Your Dog and Your Cat 



because of their value in unearthing small game 

 ind vermin which seek refuge in burrows. Since 

 they are expected to dig out their prey rather than 

 pursue it through the open field, they are small, 

 compact, and muscular. They are built low to the 

 ground, and for this reason require only a limited 

 amount of exercise. Through necessity they are 

 courageous and daring, and are born fighters. Not- 

 withstanding this they are amiable creatures and 

 make wonderful companions. 



(i) Fox Terrier. — The Fox Terrier is one of 

 the oldest and best known dogs. He is a very 

 affectionate, courageous, and cheerful animal with 

 an alert expression, quick and active ways. As a 

 rule he outlives all other breeds, often reaching six- 

 teen and eighteen years of age ; occasionally he has 

 been reported to have lived for twenty years. Be- 

 cause he is too often overfed he frequently becomes 

 fat, unsightly, and asthmatic. If reared with chil- 

 dren he makes a wonderful companion and pro- 

 tector for them, but when he is not used to them is 

 not to be trusted. 



(2) Scotch Terrier. — This is the nicest all- 

 around dog for the house. He is a short-legged, 

 stockily built, rough-coated animal, possessing a 

 most wonderful disposition. He is very even- 

 tempered and gentle, and while not snappy with 

 strangers, possesses a total indifiference toward any- 

 one but his master. His trustful eye, homely come- 

 liness, and whimsical playfulness combine to endear 



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