. 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. Dogs. THE DALMATIAN DOG. 609 extremely valuable, and it is strange that so few of them are owned and trained for this purpose. It is so sel- dom that a well-trained Dalmatian is seen in his proper position, between the heels of the horse and the fore axle, or under the pole between both horses—if a span—that when such a sight is presented it invariably excites the curiosity and admiration of all A TY
. 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. Dogs. THE DALMATIAN DOG. 609 extremely valuable, and it is strange that so few of them are owned and trained for this purpose. It is so sel- dom that a well-trained Dalmatian is seen in his proper position, between the heels of the horse and the fore axle, or under the pole between both horses—if a span—that when such a sight is presented it invariably excites the curiosity and admiration of all A TYPICAL DALMATIAN. It is a common error to suppose that the breed in ques- tion is devoid of intelligence and unsuitable for use in any other capacity than in the stable and about the carriage. The writer has owned many fine dogs of various breeds, and for general usefulness and intelligence, as a house-dog and as a companion, jprefers the black-spotted Dalmatian to any other. One specimen that I owned was a most excellent ratter, and on one occasion killed eleven rats within a few minutes. This was an exceptional animal, however, for this quality 39. 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 Shields, G. O. (George O. ), 1846-1925, ed. Chicago, Rand, McNally
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