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of feather fashion having, in a measure, taken the Setter 

 from his domain as a working dog and transferred him to 

 domestic life as a pet and companion; a position to which 

 his docility, intelligence, symmetry of form, beautiful 

 coat, and affectionate disposition eminently qualify him. 



Bench shows and field trials have become established 

 institutions, and gain a stronger and wider support year 

 by year. The preparation of a dog for either, entails a great 

 deal of skillful labor and diligent attention. For a bench 



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show, a dog must be in the highest physical condition; 

 therefore in the highest state of health. These can only be 

 accomplished by regular feeding, exercise, grooming, and 

 cleanliness in his yard and sleeping quarters particulars 

 which, by the way, should be observed at all times, whether 

 preparing for competition or not. 



A Setter, when mature, should be fed but once a day. 

 This is sufficient either at work or rest; but it should be 

 good, wholesome food, and all that the dog will consume. 

 A liberal proportion of meat may be used; in fact, when at 



