. The cocker's guide;. Cockfighting. THE COCKER'S GUIDE. 45 The Heathwood is one of the most famous breeds that was ever in this country. The Heathwoods are a noted strain of games, named after Thomas Ileaihwood, of Lowell, Mass. They breed various colors and weigh from 4^^^ to 6 pounds. They are remark- ably quick fighters, fighting with force and vigor, stand up well, and are liberally possessed of bone and muscle. The Irish Slasher is a favorite breed, being desperate fighters, fighting as well on their opponent's hold as their own. They are. THE TORNADO, CHAMPION GAME COCK OF MICHIGAN, exc


. The cocker's guide;. Cockfighting. THE COCKER'S GUIDE. 45 The Heathwood is one of the most famous breeds that was ever in this country. The Heathwoods are a noted strain of games, named after Thomas Ileaihwood, of Lowell, Mass. They breed various colors and weigh from 4^^^ to 6 pounds. They are remark- ably quick fighters, fighting with force and vigor, stand up well, and are liberally possessed of bone and muscle. The Irish Slasher is a favorite breed, being desperate fighters, fighting as well on their opponent's hold as their own. They are. THE TORNADO, CHAMPION GAME COCK OF MICHIGAN, excellent in the pit, mature early, fight rapidly, and possess good wind and endurance. The Derby cock is a fanious English breed, which was years ago imported. The Dominick breed is well known in the North and South, where breeders and cockers place great faith in it, although it is not held in high esteem in the North. They are quick, skillful fighters, are of good size, well made, and stand up well on their legs, which are either white or Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original New York, R. K. Fox


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