POPULAR DOGS OF THE DAY NO. < We BOSTON TERRIER FOURTH EDITION Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing Training, and Care - Together with Several Instructive Chapters on Management and Diseases of Dogs from a Common Sense View By~ J. VARNUM MOTT/M.D. REVISED EDITION ILLUSTRATED FIELD AND FANCY PUB. CORP. 205 WEST 34th STREET, NEW YORK, N. Y. PRICE, ONE DOLLAR POPULAR DOGS OF THE DAY No. 1 BOSTON TERRIER FOURTH EDITION Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing Training, and Care - Together with Several Instructive Chapters on Management and Diseases of Dogs from a Common Sense View By^ J. VARNUM MOTT, M.D. REVISED EDITION ILLUSTRATED FIELD AND FANCY PUB. CORP. 205 WEST 34th STREET, NEW YORK, N. Y. Copyrighted 1920 F. J. SKINNER New York, N. Y. Table of Contents CHAPTER I History of the Breed PAGE The Origin and History of the Boston Terrier-Concerning Some of the Earlier Dogs-The Influence of Barnard's Tom-Other Impor- tant Sires-How the Small Size was Obtained-A False Impression Corrected 9-13 CHAPTER II History of the Breed (continued) 12-17 CHAPTER III The Boston as a Show Dog The Unique Position of the Breed as a Show Dog-The Necessity of Breeding in This Variety-The Small Kennel's Breed-The Impor- tance of Good Judges-The Qualifications for Judging-The Spirit of the True Fancier 18-21 CHAPTER IV Educating a Boston Terrier ' The Characteristics of Boston Terriers-Their Intelligence-A Practical Demonstration-.Housebreaking-Teaching Them to be Watchful- Discipline-Some of the Special Advantages of the Breed 22-28 CHAPTER V . Buying a Dog How to Select a Dog-Remarkable Intelligence of the Boston Terrier- Each Dog's Peculiarities and Characteristics-The Best Way to Buy -Reputable Dealers-"Over Distemper"-Some Advice on Veter- inarians-The Dog vs. the Bitch as a Companion 29-33 CHAPTER VI The Care of a Dog The Foundation of Health-(Feeding-The Happy Medium-What and When to Feed-The Candy Curse-The Plaything-The Importance of Exercise-The Airing-The Walk-Street Breaking a Dog-Fol- lowing a Trap 34-40 3 CHAPTER VH Some Hints on Dog Keeping PAGE Dog Blankets and Their Use-Rubbing-The Care of Feet-The Eyes- Constipation and Its Opposite-Coughs from the Stomach and Throat-The Bath-The Best Dog Soap-The Best Way to Wash a Dog-Fleas-Care of the Coat 41-46 CHAPTER VIII Canine Diseases The Susceptibility of the Breed to Disease-Worms-The Dangers of Vermifuges-Teething Troubles-(Distemper-Its Causes and Treat- ment-Complications of Distemper-Recovery from Distemper-Skin Diseases-How to Kill a Dog Humanely 47-54 CHAPTER IX Breeding The Difficulties of Breeding Typical Dogs-The Keynote of Uniformity -Breeding Hints-The Question of Mating-Valuable Points as to the Selection of the Sire-The Importance of Pedigree-Care of a Stud Dog-Rational Mating-The Bitch and Her Puppies 55-59 CHAPTER X The Boston Terrier Bitch in Season When Nature Asserts Itself-Breeding First Time In Season-Breed- ing Every Season-The Use of Kal-Fos-Do not Overfeed Your Matrons-Care in Sending Matrons Away for 'Service 60-64 CHAPTER XI The Boston Terrier Bitch in Whelp Give Plenty of Exercise-Make Ample Preparations for Whelping Box -Suitable Food for the Bitch-Initiating the Puppy-Acid in the Milk-'General Advice on the Rearing of Puppies 65-73 Glossary of Technical Terms Relating to Boston Terriers 74-77 Champion Bostons of Record 78-79 Reliable Breeders of Boston Terriers . 82-86 Directory of Boston Terrier Clubs 86 4 Index to Illustrations PAGE Mr. Dwight Baldwin 11 Barnard's Tom 12 Atkinson's Toby 12 Mr. James E. Boutelle ' 13 Hall's Max.. 15 O'Brien's Ross 17 Frederick Gordon Davis 19 Tri-Mountain King 20 Hollander's Peter 21 Captain Monte 23 Walter E. Stone with Whisper 24 Spottswood Banker 25 Champion Autocrat 27 Opal 28 Sirdar 29 Druid Merk 30 Weiner's Bessie 31 Goode's Buster 32 Champion Bayside Chauncey 35 Muzzle Dee ~ 36 Champion Boylston Reina 37 Champion Lady Dainty 38 Dick Turpin 39 Dr. Mott's Fussie Dee 40 Oarsman's Anthony 41 Dr. Walter G. Kendall 42 5 PAGE Champion Barry 43 Mr. Freeman Ford's Ch. Arroyo Anarchist 44 Mrs. George E. Dresser's Ch. Trimount Roman 45 Mr. Fred A. Bearse's Massassoit Little Boy 46 Mr. Godfrey J. Hodge's Tad Delmar 47 Mrs. M. C. McGlone's Ch. Mosholu Blink 48 Mr. R. A. Benson's King of the Hour 49 Mrs. George E. Dresser's Ch. Peter's Captain 50 Mrs. E. A. Rine's Pride of Sunny Hill 51 Mrs. Mabel C. Thorpe's Thorpe's Little Dandy 52 Mr. Hector Huard Jr.'s Periscope 53 Miss Emily Pomeroy's Crestmont 54 Mr. Ed. Hirsch's Alden's Sporting Extra 56 Mrs. G. R. Ming's Dandy Boy.'. 57 Mrs. George E. Dresser's Ch. Greenlodge King O' Kings >.... 58 Mrs. A. W. Thompson's Webb's Some Boy 61 Mr. H. N. Bulger's Oxonian's Jack 62 Mrs. George E. Dresser's Ch. Haggerty's King 63 Mrs. H. P. Mallinson's Firestone Peach 66 Mrs. W. B. Axford's Scout Brigand and Fairwood Fairy 67 Mr. John J. Barrett's Trimount Early Dreams 68 Mrs. P. J. Sullivan's Ch. Dolly Grand 69 Mrs. P. J. Sullivan's Lady Grand 70 Mr. W. E. Swainson's Ch. Swainson's May Be 72 Judging Points of the Boston 75 Champion LeRoy 77 6 Index to Advertisements PAGE C. S. R. Corporation 80 Delcreo Dog Remedies 81 Dogdom Publishing Company 83 Manhattan Photo-Engraving Company 85 The Kennel Advocate 87 The Ka-Dene Preparations 88 The French Remedy Company 89 Chemical Products Company (60-minute worm) 90 M. M. Levy, (Rx 999) (K-9 Laxative) and Tonic Pills 91 Spratt's Patent, Ltd., Terrier Biscuit 91 Jules Ferond Co., Milnshaw Mange Cure 92 Humane Muzzle & Supply Company 92 Rajah Chemical Co., Disinfectant 93 Lehn & Fink (Bertol) 94 The Dog Fancier 94 Middle, Mass., Chemical Co., M. & M. Preparations 94 Hummel's Boston Terrier Kennels 95 C. S. R. Corporation-Success in Breeding 96 7 THE fourth edition of the Boston Terrier History, * which is volume one of the Popular Dogs of the Day is dedicated to that double sextette of Boston Ter- rier fanciers of the old school who did so much to fur- ther the interests of the breed in a clean sportsmanlike manner: James R. Waterhouse Dr. Albert F. Mount George H. Parker Will'am H. Sawyer Dwight Moore Joseph M. Dale. Dr. J. Varnum Mott Dwight Baldwin Dr. F. H. Osgood Fred G. Davis Dr. W. G. Kendall W. H. Gray New York, December, 1920. THE PUBLISHER. CHAPTER I. HISTORY OF THE BREED. The Origin and History of the Boston Terrier-Concerning Some of the Earlier Dogs-The Influence of Barnard's Tom-Other Impor- tant Sires-How the Small Size was Obtained-A False Impression Corrected. A CORRECT biography of this most popular and important breed cannot fail to prove of absorbing interest, and we are particularly for- tunate in being able to rely on the history as given by one who certainly had ample opportunity, by his long and varied experience as a breeder, to become familiar and thoroughly conversant with all of the most important facts of Boston Terrier history. The mingling of the blood of the aristocratic English Bulldog and the pugnacious Bull Terrier occurred over thirty years ago, and the result was responsible for the present Boston Terrier. Being very anxious to present a correct and concise history of this breed, application has been made to Mr. Dwight Baldwin, long recog- nized as an expert, to be permitted to use in its entirety his very lucid description of the early history of the breed as contained in the Club Book. Search was made among the earlier breeders for photographs of the dogs of days gone by, and as a result of their interest and kind- ness photographs of dogs, who, although noted in their day, have never thus appeared before the public are in this little volume. The question is often asked: How did the breed originate? Briefly stated, it may be said to have resulted from a cross between the English Bulldog and the English Terrier, and then to have been considerably inbred. Accidental peculiarities of the first dogs used as sires are partly responsible for the present type. About fifty years ago Mr. Robert C. Hooper of Boston came into possession of a dog named Judge. This dog, which he purchased of Mr. William O'Brien, of the same city, was undoubtedly imported from the other side. Judge, commonly known as Hooper's Judge, was destined to be the ancestor of almost all the true modern Boston Terriers. He was a cross between an English Bulldog and an English Terrier, leaning in type rather more toward the Bulldog. He was a strongly built, high-stationed dog of about thirty-two pounds weight. In color he was a dark brindle, with a white stripe in the face. His head was square and blocky, and he resembled the present Boston Terrier in that he was nearly even mouthed. Judge was bred to Burnett's Gyp (or Kate). Gyp was a white bitch, owned by Mr. Edward Burnett of Southboro. She was of about twenty pounds weight, had a fine three-quarter tail and was quite low stationed. She was of 9 stocky build, showing considerable strength in her make-up. Her head was good, being short and blocky. From Judge and Gyp descended Wells' Eph. This dog was of strong build and, like his dam, was low stationed. His weight was about twenty-eight pounds. He was of a dark brindle color, with even white markings, and, like Judge, was nearly even mouthed. Eph was mated with Tobin's Kate. This bitch was of small size, weighing only twenty pounds. She had a fairly short head, was of a golden brindle color, and had a straight three-quarter tail. From Wells' Eph and Tobin's Kate came Barnard's Tom, the first dog in this line to rejoice in a screw tail. Tom was a dark brindle dog, with a white blaze on the side of his face, white collar, white chest and white feet. His weight was about twenty-two pounds. This dog was a great improvement over his sire and grandsire, being the first to show that fine quality that is present in a good specimen of the modern Boston Terrier. Tom was undoubtedly the best Boston Terrier of his day, and was naturally much used in the stud. He proved very prepotent, much more so than his litter brother, Atkinson's Toby. The latter was also dark brindle and white, but differed from Tom in being evenly marked. His tail was not as good, being of full length. From Tom came Barnard's Mike, out of Kelly's Nell. The latter was a dark brindle bitch, with uneven white markings, one side of her face being brindle, while the other was white. Her weight was about twenty pounds. The head was good, being short and blocky, while the tail was three-quarters in length and tapered well. Mike was of rather light brindle and white, and weighed about twenty-five pounds. He was even mouthed, and had a large, full eye. His tail was exceedingly short. He, like Tom, had proved very pre- potent. That this is true we have only to look at their descendants and observe the type of head, large eyes and short or screw tail that are continually reappearing; so that it can fairly be said that much more is due to Tom and Mike than to any other dogs for the estab- lishment of the present type of the Boston Terrier. By this it is not meant that there were not other dogs of that time or since who have not exercised an influence on the breed, but only that the dogs mentioned comprised the main line, and to them is the most credit due. Among other dogs that were useful may be mentioned Townsend's Sprig, a son of Tom, out of Higginson's Belle. Sprig was a very small dog, weighing about twelve pounds. From Sprig are descended most of A. L. Goode's strain of dogs, remarkable for their color and markings. Another prominent dog was Ben Butler. He also was a son of Tom, out of Barnard's Nellie. Other prominent stud dogs were Hall's Max, O'Brien's Ross, Hook's Punch, Trimount King, McCullen's Boxer and Ben, Goode's Ned, and Bixby's Tony; all of whom, through Barnard's Tom, or his brother, Atkinson's Toby, trace their ancestry back to Hooper's Judge. Among the earlier bitches who proved worthy may be mentioned Reynolds' Famous, dam of Gilbert's Fun; Kelly's Nell, dam of O'Brien's Ross and Trimount King; Saunder's Kate, dam of Ben Butler; Nolan's Mollie, dam of Doctor, Evadne and Nancy. Besides the above dogs, and quite remote from them, were several imported small dogs. These served to introduce fresh blood into the 10 line represented by Judge and Tom, which had been considerably inbred up to this time. One of these was the Jack Reed dog. He was an evenly marked, reddish brindle and white dog, and weighed from twelve to fourteen pounds. He had a straight three-quarter tail, but was unfortunate in having a rather rough coat. Another outside dog was the Perry dog. He was imported from Scotland, and weighed but six pounds. He was of a peculiar blue color, having some white on him. He also had a three-quarter straight tail. Kelly's Brick was another outsider. He also came from the other side. This fierce little dog was of white color, with several black MR. DWIGHT BALDWIN, one of the most consistent prominent workers for the improvement of the breed in its earlier days. spots. His weight was from sixteen to eighteen pounds. He had a good, large skull and an unusually large, full eye. The tail was straight. A fourth outsider was O'Brien's Ben. He was a short, cobby, low- set dog, of a white and tan brindle color. His weight was about twenty pounds. His tail was straight and of three-quarters length, carried low. He had an exceedingly short head and was even mouthed. His breeding was unknown. These few outside dogs were all small, and undoubtedly helped to fix the small size of the present dog, while the continued inter- breeding of the sons and daughters of Tom tended to make the type permanent. The above gives very briefly the main facts concerning the older dogs of this breed, practically bringing the line down to the present generation. A careful perusal of the foregoing article shows very conclusively that the present Boston Terrier, as he is now known (his name some 11 twenty-five years ago having been changed from the Boston Bull), is a result of inbreeding of the most careless or happy-go-lucky sort, and as a consequence, even after a lapse of thirty-five years, he con- tinues to present himself as representing several distinct types-so that we often have an example of the English Bull, the true type of Boston Terrier and a pronounced Terrier in the same litter, despite the utmost care in breeding. BARNARD'S TOM, one of the earliest of the breed. ATKINSON'S TOBY, a dog from whom many of the best dogs originated. 12 CHAPTER IL History of the Breed-(Continued) FROM another authority, Mr. James A. Boutelle, who is one of the oldest of the present day fanciers, we have the following information regard- ing the earlier days of the breed: There are many people who claim to "be in on the ground floor" in the production of these Terriers, but to Mr. John P. Barnard, Jr., of Boston, Mass., the credit is mostly, if not entirely, due. Over fifty years ago one of the famous hack stables belonging to the John P. Barnard Syndicate was situated on Myrtle Street. This was the headquarters for MR. JAMES E. BOUTELLE, one of the first in the game, and prom- inent in the history of the breed in its inception. nearly every one "doggy inclined" in the city. John P., Jr., had in his employ the late Tom Thornton, acknowledged one of the leading authorities on Pit Dogs of his day. Over the office, on the second floor, Mr. Barnard had a nicely arranged kennel, and the walls were covered with prints and photos of all the leading canines of both countries. Truly it was a treat for the eyes to look them over. In his kennel pens were thoroughbred 13 Bulldogs and Bull Terriers of every type and color. There were always competent men in charge. Still Mr. Barnard was frequently on hand at feeding time and usually superintended their grooming. He took a per- sonal pride in the advancement of his one hobby, the "Bullet Headed" dog. That these round-headed dogs were the outcome from the original crossing of the Bull on the short muzzled fighting Terriers, there can be no dispute. Another gentleman who was quite enthusiastic on this breed was Mr. R'. M. Higginson, and was presented by him with a pup in 1877, bred from Barnard's Tom and Higginson's Belle. He never grew tired of telling the wonderful qualities these crosses produced. She became known as Seabury's Buzz, and was the first of the breed that went into the State of Rhode Island. Her breeding may be of interest to the reader as it not only gives names of dogs and owners, but weights also, and notes made by Mr. Higginson in his own language. 22 lbs. Well's Elph 16 lbs Barnard's Nell 25 lbs. Hooper's Judge Somris Fanny- Langdon's Crib Drasy's Bitch 18 lbs. Barnard's Tom 14 lbs. -Higginson's Belle Buzz 30 lbs. Hammerwell's Joe 15 lbs. Fall's Kate 12 lbs. The Reed Dog 18 lbs. McManus' Bitch Remarks.-In "Tom's" family all these dogs (male) I knew but ' Crib, but I know the man' who had him at his death. They are all superior > dogs for beauty, and "Crib" was a great fighter, as was his dad, Nevin's "Steele." Langdon bred Hooper's "Judge," and he says "Crib" was the handsomest dog he ever saw. On Belle's side her father. Hammerwell's "Joe," was the noblest Bulldog I ever saw, and a great fighter. His breeding I never could find out. Fall's "Kate," Belles mother, is the prettiest bitch living, unless it is Belle herself, and a very game dog and splendid ratter. R. M. H. From the above comments my statement that the original crossing was with the Pit Bull Terrier sounds quite feasible. This point we wish to be clearly understood by the reader, the predominating influence of the fighting strains in the Boston Terrier. Any practi?al breeder of extensive experience must admit that frequently this pugnacious characteristic crops out in a litter, and the utmost care has to be exercised to subdue it in infancy. I have is'een litters of pups fall together like thoroughbred pit stock and, if not separated, would kill. Then again, I have seen, in litters of pure bred pit stock, as fine a specimen of a Boston Terrier as one might see on many a bench. The brother of the celebrated "Tanner," a many time win- ner in the pit, was a nice-headed, screw-tail dog, but rather over size. Another, the father of Burke's Dixie, was a small fourteen pound, screw- tail, handsome specimen, with none of the blood of any bench dog ever shown. Again, there is a record of an evenly marked, screw-tail pit dog, fourteen pounds, that was pitted, and took his death in a Buffalo pit a few years since. Many others could be mentioned. Their appearance also indicated this. Some were "gubby jawed," and out at the elbows and shoulders. One little twelve-pounder, the ideal of the Higginson string, was Teddy, and with his kink tail, bow front and undershot muzzle was a picture for a comic artist. As the breed increased and others became interested, the desire to have their production admitted for competition at the various bench shows grew exceedingly strong among the breeders. In 1888 the New England Kennel Club first granted them recognition by offering prizes for three classes. They were to be identified as the Round Head Bull and Terrier, the division of weights to be over and under twenty-five pounds; both 14 sexes to compete together for the top weight, and separately under the limit. The acknowledged founder of the breed was selected to place the first ribbon that ever denoted quality in this combination of blood lines. Even at so early a date Providence was heard from in the entry of the Round Head Kennels, of that city, Boutelle and Bicknall, proprietors- their representative winning 3d prize. The following year the New England Kennel Club, still willing to assist its patrons, again offered classes for the Round Head Bull. This time two classes were made and the weights were over and under twenty-five pounds. Mr. James Newman was acceptable to all to place the ribbons, and again the Providence dogs had a look in at the money. These gentlemen continued to breed and show these dogs for years, until Mr. Bicknall's increased business prevented his devoting the time he personally desired to give to them, and although he always had a few about his home, he refrained from showing. Along in the '90's HALL'S MAX, a dog that has left his impress on the type of the Boston. several of the most enthusiastic breeders around Boston conceived the idea of forming an organization, drafting a standard and seeking ad- mission to the American Kennel Club. The question of a name was now settled for all time, that of the Boston Terrier. The first application for admittance to the American Kennel Club was made by Mr. Power, at the May meeting, 1891. The Club was then known as the American Bull Terrier Club. At the suggestion of Mr. A. P. Vred- enburgh, the Secretary'of the American Kennel Club, the name Boston Terrier was adopted, the Club at once seeing the adaptability of the name, as the majority of breeders and owners were at that time in and around Boston. The Boston Terrier was finally admitted to registration in the American Kennel Club Stud Book on February 27, 1893, with the proviso that only those dogs should be accepted that have an approved pedigree of three generations. How hard and ably this little body of men were represented only those interested can tell. The doors of the A. K. C. were well hammered before admission was gained. They were finally rewarded by the recognition they 15 well earned, and today at every eastern show it is safe to say they make the record entry among Terriers. Although that change in name was made a number of years ago, and the standard has been slightly changed a few times, still there is that unconscious leaning toward the Bull by nearly all of the older breeders. If the standard explicitly defines the Terrier make-up, there are still many judges who are unable to interpret its true meaning, the evidence being the constant reversal of awards, as the judges show their preference for Bull or Terrier. The new club certainly had its trials in arranging its scale of points, and no doubt fancied it had absolutely covered all the ground, but time soon found differences that had to be settled, and whether or not it acted wisely is still an open question. At first the skull was required to be large, broad and flat, which counted fifteen points; muzzle short, wide and deep, without wrinkles, ten points; nose, black and wide, five points; eyes, dark and soft, wide apart, large and round, five points; ears, five points, and must be thin, but small and set near corners of the skull as possible. Rose ear preferred. Here we have for the head alone forty points. The mouth to be even, but not to scale a point; neck, thick, clean and strong, with five points, while legs to be straight, well muscled, and feet small, round and strong counted ten points. The tail, fifteen points, thus defined; short, fine, carried low. Coat, short, fine, bright, hard, brindle, and brindle and white in color preferred, ten points. Symmetry and body, ten points each, but specifies the body to be cobby built: loins and buttocks strong, short backed, well ribbed, but deep in chest, while a high order of symmetry is required. The standard of weights were twenty to thirty-five pounds for the heavy, and all under twenty pounds were admitted in the lightweights. Great importance was attached to causes for disqualifi- cation, principally that of docking tails, although there was decided objec- tion to "goggled eyed" dogs, or any with a mouse black or liver colored coat. Hair lips were barred. That the screw tail on the Boston Terrier adds to its value does not admit of question therefore every means has been resorted to for its pro- duction; while there have been scores of failures, still some even pass the most critical inspection. The writer saw a dock-tailed bitch pass judges and also the veterinarian, who was called especially to examine it. Another passed judge with cut tail and defect in eyesight. Both cases coming under eastern judges and in eastern cities. New Yorkers have the New England fanciers "skinned a mile" in preparing a dog for the sale market. Many other cases might be mentioned. Within a year we have seen another cut made in weight. The breed is, generally speaking, growing smaller. There are, comparatively speaking, few typical dogs among the heavyweights, while scores of good ones are below the limit of fifteen pounds. In every branch of sporting where weight limit counts, it is generally conceded that "a good big-un can do a good little-un," but here we ring the change. Place two Boston Terriers of equal merit and marking on the platform together, one at eighteen pounds, and it is a package of cream chocolates to an onion that little-un wins. The questions have often been asked whether the Boston Terrier has degenerated since its early admittance to the Stud Book? If the early cham- pions had been equaled by the later productions? If the type had been preserved? If there had been a steady inclining toward the Terrier cast of muzzle, and more delicate bone substance? These and many more questions of pronounced importance are to be settled in the minds of breeders before the much mooted subject of a new standard and scale of points can be 16 decided on. Comparison of many of the older champions with the present winners at bench shows should be a subject interesting and instructive to the novice. One must allow that it is only his personal interpretation of the faulty standard that permits him to draw any conclusion as to the merits of specimens brought before him for judgment. I have noticed two champions on the platform, both possessing wonderful quality, and of de- cidedly opposite type: One the broad muzzle and flat skull, large eyes, grand front, nice feet, color, most desirable marking and three-quarter tail; yet, to my idea, a trifle low in station. The other specimen, with equal quality in many points, with the! orthodox screw tail, but in front of the eyes directly opposite to the first champion. I won't question the right of the award; suffice it to say, that both could not be right according to the standard. I have seen this on more than one occasion in Boston, the birth place of the breed. And at Madison Square Garden the same thing has occurred. Is it not high time some action should be taken to remedy this important question? Which is correct? There is> no doubt that when the breed began to attract public attention, and the little handful of fanciers banded themselves together to further the interests of their choice, that they intended to breed on certain lines and O'BRIEN'S ROSS, one of the most prominent stud dogs of the earlier days. aim for a specific object for admiration. They also had for their guidance some specimen from which to draft their ideal of perfection. Allowing this to be true, what dog was at that time nearest to the mark? Answer this, and the reader can reply intelligently whether the breed has been kept up and judged on those particular lines. On the question of judges, I find the only written authority on this breed states: "A judge should be a gentle- man." At the Little Red School House, where I was sent in early life, a most amiable woman taught me that "a gentleman" meant "a man who did as he would be done by, and paid one hundred cents on the dollar." In after years, looking over a more modern authority, I learn the true definition to be: "In its most extensive sense, every man above the rank of yeoman -comprehending noblemen; in a more limited sense, a man who, without a title, bears a coat of arms." 17 CHAPTER III. THE BOSTON AS A SHOW DOG. The Unique Position of the Breed as a Show Dog-The Necessity of Breeding in This Variety-The Small Kennel's Breed-The Impor- tance of Good Judges-The Qualifications for Judging-The Spirit of the True Fancier. THE Boston Terrier holds a position in doggy America that is par- ticularly unique. It is a breed, the only breed, that is distinctively American and consequently there is no importing from England. As it has been impossible to import winners, it has been necessary for someone to breed them and while there are some who still follow the buying game so popular in other breeds, the vast majority of the Boston fancy are breeding their show stock. The success that has attended the efforts of the Boston Terrier men and women along these lines shows very plainly that it is possible to breed good dogs in America and the fanciers devoted to other varieties will do well to take the hint. Another peculiar thing about the Boston as a show dog is that although there are many big and very successful kennels continually showing fine strings of dogs, still the small breeders are also very active exhibitors. In most cases, when half a dozen big kennels enter a breed they temporarily hurt it, for small owners find that it is hopeless for them to show against such competition and becoming discouraged drop out. This lasts till the big kennel owners either discover that they have themselves killed the goose that was laying their golden egg or else break up their kennels. Then the small men re-enter the fancy only to be forced out in a few years by a new lot of "big 'uns," and so it goes on in an endless chain. With the Boston Terrier, however, this is all different for, although there are many big owners, still the "kitchen kennels" are also benching. The explanation of this is to be found in the youth of the breed and its consequent inability to breed true to type. This has made it impossible for the wealthy fanciers to gobble up all the good breeding stock. The present popularity of the breed seems to foretell that by the time they do breed with accuracy there will be so many good dogs in the country that a man would have to have the wealth of the Indies to even start a Boston "corner." The Boston Terrier is without doubt the largest supporter of the bench shows of the country and at nine out of ten of them he is in the very marked majority. If this may be taken as a criterion of popularity, the breed is the rage of the day. There are more people devoted to the breed- ing and showing of the "American" dog than any other two breeds put together. As a show dog, the Boston is without a peer and never has a breed so largely predominated the entries as at present this is doing. This being the case it is highly essential that the selection of judges to pass upon the classes filled by this variety be most carefully made. It is a wrell known fact that there are several breeds that have been killed, as far as show dogs are concerned, by unwise judging lists. It is more than possible 18 that this might happen to the Boston Terrier. What then are necessary qualifications for a good judge? First, he must be honest and conscientious. He must have had ample opportunity to study and familiarize himself with the peculiarities of the breed and he should be a gentleman. In the first of these requirements the breed is very well off, for there are many devoted to it who are as honest as the day is long and as conscientious as they are honest. It is to be deeply regretted, however, that there are also many in the Boston Terrier fancy whose ideals are not so high and it is still more to be lamented that these men are often called upon to judge. In the second requirement the Boston Terrier stands way ahead of any other breed in this country, for there are more Boston experts than any other. It is also unnecessary to send abroad for men with a thorough knowledge of the breed. In fact, our imported judges would be utterly at THE LATE FREDERICK GORDON DAVIS, one of the most prom- inent and enthusiastic workers for the breed in its earlier days. sea if asked to place a hot class of Boston Terriers. That the Boston Terrier is particularly fortunate in having a great number of true gentlemen inter- ested in them all who study an exhibitor's list will know. All the require- ments are so often found combined in one man that it is a pity the judges are not more wisely chosen. By the above it is not meant that those who judge today are all incompetent, but that there are many who are not asked to pass on the breed, who would be an improvement on some of those who are doing this important work. It is a very hard task for a man actually engaged in breeding and showing dogs of any breed to pass upon them. He may be perfectly honest, but being actively engaged in the fancy he is bound to have many personal feelings that to a greater or less extent cannot help entering into his deci- sions. It is hardly fair to expect any human being to pass upon dogs be- 19 longing to his own rivals and competitors. He is certain to have friends and foes in the fancy and, while he doubtless often does it unconsciously, still his personal likes and dislikes will creep into his awards. There are, however, many retired fanciers, who know a Boston from his nose to the end of his short, screw-tail, and these might be asked to judge, with advant- age to both the dogs and their owners. The hardest class to judge at any show, and the ones from which the vast bulk of kicking comes, are those where the Boston Terrier competes for bench honors. At a first glance the conditions that exist in these classes seems to be the outcome of the vast popularity of the breed, which always guarantees good large classes. While, of course, this is a factor in the dissatisfaction that runs riot among Boston Terrier exhibitors, there are TRI-MOUNTAIN KING, from whom the white dogs trace their lineage. other features that should not be overlooked. It is a very regrettable, but, nevertheless, true, fact, that the Boston fancy is the most materialistic one in the entire game. Nine out of ten of the breeders of the "American dog" are in the fancy not for sport, but for the money that there is in it. Of course, there is nothing criminal in being a breeder of dogs for the money that is to be made out of the sport, nor does this stamp a man as dishonest; but it does tend to cause kicking over judges' decisions. This is but natural, for if your dog is thrown down he loses in value, and to those who are continually trying to sell their dogs at as high prices as possible, it is a considerable blow. The Boston Terrier people feel that each peg lower their dog is placed in the prize list is just so much money out of their pockets, and, naturally, they complain. 20 This very materialistic view of their dogs has other bad effects upon the Boston Terrier fancy and is conducive to many little "tricks" that are certainly, to put it in its mildest form, a little bit off color. There are many in the fancy who would scorn to deal in any but the most upright manner, but there are also many who do not scruple to resort to shady methods to make a sale. As is always the case, the just suffer with the evil, and unless there are some very radical changes the men who are supposed io have the best interests of this most desirable little dog at heart will kill the breed. - The diversity in opinion as to just the correct thing in Boston Terriers is another question that causes considerable complaint. The standard is notorious as not being all that it should, and really the dog as defined in this would not stand the ghost of a chance on the bench, even under those who are continually calling out "Stick to the standard." The youth of the breed is also another element that makes judging difficult, for the whole of the Boston Terrier fancy is in a growing stage and nothing is settled. There are several other features which, in a way seem to justify the complaints that are daily heard among the breeders of this dog, but it seems that there is a great deal of this sort of thing that cou^d very well be gotten along without. The continued squabbling, scrapping, charges and countercharges that are indulged in hurt the dogs far more than the men, and if it con- tinues will seriously and pre-eminently injure the Boston Terrier. As an example: A novice likes the looks of the dog. but on seeing the jealousies and fights that their owners are plunged into, decides that he had better not mix up in the turmoil. New fanciers must be found to take the place of the old ones that drop out, or the breed will fall off. a condition that does not seem unlikely for the Boston, if we look ahead a few years. HOLLANDER'S PETER, a valuable strain in the blood lines. 21 CHAPTER IV. EDUCATING A BOSTON TERRIER. The Characteristics of Boston Terriers-Their Intelligence-A Practical Demonstration-Housebreaking-Teaching Them to be Watchful- Discipline-Some of the Special Advantages of the Breed. THE SPECIAL characteristics of the Boston Terrier may be summed up by stating that for a loving, faithful and all-round companion he cannot be excelled. He is a small, short-haired dog, of a decidedly sporty appear- ance, intelligent to a very marked degree, kind and affectionate, yet fully capable, should occasion require, of taking not only very good care of him- self, but also of his master or mistress. Some years ago the idea was credited among misguided and misinformed persons that the Boston Terrier, although he was a handsome and an ex- pensive dog, could not be taught like other dogs. In other words, that he was naturally stupid, and could only look pretty when on dress parade. At first the author did not give the matter any special consideration, for he did not own one, but within a year he saw a pup a little over six months old, and the degree of intelligence that was manifested in his beautiful eyes prompted him to purchase the little fellow and deciding to test the matter as to his ability of absorbing knowledge. He was a son of Ch. Monte, ex- Murphy's Lottie. He was named Muzzie Dee, and at once introduced into the home, breaking him to the house, which, as is usual with this breed, was very easily accomplished, for they are naturally cleanly in their inclina- tions. By easy stages he was taught various tricks and accomplishments, and it was amazing the facility with which he became proficient. Before he was nine months old he could perform some of the most difficult feats, and was always ready and anxious to display his knowledge. This experience certainly of itself refutes the calumny placed upon the breed by those either ignorant of the possibilities or too indifferent to test the matter. Since then the author has owned several hundred Boston Terriers, and must honestly confess that collectively they have proved the most intelligent, observing and discriminating of all breeds he has ever been interested in. They seem to possess remarkable reasoning powers, and use them on every possible occasion. In order to develop these attributes their educa- tion must begin when they are young, and they should be so placed that without any special effort their senses are unconsciously developed. Hence it is well never to attempt to raise pups in large kennels, for the reason that their life there would of necessity be the same from day to day, and the opportunity of brain development would be materially restricted. A far better plan is to find a small family, who for a consideration, will 22 take them to board, and who will permit them ample opportunity of exercis- ing around the house and playing with the children. In this way they develop mentally and physically. Pups under such conditions virtually grow in grace, and when six or eight months old are housebroken, affectionate and in full possession of their mental faculties, ready to be further educated in the higher branches of canine learning, and shortly are fitted to take their rightful position as an important member of the family in one of the homes of the "Four Hundred." When a purchaser seeks a dog probably the first query will be, "Is he housebroken?" Generally the reply is, "Perfectly." Now, this may be correct so far as the experience of his previous owner is concerned, but it is not the proper reply to give unless we know positively that the prospective owner thoroughly appreciates the correct handling and care necessary when introducing a dog into a new home. It is, therefore, much better to modify the reply and to give explicit directions, which, if carried out, will often save much trouble and annoyance for both parties. Let us suppose, as an example, that you have just purchased a pup five or six months old, and that he has no special recommendations as to clean- liness. You naturally desire, as quickly as possible, to break him to the CAPTAIN MONTE, a type of Boston admired by Dr. Mott. house. The directions given below will apply to a greater or less degree to every breed of dog you may take into your home. It will depend upon his previous habits as to how long you will be obliged to exercise a strict supervision. In the first place he should have had a good run before being brought into the house, where of necessity everything will prove strange and will tend to make him more or less nervous. The strangeness of a new home, new people, etc., will often make an old and ordinarily well-trained dog forget himself, so the rule holds good in all cases. After fondling and petting him to a limited extent take him to a corner of the room previously prepared with a rug or pillow, and tie him up with a fairly short leash or chain. Remain with him for some time until he has tired of gazing around and has of his' own accord laid down, apparently to sleep. If, when you leave him, he should cry, or even be inclined to be noisy, appear suddenly 23 and reprove him by speaking quickly and sternly, telling him to lie down or keep quiet. He will quickly obey, for the same words have been fre- quently used in his early training. In about two or three hours you should ask him, "Do you want to go out?" and when at the length of his chain he has manifested his willingness, take him on the chain to the door leading to the yard, and if inclosed, let him loose to remain out as long as may be necessary. When you take him in he can be allowed to follow you through the house without a chain, and for a gradually extended time be kept free to frolic about. He should be taught that his corner belongs to him, and that when you say, "Go to your corner," he must obey. Prompt obedience should be demanded on all occasions and if this rule is enforced much care and trouble will be avoided. The housebreaking of a dog will be greatly facilitated and simplified if one, and only one, member of the family assumes the whole charge of the dog, and when that person is not present the dog should be tied in his MR. WALTER E. STONE, with Whisper. corner. This methodical care should be persevered in for several days, and the result will never fail to prove perfectly satisfactory. Remember one thing, namely, always let your dog out the FIRST thing in the morning and the VERY LAST thing at night. Have his chain quite short at night, and he will be much less likely to offend. Once he learns the way out and the habits required of him he will very quickly adapt himself to them, and should he then offend in the house in any way it will be due either to his not being well or to negligence on the part of the one having him in charge. Regular exercise and opportunity to relieve himself will prevent a repetition. If caught in the act he should be punished not with a strap or a cuff, but severely scolded. Bear in mind that a Boston Terrier is a very affectionate animal, and hence exceedingly sensitive. Speak quickly, looking very stern, straight in his eyes, and he will feel it most keenly; strike him and you will either cow him or he 24 will, if old enough, resent it by becoming surly. It is seldom necessary to administer other than a rebuke in order to convince him that he has offended and displeased you, and he will show his sorrow most decidedly. Having convinced him of his wrongdoing, send him to his corner and make him remain there in disgrace for a short time; then call him to you, and, after again expressing your surprise, but more mildly, gradually make up to him, and you will be greatly pleased at his attempts to regain his former position in your affection. After he has been a member of your household for a couple of weeks he will of his own accord make known his desire to go out, should occasion require oftener than is his usual custom, by going to the door and by otherwise making the fact known. Make a companion of your dog, study his peculiarities' of temperament the same as you would a child you were about to instruct; talk "dog talk" to him and he, will all the more quickly learn what you mean. For the SPOTTS WOOD BANKER, a Boston over whom there was consider- able controversy. information of novices I would state that "dog talk" resembles very closely the same vocabulary you would employ when speaking to a babe in the arms, coupled with endearing terms, and with a rising inflection of the voice, the combination forming a language of its own, peculiarly adapted and very intelligent to the canine race. If for any reason you think your dog has offended in any place or places in the house it will be well to place a little tobacco or pepper at these spots, and you can be assured that he will avoid them in the future. To sum up the requirements of housebreaking and tabulate them in rule form: First-Let your dog have one master or mistress who will keep the dog under supervision during a reasonable period of proba- tion. Second-Fasten him up when it is not convenient to watch him. Third-Always take him out immediately upon letting him loose, leading him through the house the first few days. Fourth-Let him out at regular intervals during the day, and always the first thing in the morning and as late as possible at night. Fifth-Tie him up at night with a short chain or leash. Sixth-If you would have your dog cleanly in his habits love him. Treat him with due consideration, and do not expect or try to exact impossibilities. 25 When we consider what grand watchdogs Boston Terriers are when properly handled, it is more than surprising that they are not kept in every house where valuables are at hand and where the lives of the occupants are often at the mercy of midnight prowlers. When we desire a dog to be watchful it does not necessarily imply that he is to be savage and tear strangers promiscuously to pieces, but that he should simply be on the alert when we are sleeping the sleep of the just. Here is where the discrimina- tion and discernment of this breed is clearly exemplified, for when properly trained- your dog will not arouse the whole household should, perchance, a member of your family remain out rather late at his club, for the dog will recognize him even though the step be a little off at times, and will simply welcome by quiet manifestations the pilgrim's safe return. If you leave your dog loose at night he will show his breeding and good sense, and working on the principle that "the best is none too good," will select a soft pillow on the sofa, coiling himself up and thus invite Morpheus to reign supreme. On the contrary, if you will fasten him by a fairly short leash in the hall at the head of the stairs, obliging him to sleep on an old piece of carpet, he will quickly consider himself on duty, and will promptly notify you of any unusual or strange sounds that may emanate from below. This post of vantage fairly controls the advance of any burglar, for a small dog's bark or baby's cry is most dreaded by Bill Syke's fraternity, and they will quickly seek another house. This is also the proper place for the dog when the family is down in the dining-room at dinner, and the doors of the rooms are left open you need have no fear of second-story artists. It is natural for Boston Terriers to be watchful if given half a chance, consequently you must not overfeed your dog, for we well know that a glutton sleeps soundly. If you wish him to prove a faithful and thoroughly reliable guardian give him a hearty meal for breakfast and only a tidbit for supper. In other words he should indulge his- sleeping ability at odd times during the day, so that at night, with an empty stomach, his brain will be clear and his senses acute. The best way to quickly develop these watching propensities is to test them from time to time. Begin the very first night by providing an enter- tainment for him, and never fail to respond by appearing in the hall should he bark as if he had reason to do so. One plan is to have a string run from the bedroom down through one of the openings of the banisters and attached to the other end a piece of wood, which should be concealed in a closet or behind a door. When atl have retired and stillness reigns supreme give the cord a few pulls, just enough to make a slight noise in the hall below. If your dog jumps up and barks, go out and let him loose, and he will run down stairs to the seat of the disturbance. Go down with him, en- couraging him and showing him that he is doing right by saying, "Go for him, find him, boy," etc. After a few minutes you can both return; reward him with praise and petting, and then, after fastening him up, retire to your room. This can be repeated very late the same night, should you chance to wake up, and the programme continued each night for a week, various changes being made from time to time. If you will promptly jump out of bed when he sounds an alarm and listen with him for a few minutes he will quickly catch on to the idea that if he wants you he has simply to bark. There is a marked distinction be- tween a bark and a whine, and while the former demands an immediate response the latter should be as quickly suppressed by a good scolding and by calling out, "Lie down," or "Be quiet, sir." 26 We will now suppose that you have tested your dog quite thoroughly with the cord and wood, and that he is quick to respond. If you desire to continue this method vary it by having the cord on the outside of the house so that the wood will serve as a "tick tack" on one of the windows of the lower floor, and when this method has been exhausted ask the night watch- man once or twice a week to shake the front or back door just to make sure that your dog is wide awake to his responsibilities. A good watch dog is of much more practical value than any burglar alarm that was ever invented, but as has' been stated before, in order that he shall prove thoroughly reliable you must be ready and willing to at all times get out of your warm bed in response to his summons. If, however, you will not do your share he will tire of doing his duty and in the time of real danger will be as useless as a wooden idol. Many instances might be cited where CH. AUTOCRAT, a Boston that was much admired for his type. houses marked for looting have been thus successfully protected, and the neighbors have paid the penalty for not also possessing so reliable a burglar alarm. Now, remember that you are not to get up to interview a housebreaker, for none will be there, but solely to encourage your dog and to assure him that he has done his duty splendidly. The burglars will make tracks just as soon as they hear your dog, and will give your house a wide berth in the future. Let the dog loose and urge him to bark and go down with him to the place from whence the noise came. He will lead the way, and realiz- ing that you are interested, will manifest extra vigilance in the future. Thus you will be able to keep away unpleasant, nocturnal visitors without the necessity of ever receiving them. Study the temperament of your dog just the same as if you were about to impart valuable information to a child, and apply much the same tactics to enforce attention and strict obedience as you would with a baby. It is well to have a distinguishing whistle when you call him, always using the same notes, for then he will not be inclined to start for any one using another call. Exercise him regularly and consistently, and avoid over-feed- ing. A house dog should never have all he can eat at any one meal, for his digestion would very soon be seriously impaired. Avoid sweets of every kind, for there is nothing you can give him that will tend more quickly to cause acute gastritis, foul breath and decayed teeth. 27 In purchasing a dog buy from a reliable party, and be sure that your dog comes from a healthy atmosphere. Remember that you cannot find absolute perfection in the points of any dog, particularly in Boston Terriers; therefore, be prepared to sacrifice some show excellencies for true merit, unless you are prepared to pay a very high price. A good specimen always commands a fair value, for the demand far exceeds the supply, so you must be prepared to pay something for your pet. Always buy a good one, rather than to purchase a dog of doubtful breeding, whose chief recom- mendation is his low price. In the former instance you will have a dog that from the beginning will prove a handsome, valuable and sporty acquisi- tion to your household, while in the latter case you are bound to daily become more and more dissatisfied with him, and, acting upon the advice of your friends, will eventually either relegate him to the stable or dispose of him at a loss. Purchase one from nine to eighteen months old, and one that has had the distemper. He is then old enough to at once become a true companion, and the liability of serious illness would be reduced to a minimum. A finely bred Boston Terrier, with proper care, should live to the age of ten or twelve years. Some live much longer without becoming infirm, but the above statement as to their longevity is a fair average. Through care- lessness or indifferent training many are killed by accident. This factor should always be borne in mind when exercising your dog in the city streets, and he should have special training if you live in a large town. Boston Terriers' are not aggressive to other dogs, hence the injuries sus- tained as a result of fighting are very few and far between. As a com- panion for ladies they are peculiarly adapted, being very easy to get under perfect control, able to enjoy no end of petting, and are always ready, should the occasion require, to prove their true allegiance to their mistress. OPAL, A.K.C.S.B., 55,650. A Bitch that has produced many prominent Bostons. 28 CHAPTER V. BUYING A DOG. How to Select a Dog-Remarkable Intelligence of the Boston Terrier- Each Dog's Peculiarities and Characteristics-The Best Way to Buy -Reputable Dealers-"Over Distemper"-Some Advice on Veter- inarians-The Dog. vs. the Bitch as a Companion. THE QUERY is often heard, "Why are Boston Terriers so sought after as household pets, and why are they so expensive?" In the first place as stated in the previous pages, being a very handsome and sporty looking short-haired dog, they are peculiarly adapted for our homes. Coupled with this, they are of a very affectionate disposition and possess an even temperament. As an all-round companion they appeal most forcibly to all lovers of dogs, for whilst they are not aggressive, still should circumstances SIRDAR, one of the old type type of Bostons. so require they are fully capable and willing to take care of themselves or their masters. As to the second query, it is readily answered by stating that the demand for well-bred and house-broken Boston Terriers far exceeds the supply. The reason for this is not only because they are so highly ap- preciated, but because they are very difficult to raise. It may seem a strange statement to make, but it is none the less true, that about 65 per cent die at birth or prior to reaching maturity, and generally the best in a litter are the ones that are lost. This, however, is not an exclusive peculiarity of the breed for all dog fanciers know that "the good die young" and it is always the best of the lot that passes away. Hence their very scarcity 29 keeps up the prices. It is true that poor specimens are often sold for the proverbial "song," but the writer is dealing in this little volume with only the correct type of pedigreed stock, and has no use for "Yah Hoo's" and "Muts." The question is also asked, "Are they intelligent?" The reply is that under careful instruction they can be taught any known trick quite as readily as any other breed; they possess peculiar reasoning power, and whilst they not only become devotedly attached to their owner and members of tfhe household, still also prove faithful and intelligent guard- ians. Experience justifies the writer in stating that for a house pet and boon companion, in doors and out, the Boston Terrier cannot be ex- celled. Is it then a wonder that they are the most popular dog in the country, for human experience is apt to be very similar and there are hundreds who would say the same. Now, if you are of the same mind or open to conviction follow these directions and you will avoid imposition and will secure a good specimen of this breed. It has already been stated that this breed is not readily raised, particu- larly when the attempt is made to rear puppies in a kennel, so it may truthfully be stated that the Boston Terrier is in no sense a kennel dog, hence only small kennels are needed; for until a pup is twelve months old he must be boarded with a family who is paid to raise him. This in- DRUID MERK, one of the strains that threw true to type. formation may be used when buying by remembering that the best dis- positioned dogs are in the smaller places. As a general rule purchasers are advised not to buy other than full grown dogs, for the reason that, despite the best care, so many pups die before they are one year old. Whilst it is true that all dogs do not have to go through distemper in one of its many forms, it is equally certain that Boston Terriers are peculiarly liable to contract it in its most fatal phase 30 and quickly succumb to its ravages. Although a grown dog naturally costs more money, you will be amply repaid for the outlay if you know that it has had the distemper, is thoroughly house-broken under good com- mand and ready to prove a boon companion. Only those who have been through a seige of distemper can know what it means, and if buyers realized this they would not get a dog who has not had the disease. Each dog has his special characteristics and individuality; so when about to make a selection, always choose the dog that appeals to your eye and seems responsive to your advances, for he will give you the best satis- faction, all other details, such as price, age, etc., being equal. Reference is not being made to show dogs, but to highly bred dogs suitable for house- hold pets. Naturally, the breeding of the dog should be considered, for "like begets like," and as intelligence is a most important factor we can only be certain to obtain it when the record of the ancestors justifies the ex- pectation. A perusal of the foregoing leads us very naturally to realize the im- portance of dealing with only the most reliable parties, who have dogs to sell, otherwise no dependence can be placed upon the pedigree, personal WEINER'S BESSIE, an Old Timer that did much for the breed. history or habits of the dog. Again, it is very essential, if you desire to avoid unpleasant consequences, to secure a dog that has been brought up under good sanitary conditions, and not one that has been neglected and only "conditioned" to sell at a bench show. As to the best markings, that is simply a matter of preference; the same will refer to the kind of tail; these two features often govern or regulate the price, and if you want a dog with perfectly even markings and just the correct kind of screw tail you must be prepared to pay a good round price. These two are very hard points to get in perfection and consequently dogs possessing them command good prices. Remember this one essential fact in selecting a dog, namely, that it is' almost an utter impossibility for a man to find a dog as near perfect as any of the great cracks; but should you do so he will com- mand almost any price. Therefore, seek not perfection, for one is almost unattainable, for when you examine a number of dogs you will discover 31 that some are strong in the head, others nice in the tail; some a good deal off in markings, others decidedly bully in shoulders, etc., etc. Your search should result finally in acting upon the advice already given, namely, to take the dog that attracts you, and nine times out of ten you will have made no mistake, for very quickly the affinity that led you to making the choice will have developed and both dog and owner will be more than satisfied. If you are looking for a bench specimen it will be wiser to take a good judge, whom you trust, and let him pick for you, for no book can teach the fine points of a breed. Would-be purchasers, owing to living in a distant city, cannot always 'exercise this choice, and must depend upon this duty being performed by a friend or rely entirely on the honesty and judgment of the parties who offer the dog for sale. Here again rises the importance of dealing with a reputable kennel, one whose prestige, already secured through honest and reliable methods, would prove a certain guarantee of satisfactory treatment. It is a safe statement to make that a Boston Terrier who has had distemper is worth double at eight months old what one is who has the disease in anticipation. Like scarlet fever among children, distemper is very liable to prove disastrous to the dog. even though it is not actually GOODE'S BUSTER, a dog that produced some of the best Bostons. fatal. Deafness is one of the sequels to be dreaded; chorea, similar in its manifestations to St. Vitus dance; partial or total blindness, various skin diseases and other after effects, any of which might very properly prompt you to put the dog out of his misery often follow this dreaded illness. When selecting a dog, unless you have perfect confidence in the seller, try and verify his statement if he states that the dog really has had this disease. Unfortunately, however, distemper will sometimes afflict the dog twice, and although the second attack is not generally as severe, still in exceptional cases it is very acute and more likely to become associated with pneumonia, with which complication it is generally fatal. These second attacks naturally tend to discredit the statement of the seller, therefore it is best, when possible, to have his claim investigated and confirmed. The seller labors under another disadvantage, for if the dog is taken sick a month or so after being sold, and a veterinary, well-posted on horses and cattle, but never having had any experience with Boston Terriers, is called in, at once proceeds on general principles to proclaim the dreaded fact that 32 the dog has distemper, when in reality he has only a slight cold or his digestion is for the time being somewhat impaired. You will need not only the best "vet." you can obtain, but one who is thoroughly honest and above the contemptible practices of some who adorn (?) that profession. It has been the custom of some of these latter to share or limit their responsibility by stating emphatically that the dog was undoubtedly a sick dog when pur- chased, although several weeks' or even months have elapsed since the animal changed hands. Some will go further, by declaring that the dog had always' been an invalid, thus discrediting the seller regardless of his reputation for honest dealing. Possibly they think that such an occult demonstration will add to their importance, when, as a matter of fact, an intelligent per- son will quickly realize that it is a subterfuge pure and simple, and although prompted by profound ignorance is none the less disquieting to the pur- chaser and unjust to the seller. Men of this stamp have done much harm to reputable kennels and have spread abroad the idea that all dog men are robbers. It would be a boon to all parties' concerned if the custom to have every dog regularly examined and certified to by a competent "vet." prior to a sale being consummated, the would-be purchaser to select the veterinary, were in vogue. Fortunately, however, there are in most of our large cities a number of very competent and honest veterinaries, who have made a special study of the dog and are fully capable to render prompt and efficient aid in time of need. Should your dog be ill and really need the services of a "vet." try and secure one of these, so that the proper diagnosis can be made. The treatment in most cases is so simple that it is a secondary consideration. First and foremost you want to know what the trouble is, and nursing, proper nourishment, with a modicum of drugs', will do the rest. Now, to sum up, purchase as good a Boston Terrier as you can possibly afford; use good judgment in selecting him; buy only from a responsible party, and once obtaining the dog take good care of him by exercising com- mon sense in regulating his eating and habits. Persons often write to know how much cheaper a bitch is than a male dog. The reply is' that if they possess the same degree of excellence, as to show points there is practically no difference in the market value as applied to the Boston Terrier, but when they are champions, naturally the dog is of greater value. Again, we are asked which sex is best for a house pet. This is a very hard question to answer when the query is made about Boston Terriers, for they cannot help being of a most affectionate disposi- tion, but there is no denying the fact that the females are the most trusting and clinging, possibly not so pronounced in their enthusiasm or open in their manifestations' of affection, but have a way all their own of showing their deep love for their owner. It is true that when kept simply as pets they must be cared for twice a year. This is the only objection that can be urged against them, and that is readily provided for by Sending them to pass those weeks at some well-appointed kennel, where they will not only receive the best of care, but be absolutely safe. We all know that a dog will often wander beyond certain prescribed limits in the company of other dogs, whilst his sister could not be coaxed out of the yard. Accordingly there is less likelihood of your losing a bitch. If you desire to breed, always select a bitch that is rather long in the body, whose breeding is of the best, and mate her along sensible lines. 33 CHAPTER VI THE CARE OF A DOG. The Foundation of Health-Feeding-The Happy Medium-What and When to Feed-The Candy Curse-The Plaything-The Importance of Exercise-The Airing-The Walk-Street Breaking a Dog-Fol- lowing a Trap. AS IT has been our aim and purpose to make this little book prac- tical and useful1 to all classes of Boston Terrier owners, we will give briefly a few directions, for the benefit of the novice, as to the care of a house dog. The foundation of health, in dogs, as well as humans, is the stomach, and we will therefore first consider the cardinal principles of feeding. It is safe to say that a vast majority of dogs kept as house- hold pets are overfed, and as a natural result they take on a superabund- ance of flesh and become lazy and indolent. In order that the dog should always be "up and coming" he should be fed lightly. In other words, he should be kept in a condition to relish anything that is put before him. Dogs are proverbially like children in that they will eat until they absolutely cannot take in another mouthful, then lie down and in the blissful ignorance of sleep patiently awaiting the pain of colic and its attendant sorrows, which, however, do not deter them from repeating the same folly the very next time that opportunity affords. They lack discretion and method and you must therefore use discretion for them, acting much as you would if trying to raise a child. Regulate carefully the amount of food given by the amount of exercise that the dog has taken, varying each day to fit the needs of the moment. It is a good idea to weigh your dog from time to time, and having ascertained what his weight ought to be to increase or decrease the quantity of food given, so as to keep him in the best possible condition. In hot weather, or after a day when rain and storm has forced him to loll around the house, do not feed him as much as) you would under other circumstances. If, on the other hand, it is the dead of a cold winter, or you have had the dog out for a long walk and he has other hard work or exercise, increase his portion slightly. Many people expect their dog to run for miles after their trap and still provide him with no extra food. The result is that the dog is in a continually half-starved state, bolts his food, and in his weakened condition ruins his digestion. It might be well to say here that it is possble to go to either extreme and one is as bad as the other. Neither the dog that is so fat that he can hardly waddle or the dog that is famished is in true health. His ribs are a very good indication of the condition that he is in and they should be just visible, not noticeable. In order to secure this condition, or even 34 good health, your dog's stomach must be in perfect order and the best way to keep his stomach in order is to watch carefully what goes.into it. Table scraps, while they are not the best food in the world, still they will keep a dog in good health if they are carefully attended to. Nine out of ten of the dogs that are kept in the city are used as a sort of vulture to clean up what is left on the plates after each meal, a system that is convenient if not productive to the best health of the dog. In all the big kennels of the country the dogs receive but one meal a day and if that is enough to keep these dogs, who get a great deal of systematic exercise, in the pink of condition it is certainly sufficient to keep a house pet in the same state. With some owners it is the custom to feed a big meal at night, while others do this in the morning, which seems to be the better time. The morning meal may consist of scraps, cut up fine and well mixed. This should be done for a double purpose of preventing bolting and affording a chance to have the food when it reaches the stomach of being already mixed. It will also be found a CH. BAYSIDE CHAUNCEY, an exponent of the Cobby type. good cure for those dogs who are in the habit of picking and choosing their food. This is generally the result of bad bringing up, though too often overfeeding and consequent lack of appetite is also liable to make a dog fastidious. Meat, fish (carefully boned), cereals, vegetables (ex- cept potatoes), and bread all make good things to feed. Soups and gruels alternated with dog biscuits should make up the evening meal or lunch. There are half a dozen different kinds of dog crackers on the market and any of the reliable brands are good. The makers of these foods are loud in their praise and extravagant in their claims for them, but long practice has found that they are not a good thing to give a dog as a steady diet. There is a great temptation to do this, especially if one is not keeping house for they are cheap and handy, but the practice is not to be encouraged. The one thing that above all others causes sorrow, sickness and pain to city dogs is the feeding of sweets. I wish that the publishers of this book would allow to have printed in bold type the warning, "Don't feed candy," but this they will not permit, so I will have to be content with making that warning as strong as I can in one short paragraph. 35 There are more dogs that die and suffer from candy eating, I am speak- ing now of pet dogs only, than from any other half a dozen causes. Candy destroys the desire for real, good, nourishing food, it ruins the stomach and digestion, and it rots the teeth, and yet hundreds of well-meaning, kind-hearted persons who would not willingly cause a dog so much as a fear make them suffer untold agonies, just because they have not strength of mind enough to see a dog beg for what is as bad for them as poison. Here again a dog's similarity to a child may be seen, for they all dearly love candy, and once given a taste of it will never cease to beg for it. Of course, it is hard to refuse them, but is it not better to do so than to have the dog's health and comfort destroyed for life? Oh! if they only knew what discomfort, what pain, candy causes there is not a dog lover in the United States that would ever give a dog a taste of sweets. I would not for a moment have my readers think, as they may after reading the foregoing pages, that the Boston Terrier is a difficult dog to MUZZIE DEE, one of Dr. Mott's favorites. feed properly, and they are not, for what has been advanced will apply equally well to any breed of dogs. All that it has been my intention to do is to make a plea that the dogs be fed along common sense lines. You surely ought to be willing to exercise due care and take a little trouble for your dog, not alone because of this intrinsic value, but also for his own sake. Another thing that should be brought up while we are on the sub- ject of feeding is that of giving a bone to the dog. Nearly every author who has dipped his pen in ink to write on doggy matters has advised that a bone be given to the dogs to play with and gnaw on, but many of them have failed to warn that not all kinds of bones are good for this purpose. Chicken bones should never be given to a dog, for they are easily cracked with the teeth and a splinter swallowed may do a world 36 of harm. A bone splinter in the stomach or the intestines has often caused a good dog's death and the chances of such an accident are too great to make it advisable to give chicken bones. A big shin bone, with the joint attached to it makes a very good thing to give a dog to chew on and play with. There is absolutely no virtue in an old soup bone that has all the good boiled out of it, besides these are soft and can be broken by a strong dog. By nature the Boston Terrier is a playful dog, if he were not he would not enjoy that popularity that is his, and it is well that he be given something to play with while in the house. For this purpose there is nothing in the world so good as an old shoe. Let him have this and see that it is always kept in a certain place and you will have little diffi- culty in training him to use that and that alone for his frolics. If he should happen to take a fancy to a rug or some other article around the house, take him away from it and give him the shoe. A few repetitions of this will teach him the purpose of his plaything and generally you will have CH. BOYLSTON REINA, a bitch that made history. no further trouble with him. If, however, he persists in his wrong- doing, tie him up on a short chain when he is caught in mischief and it will not take him many weeks to come to associate the confinement with the destructiveness'. In extreme cases little tobacco or tobacco sauce placed on the articles he plays with will prove an effective cure. Do not place too much of the punishment on the things for you do not want to make him sick, only to afford a surprise that will prove lasting. Next to food the most important thing in the well keeping of a dog is exercise. Although this subject has been touched upon in previous pages, still it will bear repetition and amplification. We all know that if we are to keep ourselves in good health we must indulge in at least a certain amount of exercise, and this same rule holds equally good with the lower members of the animal kingdom. A dog's exercise may be divided into two classes, the first a simple airing to give a chance for the animal to relieve himself. For this pur- pose a closed in yard is all that is needed. It is not sufficient, however, to let your dog out in the yard to play all by himself, for as soon as the necessities of nature have been complied with, he will come to the door 37 and crouching down wait to be admitted. In the warm months this may cause no harm, but in winter, with ice, rain and snow, the climatic conditions, he quickly becomes chilled, catches a cold and becomes a fit subject for pneumonia or other ills. Another reason why the owner should watch the dog while he is out in the yard is that by observing his passages a very good idea of his condition may be formed. In no other way can you so quickly detect that something is not quite right than by this observation. Should he be constipated or unduly relaxed, a slight change in diet may remedy the trouble and avert a serious ill- ness. In addition to this airing your dog should hav.e at least an hour's walk in the open each day. This is an important part of his life, not only as an aid to digestion and exercise, but also as a pleasure to you, CH. LADY DAINTY, a white dog full of type. for you will come to enjoy the walks with your canine friend and the benefit that it will do your health will also be considerable. If you are to enjoy to the fullest extent this feature of your dog* you should get a dog weighing somewhere between fifteen and twenty-two pounds. If you get a dog that is smaller than that you will naturally have to lift him in and out of cars and carriages and, unless you want to risk the chance of having him maimed or killed, you will have to keep him on a lead. If, on the other hand, he is a big dog he will be too large to go on the cars or in your brougham, and on many other occasions you will find that he takes up too much room. Therefore, so as not to have him burdensome, select a medium sized specimen, a good all-round dog, capable of taking care of himself in any company or under any condi- 38 tions. By this advice I do not mean in any way to decry the merits of the Toy Boston Terrier, which so many prefer, for I well know their advantages, but I also appreciate that owing to their size they have to be a great care to their owners. They, therefore, cannot be so companion- able as their larger brothers, for their comradeship is necessarily limited. The first thing that you must teach your dog if you would take him walking in the crowded thoroughfares of a city is prompt and strict obedience to your whistle. Select some distinctive call of one, two or three notes and always use it so that he will readily distinguish your call from others, but only use it when you really want 'him, as he soon learns the moral of the story of the boy whoi called "Wolf!" and' he will think you are only fooling him. It is necessary that he should be taught DICK TURPIN, a favorite sire of those who preferred the "Bully" type. to obey your call before you venture on the streets. The best way to teach him is to whistle the desired notes, encouraging him to come to you, and when he obeys pet and make much of him. Half an hour will generally be all that is needed to teach this lesson, and when once you are sure that he knows what is expected of him punish him if he does not come. The next step is to have him trained to walk right beside you. This is an important part of his training and will be found to be invaluable many times. It is the best preventive for fights, and will be found a great iconvenience in a crowd or crossing streets. Call the dog to you and saying the words, "To heel," or something similar, make him walk beside you. Always give the command the same way, using the same words and the same tone of voice and gradually increase the distance that you have him walk near you till he is perfectly trained in this respect. You can let him run ahead with the words, "All right," or "Go on," but care should be taken not to allow him to leave you till you give your permission. It is a good plan to always call your dog to heel on crossing a street and a week or so of this will often find him coming to you of his own accord. If he should do anything directly contrary to your com- 39 mands, scold him him severely and put him on the leash. This is one of the best ways of punishing a dog and if you notice the down- hearted and contrite way in which he walks along while under this disgrace you will yourself be convinced that it is an effective reprimand. It is a good plan to always carry a lead with you, for if that is the waj in which he has been punished you will find that a mere sight of it will often cause him to mend his ways. When your dog has been trained perfectly in this wise he will indeed be a companion, a comfort and a protection, and you will soon grow to enjoy your walks with him. There is nothing more humiliating than having a poorly trained dog on the streets and those unfortunate ones who have not taken the trouble to train their dogs are to be pitied. How foolish a person looks vainly calling after a dog that is running riot all over the streets and how much danger there is in such a course for the dog. When the weather and the condition of the roads permit he may follow your trap for a reasonable distance and it will be very beneficial to him, but you must be careful to introduce this more violent form of exercise gradually. Do not run the legs off the dear little fellow without any regard for his condition. Lead up to it by degrees, taking him into your carriage very often at first, and never indulge this par- ticular kind of exercise for some time after eating. In other words, if you want him to be able to run long distances train him as you would yourself if you were desirous of becoming a distance runner. The secret of success in exericising a dog, as in pretty much every- thing in the world, is common sense and moderation. Be humane in the amount of exercise, making it enough to keep him in health, but not so much as to take the flesh off his bones. Dr. Mott's FUSSIE DEE 40 CHAPTER VII. SOME HINTS ON DOG KEEPING Dog Blankets and Their Use-Rubbing-The Care of Feet-The Eyes- Constipation and Its Opposite-Coughs from the Stomach and Throat-The Bath-The Best Dog Soap-The Best Way to Wash a Dog-Fleas-Care of the Coat. WHILE THE two cardinal principles of dog health were treated in the last chapter, still there^ are many things that it might be well for the novice to know for they add not only to the health and comfort of a dog, but also to his looks. The subject that is being briefly touched upon here is one that has filled great volumes of canine lore and at the outset the author feels almost swamped with the mountain of material that is available. It is the intention, however, only to write OARSMAN'S ANTHONY, the type of the Boston of the early decade. on those things that are most important and necessary for the tyro to have explained. The great amount of material will also have to be the excuse for the patchwork character of this chapter for it is impossible to try to follow any particular order. In regard to dog blankets and covering a dog up. If your dog is not a Toy and you keep him on the move when outdoors there is not the slightest need for a blanket, in fact they are rather to be discouraged, for a dog that gets used to one is apt to be a great deal more susceptible to cold than one who has been hardened, as it were, by going without one. In rainy or wet weather, however, there is no objection to putting 41 on a blanket for it keeps him from getting wet and you will not have to rub so much on your return indoors, and right here it should be said that whenever a dog is brought in wet he should be thoroughly dried and well rubbed. An ounce of prevention is a good working rule and in this case it holds as good as it does in any other case and a little care when you bring your dog in may save you a great deal of trouble and ex- pense later. Feet a»e another part of the dog that sometimes need a little care though it must be acknowledged that in a vast majority of cases they are left absolutely to take care of themselves. A dog's nails, especially if he is kept in the city and not being out enough to wear them down, often need cutting. This is an operation that does not hurt the dog DR. WALTER G. KENDALL, one of the early breeders of the Boston, whose prefix "Squantum" is known where dogs are known. in the slightest and generally gives no trouble so that anyone can do it. Care, however, should be taken not to trim them too close. If the nails are not cut they become so long as to force the foot apart and splay feet are often caused in just this way. A dog often catches cold in his eyes, which becomes bloodshot and water. Sponge out the eye with boracic acid, allowing a little to get in the eyes and the trouble will generally disappear in the course of a day or so. Constipation is one of the most common ailments of the house dog and one for which there is absolutely no excuse. It is caused by insufficient exercise and improper feeding and is very easily remedied. A teaspoonful of castor oil will generally do the trick if supplemented by a (change of diet. Give raw, lean meat and plenty of greens for a few days and the trouble will disappear. It is important to attend to this, for if allowed to go on the complaint will become chronic, the 42 digestion impaired- and the general health of the dog suffer severely. Diarrhoea may be so easily cured that there is not the slightest excuse in the world for allowing it to run on to an extent that will injure the dog. Both of these bowel complaints are not in themselves very danger- ous, but they point towards a disordered condition and if not taken care of they lead to serious results. The warning that was sounded in the last chapter to go out with your dog when he is let out for his airing may well be repeated here, for how else are we to know if the functions of nature are being properly performed? Dogs are effected with two very distinct kinds of coughs, though there are many who think that all arise from the same source. One of the coughs comes from a cold and the other from the stomach, the treatment of each therefore differs materially. Amateurs sometimes ex- perience no little difficulty in determining the real cause of the cough, so a word or two on the subject may be of use. Generally speaking a cough that comes with a cold is not as hard as the one caused b"y CH. BARRY stomach trouble. The stomach cough is a little dry, hacking one, as if there was something in the throat. The cold, also, often shows itself in other places, with watering eyes and running nose, while signs of stomach troubles are frequently in evidence in the other case. The ordinary cold that dogs have can often be cured with Syrup of White Pine or some other similar human cough mixture. Cod Liver Oil, Honey and such remedies are also successful treatment, while in extreme cases a bronchitis kettle or one of the patent lamps that are used for that trouble are an almost unfailing cure. Stomach coughs may be cured by putting the stomach back into its normal, healthy condition. This can often be done by the use of some mild physic and then a little dieting. The question of how often a house dog should have a bath is another that often causes discussion. A dog kept in the house will not under ordinary (circumstances need a bath more than once in two or three weeks, though in hot or wet weather this rule does not hold good. There are a host of dog soaps on the market, but experience, that hard, but excellent instructor, has taught that many of them are not as good 43 as their advertisements lead one to think. After having used many of them I have come to the conclusion that Fleasoap is one of the best, It lathers quickly and freely, it kills insects in a way that is wonderful, and it has no bad effects upon the coat. There are of course many dogs who dread a bath as/ much as a cat, but these animals have generally been spoiled by their owners, for it seems to be, a dog's nature to enjoy water. Young dogs should be washed, but when you do start in to give him his bath do it (carefully. Do not scold or scare him, and by taking things easy for a time or two you will often find that he will come to enjoy rather than dread his wash- ing day. This is a consummation devoutly to be wished, for a fighting dog in a big tub of water can exhaust more patience and wet more cloths than anyone would imagine. Aside from this "scenes" with a dog, especially a Boston, are not apt to be productive of the best feeling CH. ARROYO ANARCHIST, A.K.C.S.B., 158,917. Fee $15.00. Owned by Mr. Freeman Ford, Arroyo Kennels, Pasadena, Cal. Chas. O. Chase, Agent, Egypt, Mass. between you and him, for his sensitive nature will not forget it and you will also remember what happened and unwittingly be on the lookout for a chance to get even. The best way to give a dog a bath applies to all breeds and is as follows. First see that the water is not hot, but merely has the chill taken off it or is lukewarm. Stand the dog in the tub, whiich should be large enough to permit this without crowding, then start at the head and work backwards. The object of this is that fleas will make for the head the minute they are threatened with drowning and by making a lather ring of Fleasoap around his neck you will not miss any of the pests. After you have made the ring around his neck wash and clean his head and ears carefully, taking care to keep all soap out of his eyes. When his head is clean rinse it off and turn your attention to his body. Lather this thoroughly and rub it just as a barber does when giving you a shampoo. Rub the soap in with the finger tips and remember that it is harder to get the dirt out of hair than it is off plain skin and so 44 it will take time to get him good and clean. Next turn to his legs and feet, taking one at a time and doing them thoroughly, for they are generally quite dirty. The soap may be left on the body while the legs are being done, so that its antiseptic and insect killing properties may have a charace to do all that lies in their power. After he is clean stand his front feet on the rim of the tub and rinse him off till all signs of the soap have disappeared. When all the soap has been washed out of his coat place him on a table, previously prepared, and rub him dry, using as many towels as may prove necessary. After he is as dry as he can be gotten by artificial means, either roll him up in a blanket or else induce him to romp about till he is perfectly dry and circulation restored. The latter method is to be enlcouraged and it will be found that after a bath he will generally be very willing to play. In fact, some dogs get into the habit of play- ing during the bath, but this should not be allowed for it will be CH. TRIMOUNT ROMAN, A.K-C.S-B., 168,711. Stud Fee $15.00 Owned by Mrs. Geo. E. Dresser, Thompson, Conn. found a great nuisance. He should not be allowed to go out of doors, even in summer, for several hours after his bath. The reason for this is two-fold; first, he is susceptible to cold and, secondly, he will nine times out of ten pick out as dirty a place as possible and roll in it, undoing all your labor. It is not advisable either to give him a bath just after eating, but two or three hours should elapse so as to give his meal time to digest. A short coated dog, such as the Boston, is not very difficult to keep in good condition in respect to his coat, neither are fleas so hard to exterminate from him should they ichance to get into his hair. These little pests will, however, get on any dog, no matter how carefully he is watched. Sometimes they seem to run into a perfect hive of these pestiferous insects and come in literally covered with them. The semi-monthly bath and the occasional flea treatment is not all the care that should be given to a dog's coat if you would have him 45 looking his best and keep away skin diseases. Every day he should have a good brushing, followed by a rubbing with the hands. There is nothing in the world so good for a dog's coat as rubbing it with the palms of the hands and if you want your dog to shine with that silk- like glossiness that is so much admired by all, the best way that you can reach this end is to rub him, usiing a generous amount of elbow grease. The white markings of the face, throat and belly should be sponged off with water daily so as to keep them from getting that yellowish appearance that is not beautiful to say the least. Besides im- proving his looks this little sponge bath will greatly refresh him and he will come to look forward to having his toilet performed. The little hints that have been given in the foregoing pages will, it is hoped, be of practical assistance to the novice. It has, of course, been impossible to give a complete list of all that might be done to improve your pet's looks, or to meet all of the minor ills that may befall him, but the author trusts that what he has written will be of use. Only such things, as might be called the more common cases, have been treated upon, but care has been taken to make the explanations as simple as possible and the explanations and the use of technical terms have been done so as to make them well within the comprehension of all. MASSASSOT LITTLE BOY II., A.K.C.S.B., 421,075. Fee $15.00. Bred and owned by Mr. Fred A. Bearse, Springfield, Mass. 46 CHAPTER VIII. CANINE DISEASES. The Susceptibility of the Breed to Disease-Worms--The Dangers of Vermifuges-Teething Troubles-Distemper-Its Causes and Treat- ment-Complications of Distemper-Recovery from Distemper-Skin Diseases-How to Kill a Dog Humanely. IT IS not within the scope of a work such aS this to enter into exhaustive descriptions of the details of the diseases that Boston Terriers may suffer from or to give a complete list of the medicines and treat- ments that must be used in the case of any given sickness, but it seems advisable to consider some of the more important ones briefly. The previous chapters must have convinced you that the Boston Terrier TAD DELMAR, A.K.C.S.B., 185,455. Stud Fee $10.00. Owned by Mr. Godfrey J. Hodges, 4101 Blaisdell Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. is not an easy dog to raise, that the rate of mortality is not only high, but that many are deformed or develop marked blemishes before ma- turity is reached. These are one of the principal causes of the high market value of a good specimen of the breed and while it increases the value, still it also increases the care and trouble that must be ex- pended upon their raising. It has been pretty conclusively proved that the inbreeding that has been necessary to produce the breed in its present perfected state has been very largely responsible for its inability 47 to withstand and throw off the ravages of disease in its various forms. Whatever the cause is it is a fact that all breeders have learned by bitter experience that dogs of their breed seem to be especially susceptible to all canine diseases and more sicknesses end fatally with this breed than with others. It may seem strange, in this age of deceit, to see a state- ment like the above in a book devoted to the Boston Terrier and ad- dressed particularly to novices, but the author feels that the knowledge of the! high rate of mortality in the breed will come sooner or later and he thinks that it is as well to sound the warning at the outset. If one goes into the breed realizing the difficulties that beset his way he will be less liable to give it up when the discouragements come, as come they will, than if he had an idea that the road to success were all strewn with roses. Morever, one of the worst features of the mortality of this breed is that it is not confined to pups, but old and mature dogs CH. MOSHOLU BLINK, A.K.C.S.B., 243,321. Fee $15.00. Owned by Mosholu Kennels, (Inc.), 231st Street, west of Broadway, New York, N. Y. will often die of diseases that would hardly cause another breed to turn a hair. In justice to the breed, however, it must be said that they are not a great deal more tender than the average well bred dog, who is much more care than a street cur. The sensitive nature of a thoroughbred, like that of a refined woman, makes them more susceptible to pain and sickness, but it also gives them something that the mongrel can never have. The first disease that will, in all probability, affect your dog will be worms, which will generally make their appearance when a pup is about a month old, though they often cause trouble before a youngster is through nursing. If you can succeed in getting rid of these pests you may consider that your dog has a new, if somewhat temporary lease of life, for he will probably be left in peace until another batch of these infernal parasites appear or distemper sets in. The symptoms that point to the presence of worms are not hard to detect and as nine out of ten- 48 yes, ninety-nyae out of a hundred-pups have them it is a very safe guess that the first thing that ails a puppy will be worms. The indications that worms give are many-and it is impossible to tell just how a dog will act when suffering from them, but the following are some of the more common symptoms. Nervousness, twitching and restlessness in the sleep, changeable appetite, seeming desire to eat dirt and rubbish, thinness and wasting. All or any of these may be taken as a message from a very undesirable visitor and you should act accordingly. In order to expel the worms it is necessary to use powerful medicines and as the pup's stomach is not made of cast iron you must not be surprised if he is upset. Almost all of the worm medicines and powders that are on the market are good, though, of course, there are some that are better than others. It is, however, a fact that the worm medicines, KING OF THE HOUR, A.K.C.S.B., 257,658. Fee $15.00. Owned by Mr. R. A. Benson, 2249 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, Ill. while they will all of them drive out the worms, will often cause the puppy's death and what is more one medicine may not harm one dog but will kill his own brother or sister. There are, however, one or two medicines that have been so greatly improved that they are harmless, yet a sure cure in a vast majority of the cases, and as it is a question of having the worms kill the dog or taking a chance, it is always better to use a vermifuge. Once the worms are out of the system a puppy will generally go along very nicely, with the exception of an occasional case of colic or some similar ailment, till he cuts his second teeth. The complications that are apt to set in at this time are numerous enough to fill a very respectable volume in themselves, but I will not attempt to describe them. Suffice it to say that warmth, appropriate nourish- ment, and careful nursing are the best cure for all the teething troubles and are the main factors that are to be relied upon during this trying time. Unless you have a long experience in such matters and are well acquainted with the properties of different medicines it will be well for 49 you to trust to nursing and care, leaving the' responsibility of dosing to rest upon a more experienced pair of shoulders than your own. Words fail when the fancier tries to describe his feeling towards that most-to-be-dreaded and very disastrous disease, distemper. In the past few years science has made great strides in discovering the causes and cures for the different diseases that affect not only man, but his best friend, and much has been done with distemper. It has been discovered that it is a contagious disease, and that a dog to have it must have been exposed to its ravages. It is a highly infectious dis- ease and can be carried in drinking vessels,-bedding, or in fact anything that the sick dog has been in contact with. It is this that makes it so deadly an adjunct to shows where the benching, feeding and drinking vessels, etc., are excellent conveyors of the contagion. While the knowl- CH. PETER'S CAPTAIN, A.K.C.S.B., 187,881. Stud Fee $15.00. Owned by Mrs. Geo. E. Dresser, Thompson, Conn. edge that distemper is a transmissible disease is valuable in aiding pre- ventive methods being adopted, still it has not, so far at least, been of any material aid to dog owners in curing the sickness once it attacks an animal. Germany, which has been aptly called the "Home of Science," claims to have discovered a preventive and cure for this dis- ease in the form of an antitoxine. A celebrated German professor has made extensive experiments in this line and is supposed to have dis- covered the germ of distemper and a serum that, while it gives the dog a mild form of the disease, still the sickness is not serious and it is said to be an effective preventive. Dog breeders in Europe are all most enthusiastic over the discovery and claim that the inoculation does all that it could possibly accomplish. While there is little doubt in the minds of leading doctors that it is possible to discover an antitoxine for the disease, still it seems highly improbable that it will act as a sure preventive, for it is well known that even when a dog has real, true distemper he is not necessarily immune from a second or even third or fourth attack. This seems to make it a doubly hard task to find a 50 preventive for the sickness. No one in America has, however, ever had any practical experience with the new discovery and we are still doubt- ful of its unfailing success, still it is to be sincerely hoped that it may be as good as report says it is. This is a great field for some one to make an important and valuable medical discovery and the inventor of the real cure and preventive of this dread disease will reap a great reward. Distemper is not a very difficult disease to diagnose as its symptoms are quite unique. The first signs of distemper may, it is true, be taken for nothing more serious than a bad cold, but the past history of the case, this cold coming generally as it does either after a show or ex- posure in other ways, make the matter of determining the nature of the disease a comparatively easy one. The first symptoms are dullness, and general disinclination to move about. The dog will also show a great fondness for warm places and seems to avoid the light. Your dog will "PRIDE OF SUNNY HILL " A-KC-25/217 PRIDE OF SUNNY HILL, A.K.C.S.B., 251,217. Fee $15.00. Owned by Mrs. R. A. Rine, Sunny Hill Kennels, Roseland, N. J. in all probability seek the fireplace and laying down there, his head on his paws, go to sleep. If you call him, instead of coming with a bound, he will slowly open his eyes, look at you with a most pitiful expression, wag his tail spiritlessly. Next come alternate attacks of fever and shivering, hot nose, loss of appetite, and a disarranged condition of the bowels. The urine becomes scanty, but bright colored, the coat rough, vomiting occasionally sets in, a thin discharge from the nose starts and distemper is with you. As the disease progresses the discharge from the nose thickens till it beiomes almost impossible for the poor animal to breathe. The eyes also become affected and are often completely stopped up with a gluey substance, causing the dog much discomfort. A short, sneezy cough, caused by the dog trying to clear out his nose is also one of the never failing signs of distemper. Another sure- sign is a very rapid wasting, a big, strapping, healthy dog will become a skeleton in a very few days, and this is one of the things that must be most carefully guarded against. 51 Enough has been said of the signs of distemper to enable th'e merest novice to tell the disease and we will now devote our attention to saving the dog once he is down with the scourge. In all cases of simple distemper the mainstay of the owner is nursing, diet, and hygienic- measures. Keep the dog- in a cool but draftless room and give him plenty of good nourishing food, so that he will be able to withstand the attack. Raw eggs, beaten up in milk, soups, gruels, etc., should be given in small quantities, but at frequent intervals. Keep the eyes clean with a solution of boracic acid and if the nose is very much stopped up hold the dog over a steaming kettle. Great care must be taken that the dog, in his weakened condition, does not catch any cold or almost invariably disastrous complications will set in. In almost all these simple cases this treatment will pull a dog through. It is an im- portant thing to remember in distemper that "a stitch in time saves THORPE'S DANDY KING, A.K.C.S.B., 272,691. Fee $20.00. Owned by Mrs. Mabel C. Thorpe, North Side Kennels, 3417 North Ninth St., St. Louis, Mo. nine," and if the case is not a complicated one and it is nipped in the bud you will probably be able to win the battle. The great danger in this disease is not in the disease itself, but lies in the dog having different complications while suffering from the dis- ease and his weakened condition makes it almost impossible for him to successfully combat the double attack. -The most common attendant of distemper in Boston Terriers is complications of the head. His short nose makes a very vulnerable point, for it stops up with amazing rapidity and is very difficult to keep clear. Steaming and keeping the discharge as much under control as possible is the only thing that can be done to have the air passages kept free. Boston Terrier owners should be most careful of this for in it lies their worst enemy. In extreme cases the entire respiratory organs are affected and even the lungs are reached. Fresh air is very important in these cases and in no instance should a dog be kept in a poorly ventilated room. If the throat is very badly affected, blistering, poulticing and the administer- 52 ing of soothing cough syrups may be adopted, though the last is hardly to be strongly recommended. Cod liver oil is often useful in these cases for it not only is very nourishing but it also relieves the throat and bronchial tubes. Sometimes it happens that the stomach and bowels are the seat of a serious attack. Diarrhoea often sets in and should be checked as soon as possible, for if allowed to run will so rapidly weaken the dog that it will be impossible for him to throw off the effect of the primary disease. It is well in cases of this kind to give a good dose of castor oil-A Boston should have at least a teaspoonful. This will thoroughly clean the dog out and help to remove the inflammation that is the cause of the trouble. The following mixture should then be given: Take of prepared chalk 3dr., powdered acacia, 1 dr.; of oil of cassia, 8 drops; of tincture of catechu, 3 dr.; tincture of opium, 1 oz.; water- to make PERISCOPE, A.K.C.S.B., 263,345; weight 16 pounds. Fee $10.00 Owned by Mr. Hector Huard, Jr., Princess Kennels, Burlington, Vt. 8 oz. The powders should first be well mixed in a mortar, the oil of cassia added, then the other liquids. This preparation will have to be well shaken before using. The diet should also be looked to carefully. A little arrow root added to the milk given is an old-time remedy and one which has much virtue. It is well to give oatmeal water instead of the plain, and the only food should be that which is very easy to digest. In distemper, especially in the more serious cases, the skin of the dog is very apt to break out. These are generally noted on the inside of the legs, where there is but little hair, and are in the form of little pimples that finally break, giving out blood and matter. This should be carefully wiped off and the sores just touched with some disinfectant. These eruptions are most frequently noted in cases where the stomach 53 and the bowels have been attacked and are by most considered as a good sign, as it shows that the poison of the disease is coming out of the system. While it is a good sign, it is not an augury of recovery, for many dogs join the great majority even after this favorable sign appears. One of the main things to remember about the recovery from this dread disease is that it takes many, many weeks and is really one of the most critical times of the whole illness, for it is during this' stage that pneumonia is apt to set in. A dog suffering from distemper should never be washed and for three months after an attack it is well to avoid the use of water. Never exercise a dog recovering from this sickness unless he is on the lead and even then it should be very gentle, for he is sure to be weak and overexertion may prove fatal. If it is necessary to clean a dog sick with distemper a brush and cloths should CRESTMONT, A.K.C.S.B., 246,399. Fee $15.00. Owned by Miss Emily Pomeroy, Crestmont Kennels, Dushore, Penn. be used. It is also important to see that sick dogs do not get their feet wet or be exposed to other things liable to bring on a cold. The food of a dog in the convalescent period should also be watched with great care and nothing that is in any way apt to upset him given. A suggestion that might sometime be useful and. save some poor animal a great deal of pain is to state the best way to send your pet to the Derg Heaven, which is to give him a small piece of cyanide of potassium. This may be very easily done by opening his mouth and dropping it in, holding the mouth closed till the poison is swallowed. This will cause instant, painless death and is easier and more handy to give than chloroform. 54 CHAPTER IX BREEDING. The Difficulties of Breeding Typical Dogs-The Keynote of Uniformity -Breeding Hints-The Question of Mating-Valuable Points as to the Selection of the Sire-The Importance of Pedigree-Care of a Stud Dog-Rational Mating-The Bitch and Her Puppies. BY MISS EMILY POMEROY IT IS safe to assume at the very outset that there is no occupation that presents a more interesting, complex and, at the same time, uncertain propo- sition than the breeding of Boston Terriers. Many rules and regulations as to breeding have been elaborately set forth by numerous writers, and success attends a careful following of these in most breeds; but, alas, they do not apply to Boston Terriers. Those of us who have tried the experiment can cheerfully testify that the Boston Terrier is a law unto himself and seems adverse to complying with rules and regulations that govern the breeding of dogs in general. Experience alone qualifies a man to advise others, irrespective of the length of time he has been engaged in breeding Boston Terriers, for one often attains a lot of experience in a few years, particularly if he has conducted his breeding along liberal and progressive lines. Even the most skilled and careful breeder, however, cannot be perfectly sure of the results of any given mating, no matter how much care he may have given the selection of sire and dam. The chief end and aim with most breeders of Boston Terriers has been to breed and raise a winner. This is certainly a very commendable ambition, but one very seldom • realized in both desires, for the temptation to sell a fine pup for a high price before it reaches maturity is very great, and as a rule typical specimens pass into other hands before they are a year old. The breeder belonging to what might be termed the old school continues to breed along the same old lines, and seems unwilling to adopt any progressive methods, but of late years men with another ambition have entered the ranks and are breeding, not alone with the hope of securing a winner, but with the intention of raising typical Boston Terriers of a higher grade and of a more uniform type; these men are seeking enlightenment wherever it is to be found, and heartily welcome any and all suggestions along the line of advancement. It is with the hope of aiding these and assisting beginners that a few general principles regarding the breeding of Boston Terriers are here made. There are certain laws that must be observed in breeding the Boston terrier if we wish to obtain even partial success. We cannot, in breeding the Boston, always bank on the fact that "Like produces like," for in producing the little Yankee dog this is far from a certainty. I am afraid that too many of us have taken for granted that if 55 we breed a high class bitch to a champion stud we were sure to get a litter of flyers. Just think the matter out for yourselves, and it will not appear so very strange to you that so many have failed while only a few have obtained success. According to the way most of us breed is it any wonder that we draw so many blanks and so seldom the prize puppy, and when we do is it not in most instances but a chance creation. Did we, before we mated the pair, have in our minds exactly what type we wished to produce and did we know the true ancestors of the dogs, or, in other words, did we have a mental picture of the ancestors and know that the pair were suited to each other? Some breeders are satisfied if they can buy a Boston with an extended pedigree of dogs that are at the time popular. Let me assure you that a pedigree on paper will never produce you a winner. Pedigrees, I am sorry to say, are too often made out by people who work on the plan of "not letting ALDEN'S SPORTING EXTRA, A.K.C.S.B., 239,426. Stud Fee $10.00. Owned by Mr. Ed. Hirsch, 1805 West Madison St., Chicago, Ill. the left hand know what the right hand writes." Just because your bitch is believed to have an elegant line of dogs back of her does not assure you of a perfect litter of puppies. You must consider suitability. Are not the puppies even then sometimes a very ordinary bunch? This fact is due to reversion, and for this reason we should have a mental picture of the an- cestors of our dogs so that we can intelligently mate them. If we have a bitch that we know is well bred but weak in head, but is otherwise good, she should be bred to a stud dog that has a strong head. If the most noticeable fault is in the bitch's eyes, body, legs, back or markings, seek a dog that is ideal in those qualities which your bitch is weak in. Of all you do look further back into the stock than just the individual you are selecting to breed to. He may be a superb dog in the particular point you wish to strengthen in your bitch, but if you were to know or see his ancestors for several generations back it might be that they were weak in the very point you wish to improve and that the dog you have selected is only an accidental production. He would more than likely' produce puppies that would "throw back" to his ancestors that were faulty in the very point your 56 bitch is faulty in and that you are so ardently seeking to improve. Seek a sire that is strong himself in the point you wish to improve and that comes from a family that is noted for being strong in this particular point. Do not consider just individual excellence or you will fail nine times out of ten in producing what you want. Do not expect your male Boston when seven or eight months old to get you a litter of puppies. He, if well grown, will without the least trouble serve your bitch when at that age, but he will not get you any pups. If you have an older stud dog and wish to educate the youngster a bit, when he is under a year old let him serve the bitch, but use your mature stud dog the following day or in all probabilities, if you trust to getting pups entirely to the youngster, you will lose the use of your bitch until she comes in season again. A dog that has some age on him will get larger litters than MING'S DANDY BOY, A.K.C.S.B., 192,692. Fee $10.00. Owned by Mrs. G. R. Ming 490 Van Buren St.. Brooklyn N. Y. a real young dog. A young dog will keep getting larger litters as he grows older until he reaches the limit. Do not allow your stud dog to try to serve great leggy bitches that he has to stand on first one leg and then the other to reach. Have a bench with legs that you can raise and lower. He will serve her far easier if he stands up higher than she does. I have seen dogs try to serve bitches much taller than themselves until they would bruise their feet until they would bleed around the nails and be so sore in the muscular part of their backs that they could scarcely move for days. Feed your stud dog good nourishing food, eggs, some milk, raw beef, cooked meat and of course vegetables, but give him a rather concentrated food if you work him hard at stud. Do not have him burdened with a lot of soft fat but muscled up and as hard as a race horse. Give him all the exercise, in a gentle manner, that you can induce him to take. Take him with you when you go any place where you can. A stud dog does not want a few moments a day of violent exercise that makes him sore in every muscle, but he wants an unlimited amount of gentle exercise. 57 To breed Bostons successfully and intelligently, it requires close observa- tion and study. The way most people breed, it is not at all surprising that ♦here are so many of the fifteen dollar kind produced. Try to breed dogs true to type and what the standard asks for. If you are breeding Bostons and have a bitch of the whippet type, select a dog of stocky type, one that has plenty of bone and muscle, but always keep in mind that if you wish to permanently improve your stock you must mate with a dog coming from a family strong in the points you wish to correct or improve. If you have a bitch, I will assume, that is weak in muzzle herself, but icomes from a family of strong headed Bostons, do not seek a sire with a great massive head and that comes from a strain that is very strong in head, for if you do the puppies will be far from your liking. Your bitch, "CHAMPION GHEENLODGE KING o'KINGS" A.A.C. 2S968/ CH. GREENLODGE KING O'KINGS, A.K.C.S.B., 259,681. Fee $25.00. Owned by Mrs. Geo. E. Dresser, Thompson, Conn. even though a bit weak in this point herself, coming from a strong headed family will be able to do her share in putting good heads on the puppies. When selecting a sire find out if he gets puppies that strongly resembles himself or if he has a tendency to throw back and get pups that strongly resemble some remote ancestor. Some sires never reproduce themselves but sire puppies that strongly resemble some particular ancestor. Therefore, a champion stud dog may prove to be a very poor stock getter. While a stud dog with a very noticeable defect may prove himself to be a producer of elegant puppies. In some instances no matter how flashily a dog is marked because he comes from a family poor in markings while there are studs with little if any markings that invariably produce puppies that are practically perfectly marked having a family back of him good in markings. This same theory will hold good in the real Boston Terrier expression we are all so anxious to put in our dogs. How many of us have grown quite discouraged trying to improve or breed out some defect in our stock. The reason it is so hard is because this particular fault has existed for several generations and is so firmly bred into the dog that it will take study and time to correct it. A fault that 58 has only appeared in two generations is far more easily corrected than one that has existed for ten. We do not necessarily have to have prize winners in order to produce good stock but we do want dogs that the fault that keeps them from being prize winners has not been present for generations. A good stud dog if bred to what might be considered rather an inferior bitch, providing she comes from the right stock, may produce ideal puppies. Many of our noted prize winners are out of bitches that would not get a "look in" at a real show. If we inbreed our dogs in order to establish some desirable point we will have to use the greatest amount of intelligence and make certain that the individuals do not in any way possess the same faults or we will greatly intensify the fault in the puppies while we are trying to establish the desirable point. If say the bitch is by chance defective in some particular point and she had a brother or half brother perfect in that point and they both appeared in a high state of health and vigor then it would be permissable to breed them. By doing this we have reason to expect we will correct, in the puppies, the fault existing in the bitch. Visit all the kennels that are producing typical Bostons that you can and study the dogs. Form an idea of what type of Boston you wish to produce and then "go to it" and do not allow yourself to grow dis- couraged. Select a sire that is large enough to produce a litter of four, five or six puppies and a sire that can breed a bitch naturally. One that does not require too much help. One that has plenty of vigor. Always re- member that there has never been a case in the human family where two dwarfs have reproduced healthy offspring and apply this fact to your Bostons. In conclusion let me say that in my opinion and the same is the opin- ion of many of the most noted and successful breeders, that every stud dog that has sufficient merit to warrant being advertised at public stud should stand at a fee of fifteen dollars and Bostons that have won their championship at a fee of twenty-five dollars. This would discourage the fellow who owns an unpedigreed bitch from breeding her because he would consider the fee of more value than the bitch herself and in con- sequence would get rid of her to some one for a pet and replace her with a bitch of known breeding. A dog standing at a high fee is better to the breed because he is not used as often, on account of the cost, and not being worked to death is much more sure of siring large litters of healthy puppies. If the fee is raised people will only breed their good bitches and the stud dog not being worked to a finish will sire better puppies and far larger litters. 59 CHAPTER X. THE BOSTON TERRIER BITCH IN SEASON. When Nature Asserts Itself-Breeding First Time In Season-Breed- ing Every Season-The Use of Kal-Fos-Do not Overfeed Your Matrons-Care In Sending Matrons Away for Service. BY MISS EMILY POMEROY - IF a Boston Terrier female is well nourished and cared for as a' rule at about nine months of age nature asserts herself and we discover the bitch to be in season. The time varies, however, in different strains and individuals. Some strains do not mature as early as others even though kept under the same conditions. It is noticed that a young bitch that is fed on highly concentrated food and let to exercise unrestricted with several of her own sex and a stud dog will come in season earlier than the young bitch that is retained as a pet and is rarely if ever allowed to romp and play with other dogs. A bitch kept largely on starchy food will not come in season as early as will the bitch that is fed on a liberal diet of meat, eggs and milk. The length of time between the periods of season has frequent variations and this is caused much by the same conditions and influences that delay the first occurrence in some bitches. A good rugged bitch, with a good liberal nourishing diet and happily surrounded, will come in season at least twice a year and some about every five months. I have a Ringmaster bitch that produced me three litters of five each in less than one year. She lived in my home and was allowed to run in and out as she wanted to and fed on the best of food. This bitch got to fighting and I could not take care of her longer so farmed her out to a party that I thought would give her the same good care. He seldom if ever wormed her, the bitch became thin and run down, was deprived of her liberty and probably fed on a starchy diet and from the time I let her go up to the present time (nearly two years ago) she has not earned enough to pay her way. I knew that under the same conditions she enjoyed at my home she could again be made to produce just abun- dently. I cite this circumstance merely to impress upon your minds how necessary it isxto feed your bitches well and have them happy and contented if you wish to have them produce regularly and large healthy litters. I have known bitches under unfavorable conditions to go a year and a half between periods. Some fanciers breed their bitches at the first time in season if it by chance happens to be as early as seven and a half months. This is very wrong for the bitch is little more than a puppy herself and needs her food, etc., to finish rounding out her own body and equipping her 60 with a vigorous constitution so that she may be a useful and lasting bitch after she attains the age to be bred, produce and rear puppies. I have a few times bred bitches under a year old that were "leggy" and "weedy"-• This I thought arrested the growth of the legs and filled out the body and helped her in a general way to shape up but under any circumstances it is a poor practice and should not be encouraged. If for any reason you breed your bitch before she is fully mature keep in mind the enfeebling influences this has on her constitution and try as far as possible to counterbalance it by a most generous nourishing diet, gentle and systematic exercise, good ventilation and clean and happy surroundings. When some bitches are about to come in season there is a marked change in their behaviour. They are more affectionate toward their attendants and wish to frolic violently with other dogs. Some appear I WEBB'S SOME BOSTON " A.K.C. 25786! WEBB'S SOME BOSTON, A.K.C.S.B., 257,861. Fee $15.00. Owned by Mrs. A. W. Thompson, Nodart Kennels, 295 Prospect Ave., Ingram, Pittsburgh, Pa. unusually restless and nervous. The sign that cannot be mistaken is the appearance of a sanguinolent discharge from the vagina. This dis- charge gradually deepens in color until it becomes bright red. The color remains about the same for five, six, seven or more days then it begins to gradually disappear. The mucus membrane lining the vagina is more or less congested and appears red. In most cases, there is a marked swelling or puffiness of the vulva and surrounding parts. With young bitches the swelling seems more pronounced than with older bitches or bitches that have produced abundantly. In fact, there are bitches that the swelling is so slight that if one were depending upon appearances only to tell whether or not the bitch were in season she could easily pass by the full period unnoticed. When a bitch is swollen to any marked degree this swelling appears hard and tense and remains so for a week or so. Then the parts begin gradually to soften and become more yielding to the touch. At the end of two weeks, in most instances, the swelling has fully disappeared. 61 The period of season generally lasts about three weeks but only for a few days of this time will the bitch permit the advances of the dog. I have known bitches that could be Served for fourteen days and would permit the approach of the dog any day during that length of time and then again there are bitches that to breed successfully they would have to be looked after within two days or breeding would be impossible. All beginners in the breeding game should bear in mind, the fact, that all bitches are not alike and have them to the dog in plenty of time or they may find to breed her impossible and lose the use of her for another six months. When a bitich is swollen and the swelling is tense and hard it would be utterly impossible to breed her but when the swelling softens and begins to subside you will notice the bitch is extremely anxious to court the society of others of her kind and especially the male. At this OXONIAN'S JACK, A.K.C.S.B., 222,830. Fee $10.00. Weight 20 pounds. Owned by Mr. H. N. Bulger, Turnstile Kennels. Bellows Falls. Vt. time the bitch can be successfully bred and the male will fasten without trouble. Most bitches can be mated on the eleventh or twelfth day while I have seen bitches that could be successfully bred on the second day and others that it was impossible to breed before the twentieth or twenty-first day. One can not always figure on this for the same bitch is vastly different at different seasons. If she could not be bred until the twentieth day at this particular time do not take it for granted that the next time it will be the same for she may fool you and if she is not bred by the eleventh or twelfth day, perhaps earlier, she may refuse service entirely until the next period. A bitch may act frightened and shy in the presence of the stud dog but if the dog is properly broken and obeys his handlers' commands the bitch need not be pounced upon and mauled around but her attitude .oward the stud dog can be ascertained in a careful manner. 62 In a few moments after the pair are introduced if the bitch is ready she will be noticed to frisk and flirt, around the dog assuming peculiar poses, elevating her tail and possibly putting her paws up on the dog. Under such conditions take hold of the bitches collar and hold her securely and command your stud dog to advance. If she stands go on with the breeding but if she snaps and struggles severely do not annoy her further with the dog's attention but take him away until the following day when he may again be taken into her company and her attitude toward him will determine whether or not breeding will be possible. It is a fact that if some bitches are successfully served they will go out of season almost immediately. I have a bitch now showing in whelp that only appeared to be in season about seven days and during that time she was bred twice but had I so desired it would have been CH. HAGGERTY'S KING, A. K. C. S. B., 226,344. Fee $25.00. Owned by Mrs. Geo. E. Dresser, Thompson, Conn. possible to have bred her on any or each of the seven days she was in season. The time previous to this that she was in season she willingly stood for the dog for twenty days and several dogs were tried but none were able to successfully serve or fasten to her and the result was she missed. I think this was caused by a relaxed condition of the vaginal walls. When it was time for her to come in season this time her gen- eral condition was the finest and in addition I gave her a good uterine tonic up until she started in season then I slightly changed the medicine and gave it up until the day of the first service with the gratifying re- sults that she is now showing heavily in whelp. Many people who send bitfches here to be bred will say-"Now breed this bitch as often as you can as long as she stays in season." It is unnecessary for me to say on such cases I use my own judgment. I am sure one service is as good as two if it is a complete service and in every way successful. One instance I call to mind of an old bitch coming here for service with the instructions from her owner to give her a service to each of the various stud dogs as she was a notorious 63 misser. I douched the bitch with a solution of Bi-Carbonate of Soda when she was ready to be bred and just prior to the dog serving her. The service was in every way complete and as she had previously been bred several times each season without results I gave her but the one complete service as sort of an experiment. Many people ask the question if it hurts bitiches to breed every season. That greatly depends on the kind of a bitch she is and her care. If a good big vigorous bitch that is well nourished and perfectly healthy I do not find that it hurts to breed her every season providing the puppies are taken from her when little over three weeks old and she well wormed, given something to cool her blood and then a good tonic to put her into the best of health and condition. Puppies up until three weeks of age do not put much of a strain on a breed bitch and if you want a continuous and regular producer the pups should be removed at about three weeks. If you let them hang on her you will find after about three litters that good old nature asserts herself and the bitch will take a rest herself, if you have not properly cared for her or given her the rest required. The greatest help to a bitch is to be given Kal-Fos in her food from the day you breed her until you wean her pups. I know bitches that without the use of Kal-Fos could not produce a litter of puppies that one could make live to weaning time. Where with the use of it these bitches have fine pups that that can be easily raised with other proper care considered. Kal-Fos also positively prevents acid milk which so many fanciers and breeders are claiming kills off their puppies. Do not be a tight wad but buy Kal-Fos and after you buy it do not be too neglectful to put it in the matron's food. Just take the puppies from an old bitich that has produced many litters and rub your hand! over the top of the pups skull and feel the big soft spot. Give, the same bitch Kal-Fos and then examine the skulls of your puppies and note the difference. It is not unusual to find a great big nice bitch that cannot be mated with the dog at all; Although she will stand like a post while the stud puts forth every effort to serve her. Upon examination you find it impossible to even introduce your finger into the vagina more than two or three inches. In other words she is not open enough for the dog to enter her far enough for the glans to enlarge and hold. You will find upon inquiry that probably bitches of this kind have had two or more litters but that they have had difficulty in whelping and that force has been employed and that combined with ignorance has lacerated the delicate mucus membranes and when the abrasions were under going the process of healing they were not carefully looked after and strong adhesions and scar tissue was formed until the vagina is practically closed or closed to such an extent as to make breeding im- possible. Sometimes these adhesions can be broken loose by careful and intelligent use of the finger well lubricated while in other cases the conditions are such that it requires narcotising the bitch and opening her with suitable instruments. Such cases, however, are scarcely ever very profitable or successful as future brood matrons. It is far better that a condition of this, kind is not caused by an ignorant attendant than remedial measures taken after the mischief is done. 64 CHAPTER XI. THE BOSTON TERRIER BITCH IN WHELP. Give Plenty of Exercise-Make Ample Preparations for Whelping Box -Suitable food for the Bitch-Initiating the Puppy-Acid in the Milk-General Advice on the Rearing of Puppies. BY MISS EMILY POMEROY PAGES could be written on the proper care of a bitch about to whelp, and even then the subject would not be fully covered, so that in this short treatise only a very few important details can be dwelt upon. In the. first place, plenty of exercise must be given whilst in whelp, and it is a good custom to give a small amount of raw meat every other day during the last two weeks. When in whelp they crave all kinds of carnivorous food, and it is to gratify them that it should be given, and also with the hope that by satisfying this craving to a certain extent that they will not find it absolutely necessary to devour their pups. One week before due she should have her bed arranged, for it is very common for them to whelp several days ahead of time. It matters not whether she has a very little broken straw, excelsior or an old piece of carpet in the bottom of her box, for when she has finished whelping it must be cleaned out, and then a permanent covering can be substituted, according to the preference of the breeder. It is best to select a roomy box and tack around the three sides a strip of wood about one inch deep and about two inches from the flooring-the object is to prevent the bitch lying close to the sides of the box. If properly adjusted, there will always be a space just large enough to permit a pup to crawl through in the event of its getting behind her. This little expedient has prevented many pups from being crushed or smothered by the bitch lying on them. The box should be placed in a reasonably warm place and where the bitch can be free from interference. If the process of labor goes on satisfactorily, do not disturb her, but keep her under careful supervision. If, on the other hand, after several hours of pain nothing is accomplished, prepare at once to aid her by securing the services of a competent "vet.," if you yourself are not able to render prompt and intelligent assistance. Many fine Boston Terrier bitches have been lost through delay, and valuable litters of pups are often destroyed. If, on the other hand, one pup is taken from them before their strength is depleted, they will often be able to have the rest of the litter without further aid. The period of whelping greatly varies with bitches, and it is very important to be assured that each pup soon after being born is able to secure nourishment, otherwise it should have one of the teats placed n its mouth and held there until able to work for itself. Bitches will seldom take any nourishment until all is over, then plenty of warm milk or soup seems very grateful. It is well when the bitch is under- shot or tired to cut with a pair of scissors the naval cord, leaving about 65 three inches attached to the pup's abdomen., This operation must not be done too soon after birth for the cord contains blood vessels and if these aren't allowed to dry up the pup will bleed to death. Bitches generally eat the afterbirths when allowed to do so; but to my mind it is just as well to limit the supply, providing it is a fairly large litter, by burning most of them. After the lapse of twenty-four hours the bitch can be fed with strong soup and well-soaked stale bread; meat in small quantity can be gradually given. If the litter is large or the milk supply seems inadequate, oatmeal and milk should be freely given. On the second day the bitch should be taken cut for a short time, but not kept long from her pups, lest they become chilled. If the pups are quiet and nurse well, it is a very good indication that matters are progressing nicely, but if they are continually crying it is an evidence that they are either cold or hungry. In the former case more FIRESTONE PEACH, A.K.C.S.B., 217,266. Fee $10.00. Owned by Mrs. H. P. Mallinson, Firestone Kennels, Reg., 58 Hamilton St. Rochester, N. Y. heat must be supplied, and in the latter the milk supply must be increased. When possible, it is an excellent idea to have two bitches due to whelp within a day or so of each other; in such an event, if the service of a foster mother, even temporarily, should be indicated, you have one at hand. Some bitches have plenty of milk the first twenty-four hours, whilst with others the full supply is very slow in coming. The former condition is more apt to exist when the bitch has gone her full time, and the latter when somewhat previous. About the ninth or tenth day the pups will begin to open their eyes, and much trouble is obviated if they are kept in a place guarded from the rays of the sun, so that they may become gradually accustomed to the light. Some breeders declare that if their pups live to be three days old they never have further trouble, but it is the experience of all others that the pups will require careful watching; that does not mean handling, for there is nothing so injurious as lifting them up for inspection and for the 66 admiration of one's friends. Leave them severely alone until they are able to trot around and thus exhibit themselves. I am going to try to tell you how I raise my own and how you can raise practically every puppy that is whelped at your kennels, providing it is whelped without any deformities. If pups should be whelped with "harelips," soft palates, or any other deformity do not bother with them but put them out of the way as soon as' you make the discovery. It seems to be quite a frequent occurrence to have a puppy come with a harelip and other deformities of the mouth. Some pups will come fine healthy looking specimens but will have great difficulty nursing. If you take the pup to the light and carefully open its mouth you will find way back in the roof of its mouth a small hole, in some instances, not larger than a small shot. This seems to make it impossible for the puppy to secure sufficient nourishment to keep it alive for more than Mrs. W. Baldwin Axford, of Madison, New Jersey, and her brace of Boston Terriers, Scout Brigand, A.K.C.S.B., 241,156, and Fairwood Fairy, A.K.C.S.B-, 251,204 a few days. As soon as you discover this, one had better kill it and give the other pups that are all right a better chance. A good healthy puppy will take hold and nurse in less than five minutes after it is whelped. As soon as the puppy'is born or as soon as the pulsation of the naval cord ceases, cut it off about a half-inch from the body. Do not cut too quickly or the puppy will bleed too much. If the placenta (after birth) comes with the pup do not allow your bitch to eat it as it is a filthy thing at best and will physic the bitch more than she should be. Burn it up. Hold the pup in your hand and let the bitch lick out its mouth, and around the abdomen. Put your pup to the nipple and if it does not take hold, gently open its mouth by pressing with your first finger and thumb on each side of the mouth, and with the other hand place the nipple in its mouth and it will im- mediately begin to tug for eats. After the pup once takes hold good, it will help itself afterward unless it is very weak and tiny and the bitches 67 nipples large, then it has to be held to the breast while it nurses and this part must be looked after to make sure it gets sufficient nourish- ment. If the other pups in the litter are large and strong it will crowd the weak one out, and it will soon die from starvation unless care is taken to place it on the breast and hold it there until it is satisfied. The bowels' of the puppy will move when it first nurses and the bitch will clean up the secretion. Have your bitch in a very warm place when she whelps no matter if she does pant and appear to be too warm. Better too warm than too cold. I find if in a real warm place the bitch will relax better. I have my bitches whelp in a room heated to about 80 degrees. When the next pup is about ready to be whelped take the first born and put it in a basket in a warm cloth with a hot water bottle. Do not take the pup from the bitch until you see that another is about ready to be born, for if you do it frets the bitch and does her more harm than TRIMOUNT EARLY DREAMS, A.K.C.S.B., 247,431. Fee $15.00. Owned by Mr. John J. Barrett, 3121 Sedgwick Ave., New York, N. Y. it does the pup good. Keep tucking a little dry warm straw under the bitch so that her box does not get wet and cold. After the pups are all whelped milk a small amount of milk from her and test it for acid with the use of Litmus Paper. If the test shows acid in the milk do not let your pups nurse her, but nourish them with a little artificial food until the acid has disappeared, then they can be placed back with her in perfect safety. If the bitch is treated with teaspoonful doses of Bicarbonate of Soda dissolved in a half-cup of milk every couple of hours the acid will be eliminated in a short time. If she will not drink the milk dissolve the soda in milk sufficient and force her to take it. Milk out all the milk you can, frequently while giving her the soda, and until it shows by test that the acid has disappeared. If you give your bitch Bicarbonate of Soda a couple of times a day in milk for a week before she is due to whelp you will find her milk will be without acid and her digestion the best. After the bitch has her pups you will often see her lying all curled up and her puppies trying to get under her to nurse which she seems reluctant to allow. Most always bitches acting that way are suffering 68 from gas and indigestion. Give her two grain doses of Pure Pepsin together with about three grains of Subnitrate of Bismuth every two or three hours. Just open her mouth and put the dry powder back on her tongue and hold her mouth shut for a minute or two. In four or five hours after the pups are whelped I take the bitch out of her box and give her a good douche of about two quarts of fairly warm water to which is added a teaspoonful of Creolin (Pearson). I douche her each evening for three or four days'. When I douche her the first time I change the straw in her box before letting her go back. You will find by doing this that her box will stay free from odor. If you do not do this the discharge coming from the bitch pollutes the box and straw and causes a very bad odor throughout the room in which she is confined. The douche thoroughly cleanses out the bitch and disinfects and helps heal any* abrasions. If this is done you will have no cases of "CHAMPION DOLLY GRAND" A KC. 239735 CH. DOLLY GRAND, A.K.C.S.B., 239,735. Bred and owned by Mrs. P. J. Sullivan, 316 West 139th St., New York, N. Y. blood poison and your bitch will come in season promptly the next time due and be far more sure of getting in whelp. If you want to raise your pups keep the mother and pups in a box enclosed on all sides with a hinged top and a hole cut in the front plenty large enough for her to easily pass in and out. Do not allow a bit of draft to strike the pups. Have this box in a room that does not drop below 75 or 80 degrees day or night until your pups are a week old, then you can gradually cool off the room to a temperature of 70 and it should stand at that temperature until your pups are old enough to be weaned. I allow my bitches to take all the nourishment they will after they whelp the pups. Don't be afraid to give your bitch plenty of raw fresh beef. It is the best milk maker you can give them. It is a good idea not to have your bitch too fat when you breed her or too fat while carrying her puppies, but after she has whelped you want to feed her, so she gains in flesh instead of allowing' her to grow thinner as the pups grow older. My bitches are all much higher in flesh when the pups are weaned than when they whelp them. By feeding your bitch well it 69 increases the flow of milk and puts the nourishment into the milk for the •pups. After the first day or two I give my bitches a teaspoonful of Kal- Fos in their food once a day. This furnishes bone-making material for the pups and saves the bitch from having her system drained from sub- stances she needs' herself as a produce^. If you take care as I have told you up to this time I know you will have every normally born puppy living and well. Of all you do keep them in a warm place free from drafts. When your pups are 18 or 20 days old commence feeding them twice a day is sufficient to offer each puppy for educational purposes. I have all my pups weaned and away from the bitch by the time they are four weeks old. Feed your pups little and often. I feed them about every four hours and always feed them separately. By doing this you know exactly how much each puppy is getting and the strong ones are not "LADY GRAND" A.K.C. / 37256 LADY GRAND, A.K.C-S.B., 187,256. Owned by Mrs. P. J. Sullivan New York, N. Y. taking more than their digestive organs can take care of and the smaller getting such a small amount that they can just keep alive on it. When your pups are six weeks old have them eating puppy biscuit ground very fine. Give them some finely chopped lean beef once a day and some finely ground lean cooked meat will do them good. Do not feed your pups too much at one time and never feed enough to distend their abdomens or make them dumpish and sleepy. Gradually begin feeding them vegetables mixed with the ground pup biscuit and meat slightly moistened. Do not feed sloppy feeds. When you give liquids such as milk give it to them for one meal, do not make the food sloppy, with it. I buy the head meat from beef and boil it together with carrots, cabbage, turnips and in fact all vegetables with the exception of potatoes. Take these vegetables out of the broth when they are very well done, put them through your vegetable grinder and use them in connection with the broth poured over the ground pup biscuit, making all just moist enough to have the pups eat it readily. Grind your beef and add a small amount 70 to each pups portion. When the pups are two months old I give each pup a little raw Linseed Oil in his feed once a day and watch their bow'els and increase the oil until each pup is getting a teaspoonful of oil a day. If you do this you will have no extra care to give your puppies when you want to show them for you will find you have them in show shape all the time. If at any time your pups should begin to physic and you are sure the disturbance does not come from worms give them the Pepsin and Bismuth the same as advised for the brood bitch. When you notice your pups bowels are disarranged do not wait thinking the matter will correct itself, but attend to them at once. Just as soon as you take your pups from the bitch worm them, even though their condition may appear to be perfect. You will be sur^ prised at the hundreds of threadlike worms they will pass. Have your druggist put up in a two-ounce bottle the following and shake it well and give each puppy one half-teaspoonful floated on the same quantity of milk slightly warmed: Santonine, 4 grains. Wormseed Oil, 20 drops. Oil of Anise, 16 drops. Oil of Turpentine, 3 drops. Olive Oil, 2 drachms. Castor Oil, 6 drachms. If worms do not pass from the pups repeat the dose the next day. No physic of any kind is necessary to give in connection with this medicine. Fast your pups for a few hours before giving the medicine. Do not allow your puppies to become infested with fleas, lice or other pests. You cannot raise good dogs and have them infested with trouble- some pests. A good washing if properly dried does your pups good and keeps them in prime condition. Never feed your puppies or grown dogs chicken hopes or bones of any kind that will splinter. Keep before your pups at all times a good supply of cool, fresh drinking water. Now we will assume that you have grown your puppies up to the time for them to commence to breed. If it is a female you have and she comes in season when seven or eight months old or under 11 months of age, let her skip breeding unless she is an extremely well developed specimen. If you breed a female much before she is matured you certainly will have disastrous results. When she comes in season place her by herself, give her just the same care as before, but do not feed her too heavily. When she is ready to be bred try her, and if she stands for the dog let a couple of days pass before you allow him to serve her, and before doing this lubricate your first finger on your right hand and insert it in the vagina, opening the bitch up thoroughly. After this is attended to allow the dog to serve her at once. I breed my bitches twice. Sometimes after a lapse of 24 hours and at times allow a day between the service. Believing that many, like myself, breeding Bostons, live in localities where a competent "Vet" is unobtainable, I am writ- ing the following: I have bred Bostons exclusively for a number of years and during that time have lost from whelping, or rather trying to whelp, two valuable young bitches. It seems to be a peculiarity of Boston matrons to suffer from inertia of the uterus. The labor pains not being strong or frequent enough to force the puppy down 71 to even the brim of the pelvis where it may be safely secured in the grasp of a suitable pair of forceps and thus brought into the world. I determined to find, if possible, a remedy whereby I could af- ford a bitch relief, save her life, her puppies, and still retain her useful- ness as a brood matron. Being a trained nurse and having worked under some of the best M. D.'s in New York City, Jersey City, Philadelphia and other large cities. I knew that medicine could be given the human mother to greatly help her by strengthening pains and therefore promote labor. I had used Ergot on bitches and it did more harm than good. I promised myself to try the medicine successfully used on women on my Boston Terriers. I looked well into the matter and upon making inquiry among my medical friends, Parke, Davis & Co., I determined when the next opportunity presented itself to try use of "Pituitrin." CH. SWAINSON'S MAY BE, A.K.C.S.B., 266,263- Owned by Mr. W. E. Swainson, 1729 Corcoran St., Washington, D. C. Within a few days after I had satisfied myself that "Pituitrin," pre- pared by the old and reliable firm of Parke, Davis & Co. of Detroit, Michigan, was the proper remedy, I was (called upon to do what I could for a very small Toy Boston bitch. I found the bitch had been laboring for several hours, was greatly exhausted, heart fast and irregular, pal- pitating so it could be plainly heard to thump when, standing by her whelping box. She was so weak from her prolonged and fruitless efforts to whelp that she fell over exhausted and almost prostrated in her box. Pains had entirely ceased. I gave her per hypodermic, in the muscles of her shoulder, 8 minims of "Pituitrin." In a few moments she passed urine very freely, her heart action greatly improved, gradually becoming regular and strong. She took some liquid nourishment and in twenty-five minutes labor recommenced. In the course of an hour a strong, healthy puppy was born. She was allowed to rest one and a half hours and given some milk which she drank with a relish. After a short interval I gave her a second hypodermic injection, in the muscles of the opposite shoulder, of 8 minims of "Pituitrin," and she 72 labored hard and frequently, but with little success. Up to this time I had not given the bitch a vaginal examination, but now as the pup did not seem to be descending as it should, I examined her and found one hind leg of the unborn pup in the vagina. After several moments of gentle but persistent manipulation I succeeded in turning the puppy and a few moments later she whelped a very large living pfuppy. Soon after this, without any further help of medicine or digital interference, she whelped a very lively but small puppy. She was given a rest of a few hours, during which time she took considerable milk to which was added a small amount of bicarbonate of soda. During this interval of rest, slight, unfrequent pains, with prac- tically no force, continued. After another lapse of a couple hours pains were noticably growing still weaker. The bitch appeared to be exhausted and heart somewhat irregular. I gave her a third hypodermic of about 10 minims of "Pituitrin." Pains soon became strong and frequent. Upon examination I found the pup's head, seemingly caught, under the brim of the pelvis. I carefully shoved the pup back and gently raised its head during her next pain and with the two following pains she whelped her fourth and last puppy. The bitch was tired but otherwise in the pink of condition. The vaginal examinations were no more frequent than absolute necessity de- manded and having used the utmost care she was free from lacerations and but slightly swollen. When I first started to help this bitch I would not have given a dime for her life. The medicine can be obtained from any good drug store or procured from Parke, Davis & Co. It can be used by any person with perfect safety, who exercises a little judgment, giving plenty of time and no forceful assistance. If there is no malpresentations the less interference with the bitch during labor the better. I know if this method is carefully carried out that few bitches will be lost whelping. Had I but known of this in time I could easily have saved my own bitch and all of her beautiful puppies. 73 A GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS RELATING TO BOSTON TERRIERS. Apple-headed-Skull round instead of flat on top. Beefy-Big, beefy hindquarters. Brisket-The part of the body in front of the chest and below the neck. Broken-up Face-Refers more particularly to the face of the Bulldog or Toy Spaniel, and comprises the receding nose, or layback, deep stop and wrinkle Burr-The inside of the ears. Butterfly-nose-A spotted nose. Button-ear-An ear which falls over in front, concealing the inside, as in Fox Terriers. Broody-A broody bitch; one that from its length and conformation gives evidence of being a likely mother. Blood-A blood; a dog with every appearance of high breeding. Blaze-The white line up the face. Cloddy or Cobby-Thick set; short coupled and low in stature. Cushion-Fullness in the top lips. Crook Tail-The crooked tail of the Bulldog. Conky-Compact and active looking. Character-A combination of points contributing to the whole and giving to the dog> the desired character associated with his particular variety. Condition-A dog's being in condition means he is in a state of per- fect health; just enough flesh and no more, and his coat in excellent order. Cat-foot-A short, round foot, with the knuckles high and well developed. Chest-The chest of a dog must not be confounded with the brisket, the breast, or chest extends between the forelegs from the brisket to the belly. Cheeky-When the cheek bumps are strongly defined. Chops-The pendulous lips of the Bulldog. Cobby-Well ribbed up; short and compact. Couplings-The length or space between the tops of the shoulder blades and the tops of the hip-joints, or huckle-bones. A dog is accord- ingly spoken of as long or short "in the couplings." Cow-hocked-The hocks turning inward. Domed Skull-Round skull. Deep in Brisket-Deep in chest. Dewlap-Pendulous skin under the throat, as in case of a Bloodhound. 74 JUDGING POINTS OF THE BOSTON Dew-claws-The extra claws found occasionally on the legs of all breeds, but especially of the St. Bernard. Dish-faced-This term describes a dog whose nasal bone is higher at the nose than at the step-a feature not unfrequently seen in Pointers. Dudley-nose-A flesh-/colored nose. Expression-The expression of a dog is determined by the size and placement of the eye as an example, in the St. Bernard the eye is small somewhat sunken, showing a little haw. This gives a mild and benevolent expression. Elbow-The joint at top of the forearm. Elbows Out-This term defines itself. Bulldogs and Dachshunds are desired with elbows so shaped, but it may occur as a fault through weakness. Faking-Interfering with a dog's natural appearance for the sake of hiding defects. Flat-sided-Flat in ribs. Flews-The chops, or overhanging lips of the upper jaw. The term is chiefly applied to hounds or other deep-mouthed dogs. Forearm-This makes the principal length of the foreleg and extends from elbow to pastern. Frog Face, or Down Face-Nose not receding. Harefoot-A long, narrow foot, (carried forward. Height-The height of a dog is measured at the shoulder, bending the head gently down. The proper method is to stand the dog on level ground close by a wall, and to lay a flat rule across his shoulders hor- izontally so as to touch the wall; then measure to the point touched by the rule. Huckle-bones-Tops of the joints. The space between these and the tops of the shoulders is called the couplings. Knee-The point attaching the forepasterns and the forearm. Kink-tail-A tail with a single break or kink in it. Lippy-Applied to hanging lips of some dogs where hanging lips should not exist, as in the Bull Terrier. 75 Lengthy-Possessing length of body. Level-A term used to describe some Terriers, A dog's teeth are said to be level when the jaws are neither overhung nor underhung. Leggy-Having the legs too long in proportion to the body. Listless-Dull and sluggish. Lumber-Superfluous flesh. Long in Flank-Long in back and loins. Loins-That part of the anatomy of the dog between the last rib and hindquarters. Layback-A receding nose. Leather-The skin of the ear. Occiput-The prominent bone at the back or top of the skull; par- ticularly prominent in Bloodhounds. Overshot-The upper teeth projecting beyond the lower. This fault in excess makes a dog pig-jawed, which see. , Out at Shoulders-Shoulders set on outside, as in the Bulldog. Out at Elbows-Elbows coming out. Pad-The underneath portion of the foot. Pastern-The lowest section of the leg below the knee or hock respectively. Pig-jawed-The upper jaw protruding over the lower, so that the upper incisor teeth are in advance of the lower, an exaggeration of an •over-shot-jaw. Rose-ear-An ear of which the tip turns backward and downward, so as to disclose the inside of the ear. Ring tail-A tail curling round in a circular fashion. Roached Back or Arched Loin-The arched or wheel formation of loin, as in a Greyhound, Dachshund, Dandie Dinmont Terrier and a Bull- dog. Racy-Slight in build and leggy, as in the Greyhound or Whippet. Septum-The division between the nostrils. Shoulders-The top of the shoulder blades, the point at which the height of a dog is measured. Snipy-Too pointed in muzzle. Splay-foot-A flat, awkward forefoot, usuallv turned outward; and the opposite of "cat-foot." Stern-The tail. Stop-The indentation between the skull and the nasal bone near the ■eyes. This feature is strongly developed in Bulldogs, Pugs and short faced Spaniels, and considerably so in many other dogs. Spring-Round or well-sprung ribs. Shelly-Narrow, shelly body. Stifles-The upper joint of hind legs. Style-Showy, and of a stylish, gay demeanor. Stocky-A bitch is called "stocky" When she looks as if she could throw good pups and be a good mother. Second Thighs-The muscular development between stifle joint and hock. The Hock-The lower joint of hind leg. Tight Lipped-Having no flews; as in Terriers. Timber-Bone. Tucked Up-Tucked up loin, as in the Greyhound. Tulip-ear-An upright or pricked ear. 76 Undershot-The lower incisor teeth projecting beyond the upper, as in Bulldogs. Upright Shoulders-Shoulders that are set in an upright, instead of an oblique position; not laid back. Varmint Expression-As in the eye of the Fox Terrier, which is free from hair, is not sunken, or large, and set in, in a somewhat horizontal position, giving a keen varmint expression. Wall Eye-A blue mottled eye. Wrinkle-Loose folding skin over the skull. Wheaten-Pale-yellowish color. Weedy-Applied to a dog who looks leggy, thing, badly-bred and apparently going to seed. CH. LE ROY 77 CHAMPION BOSTONS OF RECORD Ace of Aces (267,497) Agawam of By the Way (112,902) Arroyo Adonis (160,887) Arroyo Adventurer (259,681) Arroyo Aigrette (162,704) Arroyo Aladdin (162,167) Arroyo Angelus (190,177) Batch (112,119) Bayside Chauncey (72,108) Bessie Mack (41,265) Bestyette (265,820) Bixie Boy II (161,816) Blue Princess (188,365) Boston Jack (74,112) Bostonia Model (148,248) Boylston Jewel II (118,284) Boylston Jewel V (137,248) Caddy Bell (92,510) Cedarwold Peter Punch (249,379) Chink II (109,958) Chip Chase (111,866) Clancy III (105,352) Calssy (134,745) Clifton Star (188,980) Dallen's Sample (173,941) Dallen's Sensation (168,123) Dallen's Soubrette (177,802) Dallen's Speedster (257,498) Dallen's Spider (110,362) Dallen's Sport (139,811) Dallen's Stutz (211.507) Dallen's Surprise (149,399) Eastover Lancelot (64,896) Ellsworth Fifi (88,684) El Mundo Dolly Varden (106,721) Endcliffe Toby (97,931) Folcroft Rebel (130,226) Fosco (88,800) Gaudette's Little Boy (117,794) Glenwood Enchantress (82,724) Haggerty's King (226,344) Haggard's June (218,279) Haloo -Prince (137,793) Illahee Brilliant (125,951) Junior II (85,268) Kenilworth Pickpocket (83,124) Kenilworth Yankee Doodle (103,660) Lady Anthony (83,340) Lady Belle XVIII. (207,962) Lady Careless (114,118) Lady Dainty (71,617) Lady Dilham (225,062) Lady Harmless (204,141) Lady Highball (82,795) Mabel Trask (207,483) Major Raffles (163,193) Master Perfection (189,558) Midget King (185,752) Miss Bunch (64,050) Miss Kinsman (74,940) Miss Phyllis (45,840) Arroyo Ambassador (172,301) Arroyo Arbitrator (271,975) Arroyo Audacity (177,941) Arroyo Aviator (127,259) Auburn Happy, Jr. (182,777) Auburn Miss Evelyn (177,998) Autocrat (92,974) Boylston Major Noodles (126,877) Boylston Nance (146,633) Boylston Prince III (126,878) Boylston Prince II (91,879) Boylston Reina (69,894) Boylston Tech (80,254) Bright Eyes IV (151,701) Brookline Tot (65,206) Brown s Lady Dona (216,304) Butte (44,020) Coast Guard (197,631) Col. Monte (59,722) Commodore Flash (179,794) Crown Prince III (177,908) Crystal Lady Sensation (224,652) Cupid's Duchess (134,516) Dandy Pat II (257,197) Del Rey Rexona (183,271) Derby Boy's Gift (109,185) Dolly Grand (239,275) Dork Burma Girl (162,320) Druid Vixen (44,371) Dunkel's Miss Perfection (219,641) Endcliffe Topaz (113,172) Endcliffe Totora (91,627) Etah (133,936) Evergreen Evelyn III (155,215) Freezer (40.219) Governess (10,370) Graeber's Maxinna (187,684) Hanley's Babe Boy (109,792) Heinlein's Dream Girl (22,287) Hunni Bun (87,663) Innis Arden (110,111) Kimberly (73,179) Kinsman Belle (78,327) Lady Leonora (230,213) Lady Ringleader (159,823) Lady Tameless (265,874) Little Jap (79,784) Little Tony Wagner (193,700) Lord Derby (63,146) Miss Punch II (181,083) Miss Sporty Toss (187,118) Mister Jack (108,555) Moneta Antoinette (233,829) Monte (39,414) Mosholu Blink (243,321) Mosholu Brigand (220,215) 78 Noboska II (63,272) Oakmont Gent (97,114) Oarsman (73,073) Patson (50.473) Peter's Captain (187,881) Peter's King (167,232) Picktime Glencoe (149,652) Queende VI (111,436) Ralby's Beautiful Girl (184,790) Rattler King II (233,500) Ravenroyd Rolls Royce (271,423) Ravenroyd Romance (212,231) Remlik Bonnie (64,488) Revillo Beauty (133,203) Revillo Peach (72,425) Revillo Tomah (91,649) Rexcella (183,270) Seiwonk Beauty (60.294) Sir William (102,053) Sister Carrie (131.630) Some Boy (175,800) Sonnie Punch (210.539) Tansy (39,409) The Demon (133,661) The Jolly Widow (133,658) The Pink Lady (163,924) The Whistler (183,101) Thorpe's Tiny King (262,697) Thwaite's Keto (222,521) Tiny Rafflea (209,360) Todd Boy (114,309) Victory Belle (254,073) Viking (81,448) Wampagne Delight (139,075) Wampagne Prince (149,406) Yankee Doodle Darling (133,469) Yankee Doodle Dick (138.268) Yankee Doodle Pride (137,979) Opal (55,650» Osage Brambelette (1.34,666) Preston Fairy (119,4.39) Princess Iris (171,502) Princess Lou II (220,717) Rexonian (152,241) Roach's Honey Boy (142,742) Rockcliffe Beautiful Doll (155,465) Rockcliffe the Joker (149,912) Rocks (93,061) Rose Home King's Pal (219,070) Rose Home Trickev Trixie (231,635) Roxie (49,346) Sparkling Jewel (163,261) Spider (40,220) Sportsman (71,215) Sunlight II (120,366) Surprise (60,802) Tony Ringmaster (158,223) Topsy (37,060) Trimount Countess (142,476) Trimount Fairy (132,892) Trimount Lida (179,332) fTrimount Roman (168,711) Truxton Queen (139,122) Tryon's Queen Adele (216,212) Turnstile Victory Boy (251,184) Vivillo Dandy (109,816) Vuelta Glory (102,322) Whisper (71,718) Wildwest Sparkle (185,035) Yankee Doodle Rip (1^4,996) Yankee Spider (151,510) 79 EVERYTHING FOR THE DOG SUPPLIES FOR THE BOSTON TERRIER FANCIER THE C. S. R. CORPORATION have made a study or the peculiarities of the Boston, and his needs and require- ments. It has therefore a special department for the Great American Dog, and carries a full supply of the articles best suited to his requirements, including: SWEATERS-Made to fit any size and style; in lasting colors, and guaranteed wool, in two grades-$2.50 and $3.50. In sending in give measurement from back of neck to root of tail, and color preferred: blue, green, black, dark red. BLANKETS-Hand made, of washable wool, dark colors, prices range from $2.50 to $5.00. Give measurement of length of back, around body immediately behind front legs, and around body two-thirds of distance between front and hindlegs. LEADS-The Bead Leash is the most popular and durable, in nickel and brass, price $1.50; leather leads from <5 cents to $2. COLLARS-Especially made for the Boston, from one-half inch wide, plain, to two inches wide, heavily studded with brass and nickel ornaments. Prices from $1.00 to $u.00. Also the plain red and green enamel collars for show purposes, price $1.25. Give length around neck, and width desired. TRAVELLING BAGS-In straw, wicker, fibre, and extra heavy fibre reinforced. Sizes run from 12 to 36 inches long, in dif- ferent styles. The one most used by Fanciers is the "Camoflage," resembles travelling suitcase and is made very strong. Prices from $2.25 to $6.00. SHIPPING CRATES-The most up-to-date and suitable mate for dogs; one-half the price of the old-timers Prices from $12 00 to $30.00. Terrier size, $17.00; Airedale, $21.00, Chow Chow, $25.00; Shepherd Dog, $30.00. BOOKS-The Fourth Edition of the History of the Boston Ter- rier, $1.00; The Boston Terrier and All About It, $2.50, Everything About Dogs, paper, $1.10; Kennel Secrets, $4.25, Kennel Diseases, $4.25. BLANKS-The successful fancier always uses the C. S. R. Pedi- gree, Stud Service, Sale of Puppies, and Sale of Dog Blanks. Put up in 25c., 50c„ and $1.00 sizes. Pedigree blanks, loose, 25c. per doz.; 60 for $1.00; 100 for $1.75 postpaid. FOR His COAT-The C. S. R. Sanitary Soap, 25c ; Milnshaw Hair Grower, 75c„ $1.30; brushes for grooming, $1.M to $3.00, polishing and grooming gloves, right or left hand, $2.25. FOR HIS HEALTH-Worm medicines: C. S. R. Worm Expeller, 50c.: French's V. C.'s "get the worm and do not get the pup, $1 00; M. & M. Worm Tablets, no fasting or purging, ideal for puppies, 50c.; 60-Minute Worm Remedy, taken with the food, 50c., $1.00 and $3.00. All other makes carried. FOR THE BREEDER-Bertol, the great invigorator, $1.75; Kal - fos, the best tonic and bone builder for the matron and the puppies, 40c. and 80c.; C. S. R. Tonic Pills, and Blood 1 unfler, 50c • French's Tonic Globules, $1.00; K-9 Tonic and Laxative Pilis, $1.00. foods K F S Dog Biscuit, plain, and with meat, whole or F b?fcn;- Spratt's Special biscuit and Terrier Meal, Old Trusty products, Bennett's Maltoid Bone Biscuit, Special C. S. R. Screening Rice, $4.00 for 50 pounds; 100 pounds, $7.50. EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING FOR AND ABOUT THE DOG The C. S. R. CORP., 205 W.34th St.,New York,N.Y. DELCREO DOG REMEDIES DELCREO For Distemper, Black Tongue, Pneumonia 4 oz. $1.50 Colds, Diarrhoea, Auto intoxication, etc. 16 oz. 5.75 UNEQUALLED AS A CONDITIONER SOLUBLE SULPHUR COMPOUND For Rheumatism, Eczema, and all blood disorders 4 oz. $1.00 AN ALTERATIVE. TONIC AND STIMULANT SOLUBLE SULPHUR CAPSULES A convenient form of the sulphur compound Box $1.00 SOLUBLE BATH SULPHUR For Fleas, Mange, Eczema, and all skin diseases 4 oz. $1.00 16 oz. $3.00 GIVES A BRILLIANCY AND LUSTRE TO THE COAT SOLUBLE SULPHUR OINTMENT For Follicular Mange, Wounds, Burns, etc. 1 oz. $ .50 4 oz. 1.50 A SOOTHING AND HEALING ANTISEPTIC SALVE SULFMINOL For general and chronic Constipation 16 oz. $1.50 These remedies are the latest and most successful means of combating disease among animals and are highly endorsed by leading breeders. The reputa- tion which Delcreo has gained throughout the United States is a sufficient guarantee of their excellence. For Sale by C. S'. R. Corporation and All Leading Dealers THE DELSON CHEMICAL CO., Inc. 42 PENN STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. 81 Reliable Breeders of Boston Terriers ACE HIGH KENNELS, Reg., (J. S. Crowley), 609 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, Mass. ALDEN, MRS. CHARLES R., 522 Julian St., Waukegan, HL ARROYO KENNELS (Freeman Ford), Pasadena, Cal. Eastern Agent: Charles O. Chase, Egypt, Mass.-See picture. ASPIN HILL KENNELS (Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Birney), Rockville, Md. AXFORD, MRS. W. BALDWIN, Madison, N. J.-See picture. BARRETT, JOHN J., 3121 Sedgwick Ave., New York, N. Y.-See picture. BENSON, R. A., 2249 Cottage Ave., Chicago, Ill.-See picture. BENZIE, JAMES, 818 Center St, Jamaica Plains, Mass. BOEHM, E. D., 109 Sea St., New Haven, Conn. BRIAR GROVE KENNELS (Dr. Paul M. Breyer), 408 Lincoln Boule- vard, Freeport, Ill. BROOKHOUSE, JOHN, 393 Central Park West, New York, N. Y. CRESTMONT KENNELS (Miss Emily Pomeroy), Dushore, Penn.- See picture. DISTRICT BOSTON TERRIERS (S. J. Held), 1439 T. St., Washing- ton, D. C. DRESSER, MRS. GEORGE E., Thompson, Conn.-See pictures. DUBOIS, J. N., 954 S. Flower St., Inglewood, Cal. DUNCAN, DR. G. C., Trenton, Mo. EVERGREEN KENNELS (Dr. Norman T. Harris), 55 Revere Beach Parkway, Chelsea, Mass. FIRESTONE KENNELS (Mrs. H. P. Malinson), 58 Hamilton St., Rochester, N. Y.-See picture. FISHBOUGH, WILLIAM F., 454 Rugby Road, Brooklyn, N. Y. HADSELL, M., 60 Halsey St., Newark, N. J. HATIPA KENNELS (Dr. Haven T. Paul), Portsmouth, N. H. HICKMAN, DR. L., 120 N. High St, Baltimore, Md. HILDRETH, C. W., 581 Putnam St., Brooklyn, N. Y. HIRSCH, ED., 1805 W. Madison St., Chicago Ill.-See picture. HUBBARD WOODS KENNELS (J. Emerson Morgan), 227 Mary St., Hubbard Woods, Ill. HUMMEL'S BOSTON TERRIER KENNELS (Chas. B. Hummel), 829 Second Ave., E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.-See advertisement KEEWAYDEN KENNELS (Godfrey J. Hodges), 4101 Blaisdell Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.-See Picture. KINGWAY BOSTONS, Reg., (Mrs. W. E. Porter), Aurora, Col. 82 DOGDOM America's Leading Monthly DOG MAGAZINE IF YOU ARE interested in Boston Terriers you should not overlook DOGDOM, as it contains more news and advertising of the breed than all other dog publications combined. Send for free sample copy and be convinced. The best known authorities in the country con- tribute to DOGDOM'S columns monthly articles that you cannot afford to miss. Each issue is pro- fusely illustrated with pictures of the greatest dogs in the world. Ask your dog-loving friend-he is a subscriber. As an advertising medium for those having Boston Terriers for sale or at stud, DOGDOM is without a rival. A glance at our business columns will prove to you that this contention is unchal- lenged. Advertising rates upon application. $2.00 a Year Canadian, $2.25 Foreign, $2.50 {Including Christmas Supplement} DOGDOM F. E. BECHMANN, Publisher Battle Creek Michigan 83 KLASSY KENNELS, Reg., (Jos. A. Guion), Trois-Riviers, P. Q., Can. KUBACH, WILLIAM, 240 W. 73rd St., New York, N. Y. KRAFT, C. J., 426 E. Sixth St., Salt Lake City, Utah. MASSASSOIT KENNELS (Fred A. Bearse), Springfield, Mass.-See picture. MINGLAND KENNELS (Mrs. G. R. Ming), 490 Van Buren St., Brooklyn, N. Y.-See picture. MINOR, H. E., 36 Pulaski St., Brooklyn, N. Y. MOHAWK KENNELS (S. B. Faxon), Schenectady, N. Y. MONTE CARLO KENNELS (Julius Fangmann), Catherine St., Rochelle Park, N. J. MOSHOLU KENNELS, Inc., (Mrs. M. C. McGlone), 231st., West of Broadway, New York, N. Y.-See picture. NIALS KENNELS (M. F. Nial), 507 Humboldt St., Brooklyn, N. Y. NODART KENNELS, Reg., (Mrs. A. W. Thompson), 295 Prospect Ave., Ingram, Pittsburgh, Pa.-See picture. NORTH SIDE KENNELS (Mrs. Mabel C. Thorpe), 3417 N. Ninth St., St., Louis, Mo.-See picture. OWER, JAMES A., 204 Kearney St., Passaic, N. J. PARAMOUNT KENNELS (Chas. F. Grosse), 470 Lorain Ave., Cleve- land, Ohio. PRINCESS KENNELS (Hector Huard, Jr.), 150 No. Union St., Burl- ington, Vt.-See Picture. PRYDONNA KENNELS (Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Stanford), 1674 E. 93rd St., Cleveland, Ohio. RACQUET'S KENNELS (John Burke), 21 Railroad Ave., Jamaica, L. I., N. Y. RAVENROYD KENNELS, 60 Willow St., Brooklyn, N. Y. REISINGER KENNELS (Mrs. F. C. Reisinger), Wormleysburg, Cumb. Co., Penn. RIVER HOME KENNELS (Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Blanchong), 2431 Broadway, Toledo, Ohio. RODE, MRS. LOUIS E., 15 Temple Court, Brooklyn, N. Y. ROSE KENNELS (R. E. White), Smithville, N. J. ST. BOTOLPH'S KENNELS (Edward Axtell & Son), Cliftondale, Mass. SANTORO, ANTHONY, 2052 53rd St., Brooklyn, N. Y. SCHNABLE, ERNEST, 175 West Fourth St., New York, N. Y. SLUMBERLAND KENNELS (E. Ralph Smith), 52nd and Tennyson Sts., Denver, Col. SQUANTUM KENNELS (Dr. W. G. Kendall), Atlantic, Mass. STAR KENNELS (M. C. Cookston), Brownwood, Texas. SULLIVAN, MRS. P. J., 316 West 39th St. New York, N. Y.-See Pictures. SUNNY HILL KENNELS (Mrs. E. A. Rine), Roseland, N. J.-See picture. SUTOR, MRS. EGMONT, 33 N. Washington Place, West, Astoria, L. I., N. Y. 84 IF YOU WANT A HALF-TONE OR LINE CUT OF YOUR DOG SEND YOUR ORDER TO THE MANHATTAN PHOTO - ENGRAVING COMPANY HORTON BUILDING 251-253 William Street NEW YORK CITY MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PREFERENCE PROMPT WORK, REASONABLE PRICES WE DID THE ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS BOOK 85 SWAINSON, W. E., 1729 Corcoran St, Washington, D. C.-See picture. TERHUNE, L. W., 302 East 140th St, New York, N. Y. THE BETTY ROSS KENNELS (W. N. Somers, Owner), 6951 Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. THE CRESCENT KENNELS (Ryburn Bros.), 2298 Main St., Bridge- port, Conn. THE STROLLER KENNELS, 142 E. Houston St., New York, N. Y. TUDOR KENNELS (Mrs. Edward Kopp), 179 Tudor St., Waterbury, Conn. TURNSTILE KENNELS (H. N. Bulger), Bellows Falls, Vt.-See picture. VAN RY, F. B., 119 E. Ninth St., Holland, Mich. WAMPAGNE KENNELS (Mrs. George H. Pell), Ridgeway Ave., White Plains, N. Y. WELLWORTH KENNELS, Reg., (Mrs. Harry Doolittle), 331 Euclid Ave., Loch Arbor, N. J. WILLIAMSBRIDGE KENNELS (Mrs. Edward Hunger), 651 E. 222nd St., New York, N. Y. WOODWARD KENNELS (Louis J. Neumann), 480 Woodward Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. YOST, PETER, 20 Maspeth Ave., Maspeth, L. I., N. Y. Directory of Boston Terrier Clubs THE BOSTON TERRIER CLUB (Inc.)-Parent Club-President, W. F. Kinder, South Boston, Mass.; Secretary, Mrs. R. A. Richards, Highland St., Dedham, Mass. MILWAUKEE BOSTON TERRIER CLUB-President, Louis Hirsch; Secretary, John F. Oskers, 671 Clinton Street, Milwaukee, Wis. BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA-Secretary, B. Thone, 143 W. 57th St. Los Angeles, Cal. BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF BUFFALO-President, Louis Graber; Secretary, Lew S. Doughty 499 Bloomfield Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. BOSTON TERRIER BREEDERS' CLUB-Secretary, Mrs. Henry Daniels, 232 West Selden St., Mattapan, Mass. WOMAN'S BOSTON TERRIER BREEDERS' CLUB-Secretary, Mrs. Joseph Fernandez, 42 Austin Street, Charlestown, Mass. BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF NEW YORK-President, Mrs. George H. Pell; Secretary, Julius C. Feder, 149 Broadway, New York City. LADIES' BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF ST. LOUIS-President, Mrs. Mabel Thorpe; Secretary, Lydia Thorpe, 3417 North Ninth St., St. Louis, Mo. BOSTON TERRIER BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-Samuel R. Foster; Secretary, O. D. Shanks, 2233 W. Venango St., Philadelphia, Penn. BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF THE PACIFIC COAST-Secretary, Mrs. J. E. Brown, 321 East 14th St., Long Beach, Cal. BOSTON TERIER CLUB OF WESTERN CANADA-Secretary, S. Jackson, 9 Markland Court, Winnipeg, Man., Can. WESTERN BOSTON TERRIER CLUB-Secretary, John W. Burton, 7622 Lowe Avenue, Chicago, Ill. 86 '!tO / ^~rJlb\ \ JrL^X gHF^MW* ^■§Z. 6 \- - :™y PUBLISHED MONTHLY The leading Monthly Dog journal of Western America. Read by practically every dog fancier in the western states and Canada. Absolutely the best advertising mediums to reach the many fanciers in this great territory. Subscription $1.00 per year. Canadian and For- eign, $1.25. Sample copies and Advertising rates furnished free. ®hr IKrnurl Aihinrair SIERRA MADRE CALIFORNIA 87 The KA-DENE PREPARATIONS KA-DENE OINTMENT KA-DENE SOAP The merits of the KA-DENE PREPARATIONS for skin troubles in dogs are without question unequaled. There are many facets regarding the merits of KA-DENE, facts that have developed in our own investigations and trials, also facts that other and disinterested people have written us and told us. One tuser says: "Now, I am satisfied in every way with KA- DENE as a cure for Mange in any description. It cured one old the worst cases of Folliculae Mange for me that I ever saw. I can also recommend your DOG SOAP, as being the best I ever used, and it was a great help this summer as the fleas were very bad." KA-DENE OINTMENT Is indicated in the treat- ement of all diseases of the skin, such as Mange, Eczema, Tetter, Scurf, Ringworm, Scabbies, etc. It is also very useful in cuts, burns, and bites. PRICE-50c and $1.00 per jar. KA-DENE MEDICATED SOAP Contains all the cura- tive qualities of KA- DENE OINTMENT. An excellent soap for the Skin, kills Fleas, , PRICE-$1.00 purifies the coat and keeps m^MED/CmC0..NASHVI^ VqS thh"& NETWT, 3OZ5 । of your dog. It is an un- usually effective and | ' agreeable MEDICATED I I ^SOAP, made from the ^Jb*^Mbest obtainable soap stock - --and contains really sufii- ~ cient Medication to heal and clean. PRICE PER BAR, 25c. If you will try KA-DENE OINTMENT and KA-DENE MEDICATED SOAP in one of your most obstinate cases, we are sure you will continue to use them. THE KA-DENE MEDICINE COMPANY Nine Cummins Station Nashville, Tenn. For Sale by all Druggists and Dealers. In New York by the C. S. R. Corp. 88 The FFrench Remedy Company's <$> rt-l There is probably no Dog Remedy so widely known and so implicitly relied on by Dog Owners throughout the United States and Canada as these great little VERMICIDE CAPSULES There is no other Worm Remedy, put up in any form whatever, that possesses the wonderful Com- bination feature which distinguishes V. Cs., namely, that of destroying and expelling with equal prompt- ness and efficacy all three of the great parasitic scourges of the dog - the Tape Worm, the Round Worm, and the Hook Worm. No other Worm Remedy covers the ground so com- pletely. Furthermore, VERMICIDE CAPSULES are absolutely harmless, even to the most delicate animal. VERMICIDE CAPSULES "deliver the goods." and get the worms without getting the pup. V. Cs. comes in one size. Price $1.00 Per Box Postpaid Put up by the FFRENCH REMEDY CO. expressly for the C. S. R. CORPORATION 205 West 34th Street, New York, N. Y. 89 WA N T E D EVERY DOG FANCIER, ' KENNEL PROPRIETOR and DOG OWNER IN AMERICA To write us, asking for our circular, which will give suffi- cient proof that our 60-MINUTE WORM REMEDY is a wonderful preparation. We guarantee ONE DOSE to expel all worms or refund purchase price. Read what some dog fanciers have to say about 60-MINUTE: Fred Brown, Bellingham, Wash.-30 foot tape worm in 20 minutes. Austin D. Lory, Arlington, N. J.-25 foot tape worm in 20 minutes. M. D. Asbury, Tingley, Iowa-One pint of worms from dog in one hour. Fred J. Blake, Almonte, Can.-Best I have ever used, and I have tried them all. We have thousands of testimonials from prominent kennel proprietors and individual dog fanciers in the United States and Canada. "60-MINUTE" is a powder administered to dog in his food. Guaranteed to be a purely vegetable compound, and entirely harmless. SENT PREPAID ON RECEIPT OF PRICE IN FOLLOWING SIZED PACKAGES: Package sufficient for 6 grown dogs or 24 puppies, $..50 Package sufficient for 15 grown dogs or 60 puppies, 1.00 Package sufficient for 36 grown dogs or 144 puppies, 2.00 Package sufficient for 75 grown dogs or 300 puppies, 3.50 Special kennel size, 110 doses, $5.00 CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CO., MANUFACTURERS ELLSWORTH, MINNESOTA Eastern Agents: THE C. S. R. CORPORATION 205 W. 34th Street New York, N. Y. 90 DISTEMPER CAN BE CURED HOW: Simply by using , RX 999. Price 50 cents Bring your Dog up to Standard K-9 LAXATIVE TONIC PILLS Gives new life to your dog. After giving your dog K-9 Tonio and Laxative Pills he will be better, grander, healthier and full of vigor. He will not be sluggish, his digestion will be better. Bones stronger. Cures Constipation. His hair will be healthy and glossy. PRICE, $1.00, POSTPAID Manufactured by M. M. LEVY, Henderson, Ky. For sale by the C. S. R. CORPORATION 205 West 34th Street New York, N. Y. SPRATT'S TERRIER BISCUITS Specially prepared for TERRIERS and other ACTIVE DOGS Make BONE and Muscle not fat thus insuring the true terrier quality of energy and action SPRATT'S "WEETMEET" The most fastidious dog will thrive on SPRATT'S WEETMEET (A GRANULATED FOOD) Especially adapted to the requirements of BOSTON TERRIERS and DAINTY FEEDERS, Etc Write for sample and send 2c. stamp for "Dog Culture" SPRATT'S PATENT (America) Limited C X*J NEWARK, N. J. 91 $100.00 TO BOSTON TERRIER FANCIERS MILNSHAW MANGE CURE And what it will do for the BOSTON TERRIER FANCIER'S DOGS CURE MANGE, GROW HAIR, KILL FLEAS, CURE RINGWORM, CURE ECZEMA, REMOVE SCURP CURE SKIN DISEASES THE MILNSHAW MANGE CURE is especially adapted for smooth-coated dogs. BOSTONS ARE PRONE TO SKIN TROUBLE $100.00 to any person who can prove THE MILN- SHAW MANGE CURE will not cure any and every skin disease and destroy fleas and lice and promote the coat. PRICES: 65c and $1.25 per bottle. By Mail 75c and $1-35 JULES FEROND CO. (Inc.) 126 West 23rd Street New York, N. Y. And all drug and animal supply stores Mfgs. of the famous Feronds (Milnshaw) Hairgrower $100.00 TO BOSTON TERRIER FANCIERS BE HUMANE AND USE ONLY A Champion Automatic Humane Muzzle MHBOKMNE Permits your dogs to eat, drink, etc" WHILE MUZ- Jy*"ZLED, but prevents their biting anyone. Muzzle easily and fully adjustable. Satis- faction guaranteed. Highly endorsed by veterinarians and kennelmen. Recommended by Field and Fancy. Small size, plain, $1.25; large, $1.75. 25c extra for fancy styles. If not at your dealers, write us, stating size of dog. HUMANE MUZZLE & SUPPLY CO. 335 So. Dearborn Street CHICAGO 92 INSECTICIDE DISINFECTANT DEODORIZER CLEANSER AS AN INSECTICIDE AND GERMICIDE Will positively DESTROY: Ants, Bedbugs, FLEAS, Flies, Mosquitoes, Moths, Chicken Lice and Mites, Roaches, Pea and Bean Weevils. AS A DISINFECTANT AND DEODORIZER Will Destroy all obnoxious odors and keep the kennel pure and clean. Has a very invigorating and pleasant atmosphere. AS A CLEANSER Will keep the kennels, collars, chains, leads, etc-, free from all animal smells, and put a wonderful polish on all leather goods. RAJAH Will destroy all germ or insect life that breathes through its sides and has no lungs. Non-Poisonous to other animals or human beings. IT IS NON- EXPLOSIVE. prices One pint $ .50 $ -60 One quart 1.00 1.25 One gallon 2.50 express Manufactured by the Rajah Chemical Company 668 North 19th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Handled generally by all drug, seed and animal stores Special Agents G. S. R. CORP., 205 West 34th St., New York LOUIS HIRSCH, 1805 Madison St., Chicago, Ill. 93 "BERTOL" (Yohimben for Veterinary Use) FOR THE CONTROL OF IMPOTENCY IN ANIMALS Sole Manufacturers Makers of PEBECO TOOTH PASTE and LYSOL DISINFECTANT THE DOG FANCIER Established 1891 Covers all breeds of dogs. International circulation. Illustrated. Issued first of each month. Splendid ad- vertising medium, and the rates are low. Annual Subscription $1-50 Canadian 1.75 Foreign 2.00 Single Copy 15 EUGENE GLASS, Publisher, Battle Creek, Mich. M. M. WORM TABLETS Remove worms from Dogs, Cats, Foxes, without injury to the patient. No fasting or purging. For sale by The C. S. R. Corp., 205 West -34th St., New York Manufactured by MIDDLE MASS. CHEMICAL CO., PALMER, MASS. 94 Notice to Breeders HUMMEL'S BOSTON TERRIER KENNELS (Registered) Are offering at stud the following high class BOSTONS: HUMMEL'S KING BANTAM (Son Bantam King)-Fee $15.00. Wt. 14j4 lbs. HUMMEL'S NEW EDITION (Son Santry King)-Fee $15.00. Wt. 16 lbs. HUMMEL'S MAPLE SUGAR (Son Ringmaster Boy II)-Fee $15.00. Wt. 13J4 lbs. HUMMEL'S BELL HOP (Grandson Tiny Toss)-Fee $15.00. Wt. 14 lbs. Why take a chance, breeders, when you can use such dogs as these? There's no better. You've tried the rest, so, fanciers, now try the best. For breeding, etc., write CHAS. B. HUMMEL, Proprietor 829 Second Avenue, East Cedar Rapids, Iowa Phones 3371 -3018 CH. SPIDER 95 SUCCESS IN BREEDING Breeding is a Science with certain rules and princi- ples, which, if properly followed out, give the results desired. It is possible to take the "guess work" out of breeding. In the first place, we must distinguish between impotency and sterility. They are not the same thing. No power on earth can help an animal that is abso- lutely barren. But where the animal does not breed because of weakness of functions or because of a relaxed condition of the reproductive organs, a course of treatment with VETOL gives remarkable success. The discovery of VETOL solved a problem which had been vexing breeders for centuries. VETOL acts equally well in both sexes. Note.-VETOL is the same product as YOHIM- BINSPIEGEL, which is so largely used by doctors in the treatment of impotency in men and women. VETOL Tablets are, however, colored red and gray to distinguish them from the human dose. It is interesting to note that it is possible to antici- pate the time of heat in bitches by a course of VETOL. VETOL TABLETS are intersected with grooves so that the dose may easily be subdivided. The dose may be powdered and placed in the food or dissolved in the drinking water. VETOL (MILD) Gray Tablets in boxes of 20 tablets, per box, $1.50. (For Smaller Animals, such as Cats, Dogs, Sheep, Goats, Swine, Poultry, Game, etc., etc.) VETOL (STRONG) Red Tablets in boxes of 10 tablets, per box, $5.00. (For the Large Animals, such as Cows, Bulls, Mares, Stallions, or the Wild Animals of the Zoo, etc., etc.) C. S. R. CORPORATION 140 WEST 34TH STREET NEW YORK CITY 96 Anything Pertaining to Doga Can be Found in the Columns of P I P I P) A Weekly * * X-Journal of % -A N D % tecord for the I I K . x-TM Y Gvm* Field 1-4 A Mi;V Trials&Dog * AlL 1 V/ I Shows. & Dog 205 W. 34th St. New York City \ ■ ■ - ■ ' - - =? THE leading weekly on canine sub- jects. Containing special and feature articles, and the best reports of the dog shows. $2.50 per year. Send for sample copies. The Field and Fancy Book Department furnishes any Book for and about the Dog. FIELD AND FANCY 205 W. 34th STREET NEW YORK CITY The Field and Fancy Publishing Corporation is equipped to handle all Printing for Dog Fanciers Field and Fancy Press, New York City