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House Garden 
^ I "'HIS is the revolver which by 
performance since 1858 has 
justly earned the title “Superior.” 
No picture can do it justice. You 
must see and handle a Smith & 
Wesson revolver to appreciate its 
high quality. Your dealer will be 
glad to point out the characteristics 
responsible for the justly merited 
popularity of this superior arm. 
Smith & Wesson 
^Manufacturers of Superior ‘li^volvers 
SPRINGFIELD 
MASSACHUSETTS 
Catalogue sent on request. Address Department F 
No arms are genuine Smith & Wesson Arms unless 
they bear, plainly marked on the barrel, the name 
SMITH a WESSON, SPRINGFIELD. MASS. 
Branch O^cts: Los Angcles,^Cal., Seattle, Wash. 
Weitcrn Representative : 
Andrew Carrigan Company, Rialto Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
Los Angeles, Cal., Seattle, Wash. 
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Every pup needs play—and grooming. 2ip8. The red rubber 
sponge ball, practically indestructible, is 6o cents; 21'pg, the 
brush, $3.50; and the stripping comb and case {2180) (for wire- 
haired breeds), $1.00 
THE DOG in the CHRISTMAS STOCKING 
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descendant of prize-winners. What you 
want is a thoroughly representative speci¬ 
men, a dog that you can be proud of in 
any company. There is no more justifica¬ 
tion for buying a mongrel dog than there 
is for investing in a mongrel hat or suit 
of clothes or automobile. 
Nor is this matter of good breeding 
merely a matter of appearance and pride 
of ownership. The old saw to the effect 
that “blood will tell” applies directly to 
dogs. In the honestly pedigreed thorough¬ 
bred the best traits of his particular 
type are present in the highest degree. 
When you secure him you know what you 
are getting. 
Of recent years especially there has 
been considerable public dismay at the 
price which such a dog commands. Due 
entirely to lack of understanding of the 
factors which enter into the matter, 
many people feel that the breeders charge 
exorbitant sums. 
It is a matter of cold fact that to 
breed real dogs costs real money. The 
kennel owner faces expenses of which his 
average customer knows nothing. The 
original cost of each of his breeding dogs 
may have run anywhere from $100 to 
$2500. Such dogs do not live forever, 
and must be replaced from time to time— 
which means additional outlay. 
The breeder has taxes to pay, perhaps 
rent, frequently veterinarian fees, and 
the wages of whatever assistants he may 
have in the conduct of his business. In 
some of the larger kennels the food bill 
alone is $500 a month. Equipment 
must be maintained, and sanitation is a 
sometimes expensive necessity. Despite 
every precaution contagious disease may 
gain a foothold and snuff out several 
thousand dollars’ worth of young and 
old stock in a week. Even the cost of 
supplying a puppy’s physical needs until 
he reaches salable age is a considerable 
item. 
In view of these highlights on the in¬ 
dustry, it is evident that a good price for 
a good dog is a virtual necessity. Beware 
of the canine that is offered to you at a 
bargain figure. It can’t be done—hon¬ 
estly—except at considerable loss of 
money by the breeder or of quality by the 
dog. A cheap dog is quite sure to be 
“cheap” in more ways than one. 
The choice of a breed is too large a 
subject to be discussed exhaustively 
within the limits of this article. The 
chief factors governing it are the environ¬ 
ment in which the dog will be kept, and 
the character and desires of the person or 
persons with whom he will be associated. 
For example, the larger, active breeds 
are primarily adapted to countrj' or 
suburban homes where they can have 
plenty of free exercise and fresh air. 
In the city the smaller kinds are more 
fitting—less space, less dog. For a com¬ 
bination of the two environments (city 
in winter and country in summer) the 
intermediate sized breeds like the terriers, 
cocker spaniels, chows, etc., offer con¬ 
siderable latitude of choice. 
The great majority of dogs, properly 
bred, trained and handled, are faithful 
and companionable with children and 
others whom they know, and possess at 
least a fair sense of guardianship. Of 
course, if you want an out-and-out de¬ 
fender of your home, a formidable and 
valiant foe of midnight marauders, you 
would scarcely select a Japanese Toy 
Spaniel, any more than you would choose 
a Great Dane if your preferences run to 
lap-dogs. Which is not at all by way of 
saying that the Jap and the Dane are 
not admirable in their proper respective 
places. 
Each of '.he forty or more recognized 
standard dog breeds has its own indi¬ 
vidual traits, often mental as well as 
physical, which distinguish it from the 
others. You will do well to have this in 
mind when making your selection, to the 
end that your satisfaction may be com¬ 
plete and lasting. 
The actual physical care of the dog, 
once he has come into the household, is a 
matter of common sense and understand¬ 
ing of a few simple facts. Feed him 
sanely—stale bread and milk, well cooked 
green vegetables, perhaps thoroughly 
boiled cereal or rice in moderation, manu¬ 
factured puppy or dog biscuits, a little 
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2181. The braided leather lead at the left comes in green, red or tan, 
$2.30. 2182. At the right is a flat lead of red or green leather, $1.45. 
2183. Flat red or green leather collar to match, 17", $1.75 
