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ing on the bench, ascertain the location of the nearest 

 vacant lot or park to the exhibition building, and give him 

 a good long romp of not less than an hour daily. If unac- 

 customed to the "patent biscuits" usually fed at bench 

 shows, feed on lean beef or mutton. 



If these instructions are carried out faithfully, the con- 

 dition of your dog will remain good for several weeks; 

 otherwise the close of the first show on the circuit will find 

 him a physical wreck. When at home, between, dates of 

 shows, keep up his work, even if it be only for a few days. 



CARE AND WASHING. 



Greyhounds are naturally cleanly, and require but little 

 washing. When necessary (never before), make a solution 

 of one part Carbolic Sheep Dip to fifteen parts lukewarm 

 water; never ^use hot water on a dog under any circum- 

 stances; soak thoroughly, rubbing well in with the hand, 

 being careful of the eyes. Follow this immediately with 

 a mild soap. Bathe, and finish up by lathering freely with 

 the yelks of several eggs. Drench with cold water, and 

 rub thoroughly dry. No dog subjected to this treatment, 

 regularly, will ever be troubled with vermin, eczema, or 

 mange in any of its forms. If persisted in, it will cure 

 the worst case of chronic mange that can be found. 



As before stated, the digestive canal of the dog is par- 

 ticularly irritable, and very sensitive to the action of medi- 

 cines; therefore, give as little medicine as possible. When 

 medicine must be given, it should be administered with 

 caution, in homeopathic doses. Rather give him access to 

 a woodland or garden once or twice a day, and he will find 

 Nature's remedies for his ailments. 



FOOD. 



The Greyhound is seldom a glutton, and naturally 

 requires but little food, except when in training. Once 

 in twenty-four hours is as often as he should be fed, and 

 a fast of forty -eight hours causes no inconvenience. Avoid 

 grease and fatty substances. While boiled corn-meal is a 



