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From William Waring   9 January 1874

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Breeders normally destroy weak and puny puppies in large litters, but would keep females if only one or two.

Author:  William Waring
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  9 Jan 1874
Classmark:  DAR 90: 76–8
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-9235

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  • … 12 months, a highly bred Terrier Bitch of my own, had 4 Females and one Male—and a Beagle Bitch 5 Males and no Female. I have known a Hound Bitch to produce 14 Puppies—but the usual number is from 6 to 9 or 10. — …
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