ertion that were I to visit any city or even small town of the United
States or Canada, I could see some handsome little lad or lassie leading
one of Barnard's Mike's sons or daughters. Small wonder he is called the
American dog.

The celebrated Dr. Johnson once remarked that few children live to fulfil
the promise of their youth. Our little aristocrat of the dog world has
more than done so. May his shadow never grow less!

I feel convinced that I ought to take this opportunity to record my kindly
appreciation of the generous expressions of thanks for my efforts on
behalf of the dog. They have come from all parts of the country, and from
all classes of people. Were it in my power I would gladly reply to each
individual writer. This is impossible. I can only say, "I thank you! May
God bless us, one and all!"

CHAPTER XV.

TECHNICAL TERMS USED IN RELATION TO THE BOSTON TERRIER, AND THEIR MEANING.

A Crackerjack--A first class, typical dog.

A Mutt--A worthless specimen.

A Flyer--A dog capable of winning in any company.

A Weed--A leggy, thin, attenuated dog, bred so.

A Fake--A dog whose natural appearance has been interfered with to
hide defects.

A Dope--A dog afflicted, usually with chorea, that has had cocaine
administered to him to stop the twitching while in the judging
ring.

A Ringer--A dog shown under a false name, that has previously been
shown under his right name.

Apple-headed--Skull round, instead of flat on top.

Broken-up Face--Bulldog face, with deep stop and wrinkle and
receding nose.

Frog or Down Face--Nose not receding.

Dish-faced--One whose nasal bone is higher at the nose than at the
stop.

Butterfly Nose--A spotted nose.

Dudley Nose--A flesh-colored nose.

Rose Ear--An ear which the tip turns backward and downward,
disclosing the inside.

Button Ear--An ear that falls over in front, concealing the
inside.

Tulip Ear--An upright, or pricked ear.

Blaze--The white line up the face.

Cheeky--When the cheek bumps are strongly defined.

Occiput--The prominent bone at the back or top of the skull,
noticeably prominent in bloodhounds.

Chops--The pendulous lips of the bulldog.

Cushion--Fullness in the top lips.

Dewlap--The pendulous skin under the throat.

Lippy--The hanging lips of some dogs, who should not possess same,
as i