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firming type, but if persevered in to excess produces loss of physique and 

 excessive nervousness. 



"Superfcetation and Antecedent Impressions." A bitch is capable of 

 having two sets of pups by different sires in one litter. The sire of her 

 first litter often gives an impress seen in pups in subsequent litters, and 

 even strong mental impressions produced by the bitch being enamoured 

 with a dog denied connection with her sometimes influence the form and 

 colour of pups the produce of another dog. 



Breed from fully developed and healthy animals, and in the spring or 

 early summer only. 



CHAPTER III. REARING. 



REARING may properly be said to begin with the bitch in pup, for unless 

 she is properly cared for, and kept in good health, she cannot be expected 

 to produce strong healthy pups, or to be in a state to nourish them 

 properly when born, and until such time as they can feed independent of 

 her. 



On the proper nourishment of pups and the careful guarding of them 

 against the accidents and diseases to which they are liable, the future of 

 the dog largely depends; it is, therefore, a subject demanding in all 

 phases and details the consideration of the breeder, and his constant and 

 practical attention. 



Writing, as I do, for the instruction of the inexperienced, and to give 

 reminders and suggestions to the experienced, it will be convenient and 

 of practical advantage to deal with the subject in detail, and first for 

 consideration is the treatment of 



The Bitch in Pup. Breeders should keep a record of the visits of 

 their bitches, that they may know when, if a bitch proves pregnant, she 

 may be expected to whelp. As an aid to this, and in other kennel 

 matters, dog owners are greatly indebted to W. Kelsey himself a 

 successful breeder and exhibitor for his " Kennel Record," published 

 by John Van Voorst and Co. ; in it is a table, with double columns, one 



