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The Boston Terrier and All About It A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog By: Edward Axtell |
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A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog by EDWARD AXTELL Proprietor St. Botolph Kennels, Cliftondale, Mass., U.S.A. Associate Member American Kennel Club Member of The Boston Terrier Club For Twelve Years The Boston Terrier Club of New York [Illustration: Edward Axtell] Published by Dogdom Battle Creek Mich. Copyright, 1910, by Dogdom Publishing Co. Battle Creek, Michigan Fourth Edition TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I. The Boston Terrier CHAPTER II. The Boston Terrier Club; Its History; The Order of Business; Constitution, By Laws and Official Standard The Revised Boston Terrier Standard CHAPTER III. Kenneling CHAPTER IV. General Hints On Breeding CHAPTER V. Rearing Of Puppies CHAPTER VI. Breeding For Size CHAPTER VII. Breeding For Good Disposition CHAPTER VIII. Breeding For a Vigorous Constitution CHAPTER IX. Breeding For Color and Markings CHAPTER X. Sales CHAPTER XI. Boston Terrier Type and the Standard CHAPTER XII. Picture Taking CHAPTER XIII. Notes CHAPTER XIV. Conclusion CHAPTER XV. Technical Terms Used In Relation To the Boston Terrier, and Their Meaning INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS Edward Axtell Franz J. Heilborn Heilborn's Raffles Edward Burnett, a Prominent Early Breeder Barnard's Tom Hall's Max Champion Halloo Prince Bixby's Tony Boy J. P. Barnard, the Father of the Boston Terrier Champion Sonnie Punch Rockydale Junior Edward Axtell, Jr., and One of His Boston Terriers E. S. Pollard, A Large and Successful Breeder St. Botolph's Mistress King Champion Yankee Doodle Pride Champion Dallen's Spider Champion Mister Jack Champion Caddy Belle Prince Lutana Champion Fosco "Pop" Benson with Bunny II Sir Barney Blue Champion Lady Dainty Champion Todd Boy Champion Willowbrook Glory Squantum Punch Tony Ringmaster Goode's Buster Champion Whisper Champion Druid Vixen Champion Remlik Bonnie Champion Boylston Reina Champion Roxie Peter's Little Boy and Ch. Trimont Roman Champion Lord Derby Gordon Boy, Gretchen, Derby's Buster, Tommy Tucker, Ch. Lord Derby Gordon Boy Champion Dean's Lady Luana Mrs. William Kuback, with Ch. Lady Sensation CHAPTER I. THE BOSTON TERRIER. Who and what is this little dog that has forced his way by leaps and bounds from Boston town to the uttermost parts of this grand country, from the broad Atlantic to the Golden Gate, and from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico? Nay, not content with this, but has overrun the imaginary borders north and south until he is fast becoming as great a favorite on the other side as here, and who promises in the near future, unless all signs fail, to cross all oceans, and extend his conquests wherever man is found that can appreciate beauty and fidelity in man's best friend. What passports does he present that he should be entitled to the recognition that he has everywhere accorded him? A dog that has in 35 years or less so thoroughly established himself in the affections of the great body of the American people, so that his friends offer no apology whatever in calling him the American dog, must possess peculiar qualities that endear him to all classes and conditions of men, and I firmly believe that when all the fads for which his native city is so well known have died a natural death, he will be in the early bloom of youth. Yea, in the illimitable future, when the historian McCauley's New Zealander is lamenting over the ruins of that marvelous city of London, he will be accompanied by a Boston terrier, who will doubtless be intelligent enough to share his grief. In reply to the query as to who and what he is, it will be readily recalled that on the birth of possibly the greatest poet the world has ever seen it was stated: "The force of nature could no further go, To make a third, she joined the other two... Continue reading book >>
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