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The forelegs are powerful and straight, the 
dog standing well up on his toes with no “hock¬ 
ing.” The upper joint of the hindlegs is long, 
like the Airedale, and suggests staying power. 
The head is broad at the ears and tapers 
down to a pointed muzzle which distinctly shows 
traces of descent from the wolf at some far re¬ 
mote period. The forehead is well stopped, 
showing great intelligence, and somewhat re¬ 
sembles a collie. 
The eye is full and round, varying from light 
to a very dark brown. The ear is pointed and 
is wide in proportion to its length. In moments 
of excitement it is pricked straight up and ordi¬ 
narily at quiet moments it falls forward. The 
tail is long and is carried curled tightly over 
the back, similar to the Chow. 
The average weight is about thirty pounds 
and the average height is about eighteen inches 
at the shoulder. They are beautifully propor¬ 
tioned, as they are neither high on their legs nor 
bunchy, although their coat produces this effect 
on account of its extreme thickness. 
When used for trailing bears they are put 
into breast harness with the lead attached to 
TYPICAL BEAR DOG. 
the shoulders. They are used either in couples 
or in a pack, and when cast off, they will sur¬ 
round the bear, snapping at him from all sides 
and harassing him until the arrival of the 
hunter. 
In disposition they are tremendously affec¬ 
tionate toward human beings, and in spite of 
their long coat they are scrupulously clean, 
and unlike most long-haired dogs, they require 
no care whatever, and the usual dog maladies 
are almost unknown to them. 
Although they are extremely excitable, they 
show immense stamina and unfailing spirits, 
and they can take punishment that would utterly 
break another dog’s spirit. They are adepts 
at both styles of fighting in-and-outers with a 
lightning slash of their long tusk-teth, but 
holders to a finish when they secure a favorite 
hold. 
Mr. McMurtry’s success in breeding and rais¬ 
ing the pups here is regarded as especially im¬ 
portant as it has proved conclusively that this 
breed can be introduced in the United States, 
and it is also to be noted that although long¬ 
haired, the domestic bred dogs do not suffer 
from the heat as might be expected. 
Briefly summed up, the Norwegian beardog, 
with his intelligence, gameness and his alto¬ 
gether unusual and striking appearance, makes 
an ideal and lovable companion, whether for the 
hunting field, in trailing bears or for the more 
peaceful occupation of household pet. 
The English Setter Club of America. 
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 23.— 
Editor Forest and Stream: The 1912 Field Day 
Committee begs to announce that the club’s 
seventh field day and meet will be held on Fri¬ 
day and Saturday, April 12 and 13, within a 
short distance from Philadelphia. 
The exact location will be announced at a 
later date, owing to the weather conditions hav¬ 
ing prohibited a final selection before this time. 
The trials will start on Friday, April 12, and 
will be continued on Saturday, the 13th, should 
the number of entries warrant such an arrange¬ 
ment. This is an innovation in our field days, 
but we feel that in justice to the dogs, we must 
allow them plenty of time down for fair judg¬ 
ment, and not try and crowd the running of an 
unlimited number of braces into a limited time. 
Hotel accommodations and everything for the 
general comfort of our members and their 
guests while attending the meet, will be amply 
provided for by the committee. 
Members’ English setters will be worked on 
liberated Hungarian partridges as heretofore, 
and the derby and all-aged classes will be main¬ 
tained. 
The regular prizes will be medals, ribbons and 
club certificates. 
The “blue ribbon derby cup” is again offered 
in the derby class. 
One judge will officiate in place of three, as 
has been our practice at former field days. An¬ 
nouncement in this respect will also be made 
at a later date. 
The committee earnestly solicits special prize 
offers and will greatly appreciate hearing from 
anyone who may see their way clear to offer 
some special prize this season in support of our 
trials. 
How about a special prize offer? 
Final instructions, entry blanks, etc., will be 
mailed to the membership within the next two 
or three weeks. If you know of anyone who 
might be interested, send us their name and 
address and we will include same in the mailing 
list. Geo. J. Bergen, 
Dr. J. E. Dunwoody, 
Dr. Robert Huey, 
John Harris, 
J. R. Moon, 
Frank Reily, 
H. T. Bryan, 
1912 Field Day Committee. 
Kennel. 
Book on Dog Diseases 
AND HOtV TO FEED. 
Mailed FREE to any address by the author. 
H. CLAY GLOVER, D.V. S. 
118 W. 31st Street NEW YORK 
ROOKWOOD KENNELS. 
Trained Bear, Deer, Fox and Wolf Hounds; also pups. 
Forty-page highly illustrated catalogue; four cent stamp. 
ROOKWOOD KENNELS, Lexington, Ky. 
BEAGLE HOUNDS—Classy sorts. Hunters and the get 
of hunters. A draft of 35 now on sale. Trained, partly 
trained and Puppies. 
DEBONAIR, Box F, Gloversville, N. Y. 
DOBERMAN-PINSCHERS 
Bred for vigor, vim and vitality, are 
the ideal dogs for red-blooded men. 
DOBERMAN KENNELS. Inc , Rochester, N. Y. 
Kennel. 
Spratt s Patent Fibo 
Is an appetizing and flesh forming food for pup¬ 
pies and dogs out of condition. It may be given 
either dry or soaked in water, milk or gravy. As 
the puppies grow older, they should be gradually 
accustomed to 
Spratt’s Patent Puppy Biscuits 
Write for sample. Send stamp for “Dog Culture” 
which contains much valuable information. 
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Factory and Chief Offices at NEWARK, N. J. Depots 
at San Francisco, Cal.; St. Louis, Mo.; Cleveland, Ohio; 
Boston, Mass.; Montreal, Can, Res, Supt. at Chicago, 
Ill. New England Agency. Boston, Mass. Factories 
also in London, England and Berlin, Germany. 
DOGS FOR SALE. 
Do you want to buy a dog or pup of any kind? If bo, 
send for list and prices of all varieties. Always on hand. 
OXFORD KENNELS, 
35 North Ninth St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
G. DAN MORGAN’S KENNELS 
Breeder of Pointers, Setters and 
Retrieving Cockers (Reds) n n 
Successor to R. B. (Dick) Morgan, 
Seven years manager Pinehurst Kennels. I train and 
develop dogs for gentlemen’s shooting or for field trials. 
I have exclusive right to train over Denton Sportsmen’s 
Club grounds, of which I am manager. One of the best 
quail grounds in the South. Correspondence solicited, 
tf G. DAN MORGAN, Denton, N. C. 
AIREDALES— Puppies of all ages and grades. From cham¬ 
pion stock and from the best blood in the world. Endcliffe 
Briarwood and Champion Lake Dell Damsel are in my kennels. 
The latter has a litter of 9 beautiful pups, whelped Nov. 2. by 
champion Illuminator, winner of over 200 firsts. Grown bitches 
and puppies to sell. Write to Dr. L. C. Toney, Mesa, Ariz.: 
or Toney-Aire-Zone-Kennels. 
FOR 5>ALE. 
English Setters—pups and broken dogs. Beagle*—pups 
and broken dogL All dogs pedigreed. 
MATUNUCK BROOK KENNELS, Wakefield, R. I. 
FETCH AND CARRY 
By B. Waters 
Tells minutely of the methods by which a dog, young 
or old, willing or unwilling, may be taught to retrieve 
either by the force or “natural” system. Cloth, illus¬ 
trated, 124 pages. Postpaid, $1.00. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBUSHING CO. 
Resorts for Sportsmen. 
Bear Hunting in the Rockies 
Also Elk and Mountain Sheep 
Any one wishing a successful bear hunt in April or May 
will make no mistake by coming here. Private parties 
outfitted for Yellowstone Park, and summer fishing 
parties. Finest trout fishing in the Rockies; also ac¬ 
commodations on the ranch. Write for references. 
_ S. M. SNYDER, Valley, Wyo, 
QUAIL—TURKEY-DUCK. 
A combination of shooting hard to find, but it’s here. 
BLACK BASS FISHING. 
Located on Indian River, 174 miles south of Jackson¬ 
ville. Dogs, guides and horses furnished. Deer shooting 
ten miles from Hotel. Good food, comfortable beds, 
perfect climate, reasonable rates. 
A delightful place to take your wife. 
COCOA HOUSE - Cocoa, Florida 
TROUT FISHING. 
Unexcelled trout and salmon fishing at Belgrade 
Lake Camps. Fine location. Individual camps 
with bath. Excellent table. Pure spring water. 
Season opens about May 10 th. 
For particulars nxsrite 
THWING BROS., Belgrade Lakes, Maine 
THE SALMON FISHER 
Charles Hallock. Contents: Distribution of the Sal¬ 
mon. Life and History of the Salmon. Technology 
of Salmon Fishing. Salmon Fishing in the Abstract. 
Cloth. 125 pages. Price, $1.00. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 
