The American book of the dog. The origin, development, special characteristics, utility, breeding, training, points of judging, diseases, and kennel management of all breeds of dogs (1891) (18114486922)

Title: The American book of the dog. The origin, development, special characteristics, utility, breeding, training, points of judging, diseases, and kennel management of all breeds of dogs
Identifier: americanbookofdo00shie (find matches)
Year: 1891 (1890s)
Authors: Shields, G. O. (George O. ), 1846-1925, ed
Subjects: Dogs
Publisher: Chicago, Rand, McNally
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation



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THE COLLIE. 507 heavy as to interfere with their movements while worldng. A great many writers seem to think that the Collie when working has always to contend with a blizzard or a mud pond, and that if his coat is long the snow or mud will cling to him in such quantities as to soon tire him out. This, however, is the exception rather than the rule, and the texture of the coat is of much more importance than its length. The most important point is the under coat.
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CHAMPION SCOTILLA. Owned by Chestnut Hil! Kennels, Philadelphia, Penn. Winner of fotty-two firsts, champions, and cups. Although color is immaterial, the sable with white jDoints is at present the most fashionable. In the early days of shows, black and tan was considered the best color, and to improve the color of the tan markings it is said that the Gordon Setter blood was introduced, which would account for the large saddle-flap ears and soft, open coat frequently found in dogs of this color. It is probable that we shall soon have a strain of pure white Collies, several having recently been bred in England; and i)\e Chestnut Hill Kennels have two white i^nppies by Metchley Wonder. These white Collies are pretty, but do