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and his sleeping quarters would have to be far more 

 roomy. By, the end 'of the day it is quite apparent 

 that a Collie or Retriever, is more suitable for you 

 in every way. You have wanted one all along, and 

 it was a mistake, this philandering with the idea of 

 a Newfoundland or Dane. Another day but adds 

 to your perplexity, for you remember having heard 

 that Chow-chows or Scottish Terriers make such de- 

 voted companions, with no thought for others than 

 their own particular masters . This settles the matter, 

 and once more you are at peace. You spend a penny 

 or twopence next Friday on one of the dog papers, 

 and proceed to scan the small advertisements at the 

 end, becoming thoroughly bewildered in the process, 

 for so many people seem to have precisely what you 

 are looking for, except that the prices of these 

 pedigree animals are absurdly high. You had never 

 realised before that they could cost such a lot of 

 money, and you begin to contemplate forthwith the 

 feasibility of starting a kennel and doubling your 

 income. There are more varieties, too, than you had 

 deemed possible, and you flounder about in the throes 

 of indecision until in desperation you make tracks 

 for the nearest shop and purchase an alleged Fox 

 Terrier for 73. 6d. 



People are constantly asking me what sort of dog 

 they should keep, and my reply is, you must consult 

 your own predilections and purses. A mongrel will 

 be as companionable as the thoroughbred, but 

 naturally will not give you as much satisfaction to 

 look at, so I would suggest the acquisition of a well- 

 bred one if you can run to it. It is as well to 

 bear in mind, however, that many pedigree animals 

 are frequently rank bad ones of their kind, and irre- 



