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Horse and Hound. 



The most glaring contradiction of this rule 

 is in the case of game chickens, as those incestu- 

 ously bred are gamer, stronger, and more ambi- 

 tious than others. 



In inbreeding, the mating of sire and dam 

 with daughter and son is unquestionably prefer- 

 able to mating brother and sister. 



Once crossing in and twice crossing out is an 

 old rule and a most excellent one to observe in 

 hound breeding; the antiquity of the hound with 

 its long line of inbreeding make an absolute out- 

 cross (such for instance as the greyhound), less 

 dangerous than would be the case in many mod- 

 ern breeds. 



The influence of such a cross on type would 

 soon be entirely obliterated. 



No true type can be maintained by much out- 

 cross breeding. True types have been made and 

 maintained by strictly adhering to the best selec- 

 tions of the same family, therefore rigidly adhere 

 to one type, no matter how great the temptation 

 may be to do otherwise, or the ultimate destruc- 

 tion of type will follow. 



Due attention must be paid to the joint selec- 

 tion of sire and dam, and the possibilities of a 

 good cross or nick. If sire and dam have vigor, 

 perfect health, and strength, it is fair to presume 

 their offspring, with proper care and attention, 

 will inherit these same qualities. 



There is absolutely no question about the fact 



