832 
FOREST AND STREAM 
Kennel 
Impt.Tom Speedy 
(Champ. Lune Monarch - Her Majesty) 
A typical pointer in character, with a 
choke-bore nose. 
W. W. TITUS 
West Point, Miss. 
Book on Dog Diseases 
« AND HOW TO FEED. 
glli Mailed FREE to any address by the author. 
H. CLAY GLOVER, D.V.S. 
118 W. 31st Street New York 
ECZEMA— Psoriasis, cancer, goitre, tetter, old sores, 
catarrh, dandruff, sore eyes, rheumatism, neuralgia, stiff 
joints, piles; cured or money refunded. Write for par¬ 
ticulars. Price. $i. Eczema Remedy Company, Hot 
Springs, Ark. 
BREEDING FOR SHOW POINTS. 
The process of breeding for show points that 
has developed under the influence of dog shows 
is responsible for many attractive breeds, some 
of which are as useful as they are handsome. 
There is always danger, however, of allowing 
fads to eclipse practicability. The specialty clubs, 
which hold their meetings this month, we trust 
will not be unduly influenced by the dictates of 
fashion, and go so far in their appreciation of 
extreme development of some parts, particularly 
the head, as to overlook the usefulness of the 
breed. 
In order to win in the show ring, it is appar¬ 
ently imperative that a dog should possess what 
the fancy refer to tritely as a “grand head.” In 
far too many instances, head qualities are al¬ 
lowed to eclipse those details of general form 
and conformation which go to make up the 
more important qualities of type and character. 
Conspicuous among the breeds that have suf¬ 
fered from ill-advised predilection for head 
properties is the bulldog. To win, a good turn¬ 
up of under jaw is imperative, whatever may 
be his failings in body, and a specimen which 
has short back, straight legs and massive bone 
with the characteristic barrel and hindquarters, 
is passed over if he does not happen to have 
the jaw that is deemed essential. In fact, the 
modern show bulldog’s body behind the arms 
has been so neglected that one hears repeatedly 
of prize dogs that are useless at stud and of 
bitches that are incapable of producing a litter 
of any kind. 
In the short-faced toy varieties, the head is 
considered of paramount importance. In conse¬ 
quence one rarely sees a King Charles spaniel 
with good body action. In the case of fox ter¬ 
riers, straightness of forelegs is the one thing 
aimed at; with the Scotch terrier, a “punishing 
jaw” is desired and many an otherwise excel¬ 
lent dog has been thrown out because his teeth 
did not meet with absolute precision. A “level 
“MEAT FIBRINE” for dogs— 
Its value during cold weather 
Colder weather means keener appetite, more food is necessary, your 
interest in your dog’s welfare will lead you to give a sustaining and 
strengthening diet. 
SPRATT’S DOG CAKES 
Contain “Meat Fibrine” 
and by specifying SPRATT’S when ordering, you are certain of obtaining 
the very finest form of canine nourishment. 
Send 2c. stamp for “Dog Cuture” which fully describes the correct diet 
for your dogs. 
SPRATT’S PATENT LIMITED 
NEWARK, N.J. :: SAN FRANCISCO :: ST. LOUIS :: CLEVELAND MONTREAL 
THE BEST IN POINTERS 
Puppies sired by the great Pointers Fishel’s Frank 
and Cham. Comanche Fra..k out of the best bitches liv¬ 
ing. Broken dogs and brood bitches. Write me if you 
want a shooting dog. List free. U. R. Fishel, Box 128, 
Hope, Indiana. 
High-Ciass Hunting 
and Sporting Dogs 
such as coon, deer, bear, wolf, cat, rabbit and 
foxhounds. Ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, swine, 
young stock specialty. Ten cents for handsome 
catalogue of all breeds. Price list of poultry 
and pigeons. 
SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY KENNELS 
TUNKHANNOCK, PA., DEPT. D 
mouth” is the desideratum with most breeds and 
a collie with an overshot jaw is seldom given 
much consideration. 
The eye is a point upon which many judges 
hang their faith, the possession of a light eye 
being considered almost criminal. Dark eyes to 
be sure are more beautiful than light hut oc- 
culists are of the opinion that the light eye is 
the stronger and more permanently useful in¬ 
strument. 
Nature in her adaptation of animal forms has 
shown herself to be the most skilful of breeders 
and specialty clubs in formulating or amending 
standards will do well to imitate her and aim 
always at producing the points that will best ful¬ 
fill some particular sphere of usefulness. The 
greyhound’s tucked-up loins give elasticity and 
bend to the body in running; the terrier, if 
small, is better able to enter the earth; the col¬ 
lie’s erect ears assist him in hearing sounds from 
afar; the bloodhound’s pendant ears more read¬ 
ily detect sounds coming to him along the 
ground while his head is bent to the trail. Dogs 
that hunt by scent have long muzzles to give 
space to their olefactory organs. Hounds that 
hunt in packs carry their sterns gaily for sig¬ 
nalling to their companions. Rough, oily hair 
is given to water-dogs as a protection against 
water, as the collie’s ample coat protects him 
from snow and rain. 
Champion 
Babblebrook Joe 
(F.D.S.B. No. 26079) 
Fee Until Nov. 1, $40 Cash 
(MOHAWK II—EARLY DAWN). (The Greatest Living 
Dog on His Birds). 
We have in our Kennel a new Mohawk II dog, 
Babblebrook Mohawk. He is a big dog in every way, 
one of the bluest of the blue in Llewellins, weighs 
about 52 lbs. in field condition, black, white and tan, 
and handsome enough to win on the bench. His dam, 
Ruby Rodstone, is by Jessie Rodfield Ct. Gladstone, 
thus blending two great families of pointing Llewellins. 
This fine, big individual is just the dog for your small, 
weedy bitches. Allowed 10 approved bitches at $30.00. 
BABBLEBROOK JOE, La Grange, Ky. 
