The other day I bought a old dog book from Goodwill written in 1955 about Dachshunds. There was a interesting little piece in the book written by a Capt. Will Judy and I thought it was very meaningful and I would like to share it. I hope you enjoy it.
Doggist's Code
I. Color all your work with a deep love for all dogs.
II. Welcome the novice for you yourself once knew as little as he.
III. Win with a smile of course, but to lose with a smile lessens the defeat.
IV. Beware of him who is quick to find fault for likely you will be his next target.
V. Seek business but not merely by taking it away from a competitor.
VI. Mind your own business rather than somebody else's.
VII. When you lose, breed better dogs and come back with them to win.
VIII. Say nothing rather than speak ill of another kennel or breed.
IX. Show in yourself the same sportsmanship you demand of others.
X. Be the god-on-earth your dogs think you are.
Written by Capt. Will Judy
About Will Judy: I found this about him on the internet, he use to own Dog World magazine:
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Abstract: Dog Fancier Will Judy was born in rural Somerset County in 1891. Beginning a life-long attachment to Juniata College, he earned his bachelor's degree there in 1911. Following heroic service in World War I, Captain Will Judy returned to the States and took up the practice of law. He became a book publisher in 1921 and a magazine publisher in 1923 when he bought Dog World. He continued his highly-esteemed involvement with the world of show dogs and obedience training for the rest of his life, retiring in 1960. Will Judy died in Chicago in 1973.
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