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first signs of flagging interest. The distance can be gradu- 

 ally increased daily, as desired. Should one of the pair 

 show a disposition to bite, play with, or jostle his mate, 

 slip the faster dog a second or two sooner. Should the 

 faster dog be the offender, a spiked collar on the other will 

 soon teach him better manners. You will be astonished to 

 find how rapidly they learn, and what genuine interest they 

 take in this sport. 



In preparing for the bench, the foregoing instructions 

 for training should be followed as nearly as possible; but as 

 there are many who probably have not such facilities, to 

 them I say: Give all the exercise you possibly can; teach 

 your dog to retrieve a swiftly thrown ball; have him follow 

 you as much as possible, and train him to jump a cane, 

 stick, or umbrella; and indulge him in it to the fullest 

 extent, for he will soon become fond of it. Rub, knead, 

 and roll all his muscles a half -hour at a time, and not less 

 than three times a day. Brush briskly with a stiff hair- 

 brush, and finish off with soft chamois-skin. Clean his 

 teeth thoroughly, removing all discolorations. Give sev- 

 erai good dressings to his coat with oil of tar and sulphur, 

 followed by bath in tepid water, using the yelks of eggs 

 instead of soap. Keep blanketed when not exercising. 

 Feed as many eggs as his stomach will stand without 

 becoming bilious, and let him lap a pint of milk daily. 



Teach him to lead kindly with the chain, and to stand 

 perfectly still, with head and neck extended, feet and legs 

 straight, and well under him. Do not feed for twenty -four 

 hours previous to judging. A few minutes before taking 

 into the judge's ring, however, give a small piece of raw 

 beef, say the size of two fingers. While in the ring, do not 

 crowd your dog up close to the judge, but get as far away 

 as the ring will permit. If he is a good one, the judge will 

 never overlook him. If the sawdust in the ring is deep, 

 clear a space, that his feet and toes may be seen. 



If you do not succeed in getting his muscles hard and 

 firm, stomach off, and body devoid of surplus flesh, forfeit 

 your entrance money and keep him at home. When show- 



