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roneous notions that are productive of much harm. How sporting 

 . dogs are often injured. Medicines commonly used for conditioning. 



Serious results which follow their use 143 



CHAPTER II. 



THE FEEDING. 



Special requirements of common varieties. -The most nutritive and di- 

 gestible foods. -Number of meals required daily. The methods of 

 preparation. Forced or spoon feeding. -The feeding of toys in 

 general. An absurd notion dispelled. The foods they should have. 



How the same should be cooked. At which meals they should be 

 given. The quantities and proportions of each. Remedies to be 

 found in the feeding-pan. Dietetic treatment of the overweighty . 155 



CHAPTER III. 



CONDITIONING THE COAT. 



When the work of improvement should commence. Character and 

 amount of grooming required. Expedient Lo be resorted to in ex- 

 treme cases. Special precautions to be observed in all instances. 

 Where novices are liable to be at fault. The last wash before the 

 show. Formula for the best kennel soap. Washing with eggs. 

 How to wash a Yorkshire terrier. Each step in the process fully de- 

 scribed .... 166 



CHAPTER IV. 



TO AND FROM THE SHOW. 



A suitable crate. Injunctions as to feeding while on the cars. A 

 mistake that has often proved fatal. Choosing a caretaker. Rules 

 which he should observe. A provision against mange and eczema. 

 The return journey. Precautions against the transmission of conta- 

 gion. Disinfection, after home is reached. Dietetic restrictions 

 that are advisable. The only medicinal treatment generally required. 177 



CHAPTER V. 



ON THE BENCH. 



The feeding. When the appetite is impaired. A common custom to 

 be avoided. The first essential to the maintenance of good condi- 

 tion. Before the judges. Ring etiquette. Grave mistake of many 



