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practically unfit foi field-work. The worse the dog is 

 deformed the more prizes he can win. I know I am right 

 in the stand I have taken against the longest and lowest 

 abortion, and others know it prominent breeders, profes- 

 sional breakers, practical sportsmen. Editors of sports- 

 men's journals, and many others who lov.e a Cocker, often 

 write me to indorse the position I have taken, but what 

 good I can do is all spoilt by the non- sporting dude 

 judges. 



For a general purpose dog there is nothing that can 

 compare with the Cocker Spaniel. He can take the place of 



COCKER SPANIEL CHAMPION BRANT.* 

 Owned by Mr. Charles M. Nelles, Brant Cocker Kennels, Brantford, Ontario, Canada. 



the Pointer, Setter, Hound, or Retriever; is not too large 

 for the house, makes a good watch-dog, and can be taught 

 as many tricks as a Poodle; but to secure a concentration 

 of power and endurance he must have a short back, with 

 immense loin for the weight of the dog; his legs must not 



* Champion Brant (A. K. C. S. B. 5856) was whelped September 1, 

 1885, by Champion Obo II., out of Blackie III. His winnings are: First, 

 Buffalo, 1887; three specials, Buffalo, 1887; first, Newark, N. J., 1887; first, 

 Providence, R. I , 1887; first, Boston, 1887; championship, New York, 1887; 

 championship, Philadelphia, 1887; championship, Detroit, 1887; four specials, 

 Detroit, 1887; championship, Utica, 1888; special.. Utica, 1888; championship, 



