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in the water, and free and kind in his disposition, I 

 have no manner of doubt. His blood, too, may be 

 of the bluest. Unfortunately, until lately, he has 

 been neglected and overlooked. A pedigree for over 

 a hundred years is good enough for any dog, and 

 such, I am told, some of our Welsh friends are 

 supposed to have. This, with the varied accom- 

 plishments he possesses, and his sprightly presence, 

 should enable him to sustain the position in public 

 favour he has so quickly reached. 



I have no doubt that the so-called Welsh terrier 

 will retain his popularity, because he is a nice 

 little dog of a handy size, and, having usually been 

 reared out of kennels, that is, brought up in the 

 house, is affectionate, kindly, and desirable as a 

 companion, nor is he fond of fighting, and his 

 colour is pleasing. Judges, however, should not 

 lay too much stress upon the rich tan and deep 

 black to the sacrifice of more useful qualities. It 

 is in the matter of colour in dogs where trouble 

 has been caused, and an easy path laid for dishonest 

 practices. I am certain that had not so much been 

 thought of the blue colour in the Bedlington terrier, 

 he would have been a more popular dog to-day, 

 the same with the black and tan English terrier 

 likewise. Colour was required in both, and when 

 nature did not give it, such was produced 



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