CHAPTER IL 



Dam and Puppies. 



In order to present to the reader in an 

 intelligible manner the proper method of 

 rearing and caring for his dog, we will take 

 him in hand at an early period of his ex- 

 istence ; or rather, we will begin our course 

 of treatment a few weeks before he enters 

 upon the stage, as the mother should by 

 all means have proper care, in order that 

 her progeny may be ushered into the world 

 with health and strength to prepare them 

 for life's battle. 



The dam, at all times during pregnancy, 

 should have a liberal amount of wholesome, 

 nutritious food, with plenty of water, and a 

 lar^e amount of exercise; indeed, this is 



