Mastiffs and great danes are smooth coated dogs, large and pow- 

 erful. 



The St. Bernard is shaggy, but all three resemble one another in 

 many respects. They are naturally pleasant and peaceable and are 

 fine watchdogs. 



They can be trained to be very savage, but this should be done by 

 strangers rather than by members of the family. 



Put the dog to be trained in a shed and let the strange boy or boys 

 pound on the walls with sticks or stones and call to him and later let 

 them enter the shed, and poke their sticks at him. 



This will make the most gentle animal furious, and he wall soon 

 lunge at his tormentors, growl and show his teeth. Be very sure to have 

 both chain and staple very secure and strong, as the dog would not 

 hesitate to spring at his tormentors. 



No tramp or robber will ever trouble the family where such a dog 

 lives. 



Feed these dogs cooked meats and many raw eggs, to prevent indi- 

 gestion. Avoid corn meal, much bread and gravy and food with flour 

 in it, as they do not exercise enough to eat such heating foods. 



All of these breeds can be taught to do all manner of tricks and 

 to retrieve by following my instructions. 



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