138 THE AMERICAN HUNTING DOG 



the season opens up. I would not keep him tied 

 up until next spring, when the law requires it. 



Regarding pedigree, same should be sent to the 

 Field Dog Stud Book, care American Field, Mo- 

 nadnock Block, Chicago, 111. 



To train him on both partridge and prairie 

 chickens is rather difficult, as partridge require 

 a close, careful dog, whereas chickens and quail 

 will do better with a wide ranging dog. 



There are no standard markings of either 

 pointer or cocker spaniel. The latter makes a 

 very good dog on partridge. 



BREAKING A PUP WITHOUT OLDER DOQ 



Would it be hard to break a pointer or setter 

 pup on quail or pheasants without using him with 

 a trained dog? How would you go about it? 

 Which would be easier, pointer or setter? 



R. M. Chapman. 



Ans. — ^I do not think it makes very much differ- 

 ence whether an older dog is present or not when 

 you are training either pointer or setter on quail. 

 The dog has to be taught by experience, and, if he 

 has the natural pointing instincts, your first 

 troubles will be breaking shot, flushing birds, fail- 

 ing to show perseverance in hunting for grassed 



