. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. "Angling Is So Fasoinating" ON THE MCCLOUD and the doing so may possibly deter a young en- thusiast from entering the Fancy, it is no use a man deciding to take up a breed of dogs if that breed hap- pens to be one that he cannot do justice to. For in- stance, delicate breeds will not thrive in outside kennels; whilst some varieties will require an amount of space which it is impossible to supply them with. Again, a man may center his affections upon a breed which requires so much attention that his business engagements would ensure his neglecting it;
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. "Angling Is So Fasoinating" ON THE MCCLOUD and the doing so may possibly deter a young en- thusiast from entering the Fancy, it is no use a man deciding to take up a breed of dogs if that breed hap- pens to be one that he cannot do justice to. For in- stance, delicate breeds will not thrive in outside kennels; whilst some varieties will require an amount of space which it is impossible to supply them with. Again, a man may center his affections upon a breed which requires so much attention that his business engagements would ensure his neglecting it; or per- haps it may happen that he possesses a predilection in favor of a variety which is so rare that it is hope- less for him to expect that he can supply himself with good specimens thereof. All these are considerations which should weigh heavily with the man who intends to succeed in dog-keeping, and most particularly may it once more be impressed upon him that if be starts with badly-bred or chance-bred animals his prospects of ultimate success are immeasurably decreased. It is therefore better, far better, for the beginner to com- mence with one good dog of high pedigree, than with half a doz3n mediocrities, and in his own interests it is to be hoped that the novice will lay this advice to heait. In putting to himself the question, "What breed shall I keep?" the beginner will display wisdom if he permits bis admiration for a particular breed to become subordinate to the condition of his exchequer. Some breeds are, from their size or rarity, or some other reasons far more expensive to buy and feed than others are, and consequently may at the outset be above the means of the beginner. If so, he had better avoid them until he has gained experience, and has convinced himself that he is capable of paying a proper amount of attention to his kennel; and then he maybe justified in making an outlay which would have been a rash one at the start. HIGH-PRICED VERSUS CHEAP
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