needs. Then, although complete success may not always attend, 

 you will have the consolation that you have acted not only ac- 

 cording to your best judgment, but intelligently. 



There are three important factors that result in weaklings 

 and small litters: First, the sire and dam may be too closely 

 related, and the deformities incident to inbreeding will appear. 



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Secondly, the sire, if popular, is often abused by overwork, and 

 as a result is not in a fit condition to get good pups. A stud dog 

 should be well nourished, have plenty of outdoor exercise, and 

 should be strictly limited regarding the number of services; in 

 no other way can we reasonably expect healthy and robust off- 

 spring. Too many stud dogs are kept closely confined in a 



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