Selection of the Dog 



the Scottish Terrier strongly, and no dog is more 

 companionable or affectionate. The Sealyham, 

 West Highland, Cairn and Dandie Dinmont all 

 resemble the Scotty, except for color markings. 



(3) Boston Terrier. — The Boston Terrier is an 

 American made dog developed by crossing the Eng- 

 lish Bulldog and the Bull Terrier. This dog has 

 been bred, at least in late years, strictly as a high 

 class pet, and the results are very satisfactory. He 

 is a bright, playful, courteous little dog, stockily 

 built and well proportioned. His average weight is 

 twenty pounds ; however, he is most desired in the 

 show ring at twelve to fifteen, but at this extreme 

 is apt to lose his rugged constitution. He makes 

 a desirable companion for any member of the 

 family from the child up. 



(4) Dachshund. — ^The Dachshund or Badger 

 Dog, as he is now known, is a mixture of hound 

 and terrier, developed to enter a. badger hole and 

 attract the animal's attention while he is being dug 

 out. This accounts for his extremely short legs 

 and long body. His disposition and manners well 

 fit a house dog. 



(5) Bulldogs.— The English and French Bull- 

 dogs, while not belonging to this class as far as 

 weight is concerned, are grouped here because of 

 their fitness for the house. They are too short- 

 legged and too short-winded to require much free- 

 dom. The English Bull is a good-natured gentle 

 dog, in spite of his forbidding appearance, and 



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