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In picking out a puppy select the bright little 

 chap to whom you are naturally attracted I am 

 advising the " dog owner " who knows the breed 

 well enough not to be interested in any litter not 

 of orthodox breeding. Only in case of doubt 

 need you pay attention to show points. If it 

 comes to a question of that pick the dark eye, 

 small ear, long head, short back, straight legs. 

 Do not worry about size or color or coat, nor 

 must a novice expect to be able to " pick the win- 

 ner " of a litter. Go to a reputable breeder and 

 pay as much as you can afford. You can take 

 his advice, for all dog breeders are not crooks 

 and grafters, but like any other kind of a busi- 

 ness transaction knowledge is very valuable to 

 the purchaser. 



May I plead the case of the bitch as a com- 

 panion? Nine out of ten want a dog, but a bitch 

 has many advantages. She is usually more 

 clever, a great deal more affectionate and faith- 

 ful, much less given to roaming from home, and 

 should one ever want to raise some puppies she 

 may prove a valuable investment. 



The kennel owner, turning now to him, will, I 

 take it for granted, read all he can lay his hands 

 on that treats of the Airedale, go to shows, visit 

 kennels, and talk, think, and dream Airedale. 

 If he is to have a small kennel I advise his buying 



