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type frequently presented in one litter. I
have seen numbers of litters where the utmost attention has been paid
to every detail with the expectancy of getting crackerjacks, to find that
one will have to wait for the "next time," as the litter in question
showed the bull type, and the terrier also, and very little Boston; but
fortunately, with the mating intelligently attended to, and the putting
aside of all dogs that do not comport to the standard as non-breeders, a
type of a dog will be bred true to our highest ideals. My advice to all
breeders is, do not get discouraged, try, yes, try again, and Boston
terriers, that gladden the eye and fill the pocketbook, will be yours.

CHAPTER II.
THE BOSTON TERRIER CLUB.
ITS HISTORY, THE ORDER OF ITS BUSINESS, CONSTITUTION,
BY-LAWS, AND OFFICIAL STANDARD.
In 1890 a club was formed in Boston by a comparatively small body of
men who were very much interested in the dog then known as the
Round-Headed Bull and Terrier dog. These men were breeders and
lovers of the dog, and their main object in coming together was not to
have a social good time (although, happily, this generally took place),
but to further the interests of the dog in every legitimate way. The dog
had been shown at the New England Kennel Club show, held in Boston
in April, 1888, being judged by Mr. J. P. Barnard, Jr., ofttimes styled
"the father of the breed," practically two years before the formation of
the Club. The year following the Club applied for admission in the
American Kennel Club, and recognition for their dogs in the Stud Book.
The A. K. C. stated that while perfectly willing to take the Club into its
fold, they could not place the dog in the Stud Book, as he was not an
established breed, and suggesting, that as the dog was not a bull terrier,
and as he was then bred exclusively in Boston, the name of the "Boston
Terrier Club." The year following the A. K. C., after a great deal of
persuasion by the loyal and devoted members of the Club, became
convinced of the merits of the breed, and formally acknowledged the
same by admitting the Club to membership, and giving their dog a
place in the official Stud Book.
The Boston Terrier Club is duly incorporated under the laws of
Massachusetts, has a present membership of from seventy-five to a
hundred, men and women who are devoted to the dog, and willing to
do everything for its advancement. The annual meeting is held on the
second Wednesday in December, at which a number of judges are
elected, whose names are forwarded to the bench show committees of
the principal shows, requesting that one of the number be elected to
officiate as judge of the Boston terriers. Monthly meetings are held
which are always exceedingly interesting and instructive.

The officers are elected by printed ballots sent to all members of the
Club, who mark and return them. They consist of the president,
vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. The executive committee
consists of the officers (ex officio) and three others.
The Club gives a specialty show yearly in Boston and is the largest and
greatest of one breed fixtures; the dog being, in fact, one of the largest
supporters of the dog shows in the country. Cups and medals are
offered at most of the bench shows for competition among the
members, and at the Ladies' Kennel Association shows a cup and medal
were offered, open to all exhibitors of Boston terriers.
In view of the fact that so many Boston Terrier Clubs are starting up all
over the country, and even beyond, the following Order of Business,
Constitution, By-Laws, and Official Standard, can safely be taken as
models:
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
1. Calling meeting to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Reading of minutes.
4. Reports of officers.
5. Reports of standing committees by seniority.
6. Reports of special committees.
7. Communications.
8. Applications for membership.
9. Election of members.
10. Election of officers.

11. Unfinished business.
12. New business.
13. Welfare of the Club.
Under this heading is included remarks and debates intended to
promote the interests of the Club and the Boston terrier in general.
14. Adjournment.
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE I.
NAME.
This Association shall be known as and called the Boston Terrier Club.
ARTICLE II.
OBJECT.
The object of the Club shall be to promote and encourage the breeding
and improvement of the Boston Terrier Dog, as defined by its standard.
ARTICLE III.
MEMBERSHIP.
SECTION 1. Applications for membership must be accompanied by
the membership fee and endorsed by two members, and made at least
seven days before action by the Club, to the secretary or a member of
the membership committee, who