CHAPTER VI. 



GENERAL TREATMENT REGISTRATION STUD BOOKS 

 FORMING A KENNEL BREEDING AND REARING PUPPIES 

 -TRAINING AS COMPANIONS AND AS HOUSE DOGS 

 CHILDREN AND DOGS PREPARING FOR THE SHOW 

 SIMPLE AILMENTS REMEDIES POISONS " TRIM- 

 MING" GENERAL REMARKS ON DOG SHOWS. 



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'ME little instruction as to the general treatment 

 of the fox terrier may be of use, though it is not 

 my intention to deal with the matter more than in 

 a general manner. In the first place, he who is desirous of 

 becoming an exhibitor of high-class specimens, or keeping 

 such for other purposes, had best, as a commencement, rest 

 contented with a Very small team, and such as he cannot 

 actually keep at home must be put out to walk with suitable 

 householders. The reason for this has been already stated. 

 The cost varies according to the locality, and is usually 

 from one shilling to two shillings and sixpence per week 

 for each dog. In order to obtain what he requires, if the 

 would-be purchaser has no skilled friend from whom to ask 

 advice as to selection, he must visit the shows, see what he 

 likes, and act accordingly. Or he may place himself unre- 



