Cited by 'Chappel Kennels Take State Dog Breed Census', The Cornell Daily Sun (14th April 1931), p. 6.
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'Our canine friends in this state have recently been the subject of a survey by the Chappel Kennel Foundation, Rockford, Ill. The New York State survey was part of the nationwide "dog breed census" covering 44.988 of the animals kept for companionship or exhibition.

Some interesting facts wore broagmt to light in the course of the Inquiry, the main one being that purebred dogs are on the increase. The larger and more heavily coated breeds predominate in the rural sections, while the smaller breeds and those having smooth, wiry, or silky coats are found, for the most part, in the large centers of populalon. Pug dogs and mastiffs, which were at the height of popularity at the beginning of the present century, have now all but disappeared.'

Cited by 'Commercial Exhibits at the 12th International Veterinary Congress', Veterinary Medicine 30 (1) (1935), pp. 42-48.
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Photograph p. 43.

Cited by 'Cooked Food Best for Dogs, Tests Prove', The Edinburg Daily Courier (1st Aug. 1932), p. 2.
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'Raw meat, sometimes advocated for dogs simply because It was their "natural" food In the wild state, has no greater food value and is [illeg.] harder to digest than meat which is lightly cooked, according to Dr. W.M Clifford, famous British nutritionist. In an exhaustive series of tests Dr. Clifford proved that cooking at the level of a "rare" roast destroys the anti-enzyinic compounds in the meat, while no food value is lost to cause the hardening effect of [illeg.] proteins has hardly come into play. The experiments have aroused wide attention, the Journal of the American Medical Association declaring that "now the raw meat propaganda is meeting with experimental rebuff." "This, coming from an authentic source, ought to impress veterinarians who think raw meat is the perfect food for the dog," comments the North American Veterinarian. "There is too much difference of opinion regarding the feeding of dogs, and some of the opinions entertained are not founded on fact." "All dog-lovers will welcome this new light science has shed on a mistaken belief ." declared L.J. Brosemer, director of the Chappel Kennel Foundation, Rockford, Illinois. "It seems to prove beyond question that raw meat is not the best steady diet either for dogs or humans." Changes in food during digestion are caused by mysterious organic compounds called enzymes, which break down the compounds in food, the Chappel Foundation explains. The turning of starches into sugar is a typical example of enzymie action. Raw meat, Dr. Clifford found, contains "anti-enzymes" which directly oppose the digestive process. Heat destroys these properties, so even over-cooked meat is more rapidly digested than raw meat. The sanitary value of cooking meat has long been recognized. All agree that it is one of the greatest safeguards against entry of germs and parasites through the mouth. Tape worm in dogs is almost always contracted from raw meat. "It has been said that because the dog originally was a wild animal, raw meat is his natural diet," says the Chappel Kennel Foundation. "But the dog was domesticated centuries ago, at a time when man himself probably lived chiefly on raw flesh torn from the bones of freshly killed animals. "Science is constantly finding new ways in which the dog's constitution resembles our own. For them, as for us, the ordinary foods are one-sided in composition. One has too much of certain essential 'food elements', and not enough of others. So to get a 'square meal' we have to eat several different articles. "Most people who take an interest in their dog's welfare now buy correctly balanced kennel foods, mixed and canned under government supervision." This is, of course, the safest way, and it is the only way the average person is able to get horse-meat, which is the most perfect meat for dogs. "One meal of a prepared ration in the evening, plus an occasional fresh-meat biscuit or two during the day, and plenty of fresh water, will meet all the dog's dietary requirements for health strength and a well-conditioned coat."

Convalescant Dog "Needs Extra Care" 

"Yes, the operation was successful, but unfortunately the patient died." Too often a person on the very threshold of recovery from a dangerous illness will suffer a "relapse" which proves fatal. This is not confined to human beings. It is one of the most frequent and unnecessary causes of death among dogs. The reason Is that a dog's inherent grit and fighting spirit may be mistaken for strength, explains the Chappel Kennel Foundation. He Is permitted to get out and "tear around," wasting what little energy he has, when he should be still confined to rest and quiet, sunshine and simple feeding. Much chronic stomach trouble in canines, especially that which follows distemper, is caused by a too hasty return to heavy diet. In the mistaken belief, that it will enable the patient to recover his strength quickly. The old idea of taking away meat In fever cases, because it was "heating to the blood," has been discredited. Meat Is a natural part of the dog's diet at all times, and contains nitrogen, without which waste tissues cannot be repaired. Horse-meat, because of its soft, easily digested tissue and high nitrogen content, is generally recommended for convalescent dogs and dogs with skin trouble. Tests In the Foundation laboratories at Rockford, Illinois, indicate that the same balanced ration of meat, cereals' and minerals should be given to the dog in convalescence as In health, but In smaller quantities. 

Dog Population 

There are about 8,000.000 dogs In the United States, or one to every, four families, according to a census recently taken by the Chappel Kennel Foundation.'

Cited by 'Love for Animals Caused Seven Deaths and Three Divorces', South China Morning Post (19th Feb. 1934), p.15.
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'Seven fatalities and three divorces were caused directly in 1933 by affection for men and women for their dogs, a report released by the Chappel Kennel Foundation here reveals.

Three persons - one a ten year old girl - were killed in attempts to save pets from various forms of disaster. Two dog owners killed men for injuring their pets and one man committed suicide because his dog had died.

The foundation report, compounded annually in an effort to trace the effects upon human nature of sentiment for animal pets, shows that three women divorced their husbands because of jealousy over affection given to dogs. A Pittsburgh man took a six-month sentence rather than obey a court order to kill his dog.

Shot in Quarrel

One man was shot in a quarrel over a dog's pedigree and a 13-year-old boy was killed while crossing a railroad track on a visit to the grave of his dog.

Not all manifestations of this powerful love for animal friends brought tragedy in its wake. A wealthy Idaho sheep raiser furnished laughter when he rented an entire floor of 28 rooms in a Chicago hotel rather than obey an order to confine his dog to one room.'

Cited by 'Missouri Forsakes Hound for Boston Terrier', Daily Boston Globe (26th June 1931), p. 14.
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'To old-timers down in the Ozarks it will be sad news. Missouri, the state which made the hound dog famous, has succumbed to an alien breed - the Boston terrier. That is the information from the Chappel Kennel Foundation, Rockford, Ill, which has jsut completed a National dog breed census. According to the survey, the Boston terrier not only leads its own group, the nonsporting, in Missouri, but all othe classifications as well.

The other group leaders are: Terrier, wire, fox and Scotch; toy, Pekingese and Pomeranian; bird, setter and pointer; hound, beagle; working, German shepherd, and farm, collie.

This change in dog demands away from collies, shepherds, pointers and setters toward house and lap dogs is but another index to the change in or living conditions. Big dogs belong to the country and outdoors, whereas we live increasingly in cities and towns where yards are small or not at all. Yet there is much to gratify the dog lover in the report. Everyone acquianted with the Boston terrier know what a smart fellow he is. Missouri could do far worse in its new choice. - St Louis Post-Dispatch.'