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of a definite result. It is far more important to breed 

 litters consistently above the average than to produce 

 one champion by a fluke. 



Never breed from unhealthy or immature stock, or 

 from animals closely related. It is not actually a 

 criminal offence, but it ought to be made one. More- 

 over, you will probably lose money by it. 



Devote every possible care and attention to your 

 puppies when you get them. Study the temperament 

 and requirements of each individual, and remember that 

 the future success of the adult depends upon the present 

 treatment of the infant. 



Give your dogs plenty of good food and fresh water, 

 plenty of air and exercise, comfortable kennels, and as 

 little medicine as possible. 



Keep a kennel book, and record in it every item of 

 interest. It will prove invaluable for subsequent reference. 



Make yourself thoroughly acquainted with all the 

 regulations of a show before you exhibit, and fill in 

 your entry forms legibly and correctly; otherwise you 

 will become deservedly unpopular with people who have 

 to take more trouble than you have done yourself. 



Exhibit the best dogs you own in the best condition 

 you can. Show them like a sportsman, and win or lose 

 with them like a gentleman. 



Never speak to a judge in the ring, except in answer to 

 his questions. Your opinion is of no value whatever to 

 him, but his is all-important to you. 



