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dash brigade who, knowing nothing, and caring little for 

 the laws of breeding, trust entirely to luck, sans judg- 

 ment and snns common-sense. The management of the 

 bitch in whelp is of the very greatest importance for six 

 weeks after service. The bitch had better be allowed to 

 go on her own way, as usual, but at the end of that time 

 her condition should be carefully studied. She must be 

 strictly guarded against any violent exercise, particularly 

 jumping; plenty of sound food should be given three 

 times a day, with a sufficiency of big bones with a little 

 meat on. This will ensure the progeny having the 

 necessary bone and muscle. A few doses of olive oil 

 during the last two or three days of pregnancy will assure 

 the bitch having an easy time. I have never found Aire- 

 dales require assistance during the period of whelping, 

 and they are much better left strictly alone during this 

 operation. For a period of three days sloppy food only 

 should be given. The mother is naturally disinclined to 

 leave her offspring, but she should gently and firmly be 

 compelled to take a sufficiency of exercise after the first 

 day, or fever may supervene and upset both mother an:; 

 pups. It is a debatable subject as to how many puppies 

 a bitch should be allowed to bring up. I am strongly of 

 opinion that in no case should the number exceed eight. 

 And the bitch may be largely assisted in the discharge 

 of her maternal duties if at three weeks the pups be 

 taught to lap fresh cow's milk, and their diet after- 

 wards increased with the addition of the finest foo.l 

 within my knowledge Plasmon. I have seen some of 

 the most astonishing results by using this food upon all 

 sorts of puppies. I can, therefore, advise its use wit 1 * 

 the utmost confidence. 



