Fun & Games with Dogs & Deer

Any animal, says Mr A. D. Sherriff, of 426 Palmerston Road, can be trained to do tricks. All it requires is firm control and plenty of patience.

What Mr Sherriff, a retired farmer who was formerly at Otoko, can do with a couple of terriers, is shown on these pages.

In addition to the dogs, Mr Sherriff's daughter, Mrs H. M. Harvie, has a deer for a pet. Named Sherbi, it joined the Sherriff pet parade when 3 days old, a present from friends at Matawai.

Sherbi

Pomp, the pram-pusher, gives his kennel-mate, Pip, a free ride

And here's Pip atop Mr Sheriff's head.

Sherbi's fond of the bottle

Instantly Mr Sherriff plays the mouth-organ the dogs begin to sing. Rather off-key, we thought.

Camera stops Pip on flight through two hoops

Real circus act is turned on by Pip as he jumps through these hoops at high speed

As a youngster, Sherbi was a most attractive pet. Now, reaching maturity, it has almost outlived its welcome, will shortly be moved to, larger quarters in the country.

Pip and Pomp sit at attention for their master

Pip taking the long jump

Deer oh deer, what next?

Yes, dogs can be taught to do almost anything. Pip shows how a dog should not behave on the street.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 58 : April 30, 1959

Fun & Games with Dogs & Deer