort lo promote pun- bred dogs and Hire In die urea lined to hold tings in pi units Kennel owners plea dog rights until the Jean Whiting in proprietor of kennels is also a former district pound operator who has certain attitudes about dog owners Mrs Whiting that one of the things concerns her very much Is the lack of value some owners place on animals Because many are lux in having dogs spayed there Is an population of unwanted animals She feels too many people think dogs are sell responsible A dog Is not an which can look after Itself It much be under and cared for ardent iminml is anxious that people pur basing dogs realize the responsibility Many breeding dogs she explained Its s llkt a inrnpulslon She reels that dog breeding soils In icople giving away pups freely in many casts lends to luck or resptit tor the animals putting more value on animals whin they Ix in paid for she said The kennel operator Is also about the of dogs which run aimlessly loose in pucks picking up other strays as hey run They are left wide open to shot when hull starved they livestock she said Mrs Whiting points out tint In tic dim von Kennels We mi wanted pets by speilal lontrail lor spaying hit she She Is anxious thai dog respect their limine friends and If unable lo look them properly they do not lake them us Mrs Whiting soys she is purlkulnrly i oncer for pith whose decide not pkk m up frtitn a pound when liny discovir cosls Incurred during the period of capture Muse amounts are by township lor owners tit lost dogs explained She said thai manv pisiple are iiulle willing to allow llitlr animals to lie sent lo Mil university for purposes Hither pay In fee Mil feels dog owners should be In proper canine and the responsibility of dog win loped muihlargtr group Now Ihi regular sessions are at the University Guelph OF lloundliuvcn Kennels holds Maultov one of their newest miniature wirehair dachshund puppies His name in Yiddish means Good Milton School of Driving Ospringe Halloween party success By Pines Mr and Mrs William Gil bert left for their home in Oban Scotland on Thursday evening from Toronto air port They have been visiting about six weeks with Mr ana Mrs Gordon Howes Mr and Mrs Doug Camp bell have moved into downstairs apartment of house on he fourth Line Mrs Arthur of Toronto been staying for a week with her mother Mrs Enoch Wood at the home of her sister and brother In law Mr and Mrs Jack Ferguson end family Mrs Wood has been under the doctors care this past week Halloween Party The Halloween party held at the school on Thursday evening was a huge success Some of the activities were dunking for apples pin the on the clown blow up a balloon and try to sit on It for three seconds eating a candled apples frcshle and doughnuts for everyone were given for the best costumes 3 to years and 7 to 12 years the most original costume and the best dressed couple Mrs Vernon Stewart captured the for best dressed mother In costume Doorkeepers were Mrs George Lang and Mrs Henry In charge of games were Mrs Ernest Wynne Mrs Ernest McCnusland Mrs Norman McKencle and Doris Fines Miss Dudnik would like lo express her to all the volunteers for their help Without their aid the evening not have been the success It was A thank you to alt the parents who came also The school pupils had a Halloween party too In the afternoon for costumes were for fancy flrls Colleen McCausland fancy boys Peter Hurdle funniest girl Kirstina Pederscn funniest boy Scott Page most original girl Karen Jackson most boy Michael Schot- hard time girl Cheryl Gilbert hard time boy Patrick best couple Sandra Tlmmerman and Johnston Who needs chairs According to Oakvillc Councillor Mac Anderson there are more than enough chairs to accommodate members of the public in the regional council chambers Burlington Car slams A car dm en by Gerald Sosnowski Milton received an estimated damage Saturday when it lefl the road and collided with a tool shed Sosnowski was travelling west along Conces in Eramosa Town Two passengers Rose and Anna l Acton were both treated at General Hospital for minor injuries The only ones that sit through this are the press and do It because have to Editors tell them they have to stick it out Wed drive anyone away he said Members the regions administration committee were considering a recom lhat committee tables and stacking choirs be purchased The committer of tight mono conditions at the region and because members convinced of the need Water break An area of town was without water for about four hours Tuesday of last week Hie break in six Inch water line occurred on Churchill ltd pm and Ihe workmen left again TO A was floated up from the Hills yard til Georgetown to do ihe work Accident Thursday Only car accident of the week In town occurred Halloween night 10 40 Drivers Involved were Kevin Perkins Maria St with damage to his car the cur he was driving and Nnrmnn R Acton with estimated damage his car A Iwocur collision Friday at Parkway and SpeeiUaleAvc In Guelph re sulted in damage and injury to two passengers vers involved were Leslie Morrison of Raglan St a passenger in the Morrison vehicle Both wo men were treated for cuts at SI Josephs Hospital fc IXHIBLK KKSTAUKAINT WENT THE apple as pioneer girl Margaret bale left and Heather Ormsby a pumpkin each capture the fruit with their hungry mouths Pot nursery school teacher Lee stands clear of the sharp teeth during the Halloween party on Thursday POLLOCK AND CAMPBELL Ttkphon GALT if I Acton Pharmacy Dublin 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