CHAPTER LV 

 OTHER FOREIGN DOGS 



APART from the Chesapeake Bay dog, a light, liver- 

 coloured animal with a close coat, not altogether 

 unlike our own Retrievers, practically the only dog 

 to which our American cousins may fairly lay claim 

 as being of native origin, is the Boston Terrier, a 

 smart, closely-knit animal, with some points of re- 

 semblance to the Bouledogue Francais. Even his 

 progenitors came from this country, as he was made; 

 about a quarter of a century ago from the Birming- 

 ham Bull Terrier and a Bulldog. His originators 

 may be congratulated upon having evolved a distinct 

 type, breeding true, in such a short period. He 

 is much favoured in the United States, where over 

 two hundred and fifty may be seen benched at the 

 Boston Terrier Club's Show. 



The Chihuahua comes from the same Continent, 

 his home being in Mexico. Mr. Theo. Marples, in 

 an interesting article in the " Kennel Encyclopaedia," 

 says : " The Chihuahua dogs are probably the most 

 naturally diminutive of all breeds. They are believed 

 by some to have been formerly wild and to have 

 inhabited the dense forest land of Northern Mexico, 

 and to have been almost as expert in climbing trees 



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