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and stamina which is so necessary to help him through all the 

 ills that will beset him during the months of -his puppyhood. 



Toy dogs of any breed are, naturally enough, usually treated as 

 house pets and companions, but the man who takes up the breeding 

 of Toy dogs as a serious occupation will find that he will do better 

 if he accustoms his dogs to an out-door life. Dogs that are allowed 

 the run of the house, and that are more or less pampered, irregularly 

 fed, and coddled, are not the likely ones to breed from. Fresh air 

 and exercise are as beneficial to Toys as to the large breeds ; but 

 at the same time protection from the most rigorous weather and 

 biting winds should be provided. A large and airy barn or stable 

 would be an ideal place in which to place the kennels, at any rate 



FIG. 130. MRS. SCHLAFEKMANN'S TOY BULLDOG LITTLE KNOT. 



during the winter months, and in the large sheltered space there 

 would be ample opportunity for the puppies to exercise themselves 

 with play, even though easterly winds would be blowing or snow 

 falling outside. 



During the warm summer months the kennels would be well 

 placed out of doors, faced to the south, and backed, if possible, by 

 a wall to shield them from northerly and easterly gales. As to 

 kennel itself, the writer some time ago designed a kennel for Toy 

 dogs that has been well received, and which he can confidently 

 recommend for the purpose. 



The kennel referred to is of the "lean-to " type, the roof being 

 of wood covered with tarred felt. The floor is of wood, and 

 is designed to draw out much in the same manner as do the 

 floors provided to bird cages. There is also a shutter hinged to 



