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SOLE ADDRESS A. J. HEALD, M.P.S.. Burnham, BUCKS. SF429 M. N. Y PREFACE ΤΟ THE No SECOND EDITION. 702345 66 O variety of the domestic dog is more universally known, more highly esteemed, or more generally useful than the Fox Terrier. Practically everyone is acquainted with the general lines on which the smart little dog should be built, and it is one of the few varieties which the man in the street" can accurately name. Its early origin, like that of many another breed, is enshrouded in mystery, but about its popularity there cannot be two opinions. The liberal classification at general shows, the amount of support accorded the fancy when running a one-dog show, the enormous number of entries received for registration each year, and the fact that the variety has a journal of its own and nine specialist clubs to safeguard its interests, point very conclusively to the estimation in which the dog is held in this country. Added to this, it has for nearly a quarter of a century, and against all comers, remained at the head of the long list of breeds introduced to the dog-loving public. At times, it is true, it has had a neck-and-neck race with the Collie, yet despite the latter's intelligence and very taking appearance, the general utilitarian qualities of the 702345 former have outweighed the other considerations, and to-day the Fox Terrier is more popular than ever, and a great deal more valuable. One has but to remember that forty years or so ago £5 to £10 would have purchased the best Fox Terrier that could have been produced; while to-day a specimen of the highest class in either section would bring £500 or more. All things considered, therefore, it looks as if the day will be far distant when the colours of the Fox Terrier will be lowered. Since the First Edition of this Monograph was issued the Fox Terrier has undergone fewer changes as regards outward characteristics than at any other period of its existence as a show dog. The changes have been in other directions, and these are duly noted in their places. Long prior to this work, the occupation which more than any other helped to bring the dog into repute had practically ceased to exist. I refer to its employment in hunting. Many causes combined have been responsible for this, but chiefly it is a question of different times, different customs. Instead of driving the fox from an earth in which it has taken refuge, the animal is spared to afford sport another day. As regards the historical portion of the subject, nothing of importance has been unearthed to throw new light upon a most interesting phase of the subject. This portion of the Monograph therefore remains practically as Mr. Hugh Dalziel gave it to the public. The Chapters on the two varieties of the Fox Terrier have been added to or modified as seemed desirable. Considerable additional matter has also been made to the Chapters upon Breeding and Rearing. The Chapter upon Coursing has been omitted, as no one can really consider that the coursing of a rabbit in a strange and |