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SPORTSMAN'S VADE MECUM 



BREEDING OF DOGS IN GENERAL. 



* BEFORE commencing to treat of the most correct methods 

 to be observed in the breeding, it will be as well to mention 

 the different varieties of sporting dogs, and also the various 

 sub-genera of each species, of which every one who knows 

 anything of the subject need not be informed ; but as this 

 work affects to be a Vade Mecum for sportsmen, young far 

 more than old, it is as well to put before the young idea 

 certain established rules, not to be violated with impunity, 

 and without following which no kennel can be great or glo- 

 rious. A run of luck may perhaps happen, to set at naught 

 all well defined rules, but " breeding will tell " sooner or 

 later ; and, therefore, it behoves any person who prides him- 

 self on his kennel, to study well the qualities of his dog or 

 bitch, his or her failings and good qualities, and so to cross 

 mth another kennel as to blend the two, and form one per- 

 fect dog. This is the great art in breeding, requiring greaf 

 tact and judgment. 



