come devotedly attached to their owner and members of the 

 household, still also prove faithful and intelligent guardians. 

 Experience justifies the writer in stating that for a house pet 

 and boon companion, in doors and out, the Boston Terrier can- 

 not be excelled. Is it then a wonder that they are the most pop- 

 ular 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, particularly when the attempt is made to rear puppies 

 in a kennel, so it may truthfully be stated that the Boston Ter- 

 rier 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 information may 

 be used when buying by remembering that the best dispositioned 

 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 and 

 quickly succumb to its ravages. Although a grown dog natur- 

 ally 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 command and ready to prove a boon com- 

 panion. Only those who have been through a seige of dis- 

 temper 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 satisfaction, 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 household 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 expectation. 



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