DOGS 507 
can smell a dinner a long way off when he is hungry; 
whereas, after dinner, the same gratifying fragrance is 
unrecognized. 
Man’s own requirements are no data on which to 
judge of the food needs of the dog. The latter, being 
carnivorous, requires food far less frequently than 
man, while the latter, in turn, feeds less frequently than 
the ox, which is wholly herbivorous. 
Next to a good food supply, the dog needs a com- 
fortable, well-ventilated, sanitary place in which to 
sleep. Any man who cannot afford such a place, and 
neglects his dog’s comfort in this respect, cannot af- 
ford to own a dog, consistently with humane require- 
ments. With this, the dog should have plenty of exer- 
cise. It is best that he should have entire freedom, 
but as this is not always possible, particularly within 
city limits, regular times each day should be allotted 
for that purpose. 
