Hunting In Many Lands 



the Instant he comes up with the game, and 

 stays In the fight until either he or the quarry 

 is dead. Of all dogs these are the highest In 

 ambition and courage, and, when sufficiently 

 understood, they are capable of great attach- 

 ment. 



In selecting dogs for wolf-killing, the most 

 essential qualities to be desired are courage, 

 strength and stamina to sustain continued ex- 

 ertion, with plenty of force and dash. Train- 

 ing is a matter requiring unlimited patience, 

 coupled with firmness and judgment, and a 

 large amount of love for a dog. It also re- 

 quires constant watchfulness of a dog's every 

 movement and mood to make a successful 

 wolf-courser of him. Many a good dog has 

 been ruined at the outset by not being fully 

 understood. 



They should receive their first practical 

 work when about one year old, provided they 

 are sufficiently developed to stand the hard 

 work necessary. They generally have mind 

 enough at this age to know what is expected 

 of them. It is, of course, better to hunt a 

 young dog first with older and experienced 

 dogs, which will take hold of any kind of game. 

 The larger and stronger the dog, the better; 



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