Your Dog and Your Cat 



makes a safe and dependable family dog. The 

 French is more exclusive in his friendships, not so 

 extreme in conformation, and for this reason more 

 desirable. Both dogs are excellent with children 

 and of exceptional value as watchdogs. 



Medium-sized Dogs. — The terriers of the third 

 class are much larger and more active than those 

 already described. They are more rangy in type 

 and are strong and husky. Because of their size 

 and activeness they require much freedom and 

 should not be confined to city flats. They are 

 "real dogs" and make suitable companions for men. 



(i) Airedale. — The Airedale is the most popu- 

 lar large terrier in this country. He is fearless and, 

 though not particularly quarrelsome, never avoids 

 a fight. He is very intelligent, companionable, and 

 frolicsome. 



(2) English Bull Terrier. — This is a beautiful 

 and refined dog that will always attract attention. 

 He is popularly known as the fighting bull terrier, 

 and often carries his battle scars. When kepi| in 

 close confinement he grows fat and lazy and be- 

 comes unsightly. 



(3) Doeberman Pinscher. — While this dog is a 

 comparatively new dog in this country, his delight- 

 ful personality should fast bring him into favor. 

 He is a "one man" dog and does not readily make 

 friends. But he is ever faithful and loyal to his 

 owner. 



(4) Dalmatian. — This dog is of undependable 



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