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The bitch should have entire freedom from the time of 

 service until the puppies are weaned. Chesapeake puppies, 

 as a rule, are hardy and easily raised, there seldom being a 

 frail one among them. At the age of three to five weeks 

 they should be separated into yards, with not more than 

 two to the yard, as they are savage fighters and are liable to 

 ruin one another. I have known nearly the entire litter to 

 jump on one of their number and literally tear it to pieces. 

 I may say here that if ever you are so fortunate as to 

 own a Chesapeake Dog, you will not be likely, under any cir- 

 cumstances, to be called upon to take his part in a fight, as 

 he will be able to do that himself, unless beset by several 

 big dogs at once. He will generally be found capable of 

 taking care of himself in the field, the marsh, on the road, 

 or in a fight; and woe be to the man that attempts to chas- 

 tise you or yours in his presence. 



In the writing of this article I have tried to avoid any- 

 thing that might confuse the reader, especially the con- 

 troversial points in regard to the different types; and lest 

 some may not clearly understand me on this subject, I beg 

 to reaffirm that there is but one true type of Chesapeake 

 Bay Duck Dog, and he has the thick, heavy, wavy coat. 



The future of the Chesapeake Bay Dog is somewhat 

 uncertain, and yet I can see no reason why, with the number 

 of good specimens now distributed all over the North and 

 West, this breed should not rapidly increase in numbers 

 and in popularity; especially so since the willing, rather 

 than the forced, retriever is becoming more and more the 

 choice of sportsmen every day. 



STANDAKD AND POINTS OF JUDGING THE CHESAPEAKE 



BAY DOG.. 



Value. Value. 



Head, including ears, lips, and eyes . 15 Stern 4 



Neck 6 Symmetry and quality ' . . 6 



Shoulders and chest 15 Coat and texture 16 



Back quarters and stifles 15 Color 8 



Legs, elbows, hocks, and feet 15 



Total 100 



Head. Broad, running to nose only a trifle pointed, but 



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