Selection of the Dog 



sideration when selecting a pet for the apartment 

 house. It is a great injustice to force a dog, used 

 to his freedom, into such confinement, for he is 

 little better off than the criminal in jail. The Collie, 

 Shepherd, Russian Wolfhound, Great Dane, Aire- 

 dale, and Irish Terrier are all too large and active 

 for these close quarters. 



Even with these large dogs eliminated there is 

 still a large number of breeds from which to make 

 a choice. The toys are specially adapted for the 

 apartment. They have been bred and developed 

 precisely for such surroundings. In this class of 

 dogs there are sixteen choices of which the 

 Pekingese, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Maltese 

 Terrier and the English Toy Spaniels are readily 

 available at reasonable prices. The Skipperke and 

 Brussels Griffon are comparatively rare specimens 

 for those who desire something different from the 

 ordinary. Of the small dogs, the Boston Terrier, 

 Fox Terrier, Black and Tan, and the Dachshund 

 are common breeds; while the Scottish Terrier 

 group are more exclusive. 



House and Yard. — ^Where a yard can be sup- 

 plied in which the inimal can spend a large part of 

 his time, the range of choice can be considerably 

 broadened. Even though the dog does not exer- 

 cise a great deal, he will derive great benefit from 

 the open air and the feeling of freedom. Cats, birds, 

 and children offer a source of amusement which 

 tends to keep the dog in action. During the winter 



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