‘The exhibition closed its doors on Thursday, the 21st, and from the opening day to the finish Spratt’s exhibition of dogs has always been a big public attraction. Amongst the 32 different breeds shown the public have had the pleasure of seeing twenty champion dogs, also litters of puppies.

Alsatians have been a favourite breed, and the Northern Alsatian club, through the goodwill and support of Mr. Arnold Brotherton, responded handsomely in giving these dogs pride of place at the exhibition. Cocker Spaniels, and both English and Irish Setters, were much admired, and Mr. S.E. Moseley’s Bull Mastiffs were favourably commented on by the public.

These miniature dog shows at exhibitions strike quite a fresh note, both from the breeders’ and general public’s point of view, putting them in touch with one another in a way which is not always available at ordinary dog shows.

The inquiries for dogs and puppies were numerous, and Spratt’s have no doubt made many new friends in Lancashire and cemented the goodwill of their old ones.’