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.sjswima m:s«- PLA1NDEALER - PAGE It -FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2,1979 • - _ 1 j. THE PERFECT GIFT--From the look on this little boy'» face, vision* of Sugarplums weren't the only things dancing around in his head Christmas Eve. According to the Pet Information Bureau, puppies are excellent gifts and can help teach a child responsibility and love. Whether you need a present for someone age six, sixteen or sixty, a puppy is one great gift idea for this or any holiday season. Dogs are enduring Christinas with lifespans far greater a doff; game or a box of cigars. - - Dog diversity There are scores of breeds to choose from, each with a tem­ perament and physique suited to one environment or another. Some breeds have different eat­ ing requirements; others can be more easily trained. To make the selection of a Christmas puppy more enjoy­ able, the Pet Information Bu­ reau suggests evaluating differ­ ent breeds to determine the one best suited for the individual or family in mind. Live-in friend . Giving a puppy to a.child at Christmas is giving 9 gift that grows as the child does. With a pet, a child plays, shares secrets and receives comfort. As a live-in playmate for chil­ dren, ppppies also teach respon­ sibility--in feeding, exercising and necessary grooming. Fam­ ily-oriented, child-loving breeds include Cocker Spaniels, Collies and Irish Setters. Puppies provide love, com­ panionship and enjoyment for elderly and single people. Stud­ ies dealing with elderly popula­ tions have found pets give se­ nior citizens "new leases on life," bringing new meaning to the world around them. Puppy love Single individuals, faced with returning to an empty home, appreciate a puppy greet­ ing them at the door. Dog lovers living in the sub­ urbs or wide open spaces tend to prefer larger dogs as pets-- Bloodhounds, Saint Bernards, Great Danes or Newfoundlands. Apartment dwellers, tend to select smaller breeds--Chi­ huahuas, Yorkshire Tbrriers or Tby Poodles. Numerous mid­ dle-sized breeds make great pets as well. A dog's temperament is usu­ ally formed by its owners; most dogs can be taught to stay out of mischief when left unattended. • • r * Proper care Patience and consistency in setting desired behavior patterns is the key to a well behaved pooch. Shetland Sheepdogs and Golden Retrievers generally be­ have better when left alone than Poodles or Terriers, though most breeds adapt to established schedules. Puppies should be at least six to eight weeks old before leav­ ing tneir mother's side. Consult a breeder, pet shop or veteri­ narian for feeding, care and medical instructions. Keeps on giving A puppy is sure to spread hol­ iday cheer this Christinas season and is one gift that will provide love, companionship and enjoy­ ment for many years. & I saw three ships a-sailing there, -A-sailing there, a-sailing there, Jesu, Mary and Joseph they - bare On Christ's Sunday at morn. --Anonymous Check Out Christmas.. all iveatherr raincoats Paga . . . Navy or tan, 100% texturized polyester, water repellent finish. Zip out lining, wool plaid voke quilted satin, length 40". A SMALL DEPOSIT HOLDS THIS MICROWAVE WITH DOUBLE-DUTY™ SHELF FOR HOLIDAY DELIVERY! iiiii FULL COLOR GUIDE I COOKBOOK INCLUDED^ HS0LI0 STATEH TOUCH CONTROLS WITH •lO POWER LEVELSB •COOK SIMM WITH AUTOMATIC MSMMEtm COOKS EAST BY TIME OR TEMPERATURE front H Cook and Hold feature. Model RE945Y Deluxe microwave with large 1.3 cu. ft. ca­ pacity H 10 Power level settings with indicator lights H Handsome sim­ ulated wood grain cab­ inet with black glass A small dowji payment will hold it far Christmas • DIAMOND JUBILEE-75 YEARS OF SOLID VALUE m t t i B Iwr 3902 w- main^st MCHENRY, ILLINOIS Chris Wirtz 385-4060 Lee & Ray Electric 1005 N. Front (South Rte. 31) DAILY 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-8:30pm ( Saturday 9am*4pm CLOSED SUNDAY McHenry, llh 385-0882