84 THE BOSTON TERRIER 



their unfailing endeavors the supreme favorite 

 in dogdom the continent over. 



In the first place, in the attainment of vigorous 

 puppies, we state the bitches selected are of 

 primary importance, in our view, as already 

 stated, far more so than the sire. For best re- 

 sults we choose a bitch weighing from fifteen 

 to twenty-five pounds. If they happen to weigh 

 over this we do not consider it any detriment 

 whatever, rather otherwise. Always select said 

 matrons from litters that have been large, bred 

 from strong, vigorous stock, thoroughly ma- 

 tured, and that have been bred by reliable (we 

 speak advisedly) men for several generations if 

 possible. If one can, obtain from kennels that 

 while perfectly comfortable, have not been sup- 

 plied with artificial heat. There is more in this 

 than appears on the surface. Dogs that have 

 been coddled and brought up around a stove 

 rarely have stamina and vitality enough to 

 enable them to live the number of years they are 

 entitled to, and fall a ready victim to the first 

 serious trouble, whether distemper, or the many 

 and one ills that beset their path. Intelligent 

 breeders of all kinds of stock today recognize 

 the value of fresh air and unlimited sunshine, 

 and if best results are to be obtained these two 

 things are imperative. 



I was very much interested in the prize herd 



