THE OLD ENGLISH SHEEP DOG. 525 



ing as to certain tough cases in weeds, u burn them, and be 

 careful what you do with the ashes." 



If a dog is fed onions and turnips pretty regularly, he is 

 not likely to be troubled with worms. I do not know 

 whether these vegetables are vermifuges, strictly speaking, 

 but I have often noted worms being passed by dogs after 

 being fed these articles of diet; and I know it is the case 

 with mankind, which brings me to the point that a dog is 

 so much like a man in disease, that it is a pretty safe rule 

 to do about the same for a dog as would be the right thing 

 for a man. It is also a safe rule in giving medicine to a 

 large dog, Mastiff, St. Bernard, or Newfoundland, to give 

 the same amount as would be given to a human subject of 

 the same weight. 



Mr. Gr. W. Moore made some very sensible suggestions in 

 Forest and Stream some time since as to care of dogs at and 

 after dog shows, and advises thorough washing of an animal 

 after returning from a show, that no contagium may remain 

 attached to its coat and thus infect its kennel companions. 



You should be exceedingly careful about approaching a 

 bitch just after whelping. It makes no difference whether 

 her usual disposition is amiable or the reverse, a bitch 

 peculiarly gentle at other times may be extremely savage 

 when she has young puppies; and I have known bad- 

 tempered bitches who were very indifferent about their 

 puppies. Therefore, until this point is thoroughly deter- 

 mined by experience, use particular care to always approach 

 the new mother with circumspection. Do not bolt into 

 where she is suddenly, but go quietly; speak to her kindly; 

 prepare her for your coming before she sees you, and when 

 you come to her, first devote your attentions to her, not 

 appearing to notice her puppies, and after she allows you 

 to fondle her, you may handle her puppies with care; but 

 in all cases disturb her as little as possible, and do not visit 

 her for mere curiosity. See that she is comfortable, and let 

 her alone. Take particular care that other dogs do not 

 approach her; she has objects of tender care under her 

 charge, and will fight for them to the death. 



