22 FEBRUARY 1930, Page 21

ANOTHER - SPORTING DOG [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]

Sra,—Whilst_ admiring •Mr. Shadwell's poodle for his intelli- gence, may I put in a word for the Skye Terrier, who is also by nature a sportsman and of high and approved intelligence and affection ? •

I have a Skye Terrier, descended in direct line from the real old Island breed, and he stalks moles in exactly the same manner as Mr. Shadwell's poodle, apparently hearing the mole moving (or does he see the ground shake ?) at about twenty yards distance. - It is a very. pretty sight to see him

approach his quarry step bystep, lifting high and with anxious care each paw in turn, till the moment comes for springing on the mole, who is whisked from the ground, promptly killed and thin thrown aside, the dog continuing his walk