. 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 YORKSHIRE TERRIER. 455 prominent breeds; and we do not hesitate to say that it would benefit the show, as well as the exhibitor, if man- agers would divide the classes by weight (under five pounds and over five i)ounds, as established by standard), and also by sex; but we must condemn the practice of providing puppy classes, if for no other reason than the liability of the puppies contracting distemper
. 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 YORKSHIRE TERRIER. 455 prominent breeds; and we do not hesitate to say that it would benefit the show, as well as the exhibitor, if man- agers would divide the classes by weight (under five pounds and over five i)ounds, as established by standard), and also by sex; but we must condemn the practice of providing puppy classes, if for no other reason than the liability of the puppies contracting distemper, and thus serving as agents through which it may be distributed i3ro- miscuously. Furthermore, the Yorkshire Terrier does not mature in coat and color until three to four years old, and it must be obvious to all that a first-prize puppy may be thoroughly unfit for show when matured; and the honor of winning such a prize can therefore be of but little practical benefit to the 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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