11— HOW TO SHIP DOGS 



can control the dog. Sometimes a dog, frightened by the strangeness 

 of it all, attempts a leap to freedom upon being taken out of the crate. 



WHAT BEDDING IN SHIPPING CRATE 



Controversy arises over the question of the best bedding to use in 

 a shipping crate or container. In warm weather, on a short journey, 

 no bedding is needed for a grown dog of medium or large size. 



For long journeys (journeys more than twenty-four hours of 

 traveling) a rug or blanket is not recommended as it retains moisture, 

 dirt and soil. 



Loose bedding such as shreds of newspapers, excelsior, sawdust, 

 shavings, straw or hay may oflfer danger to the puppy because puppies 

 like to chew and swallow. But on a long journey, it should be used 

 even for puppies. Bed it deep. 



Sawdust is not as preferable as other bedding for it is lost thru the 

 openings. Hay is less desirable than straw for if it is eaten, it is more 

 irritating inwardly; also it does not absorb as readily. Cedar shavings 

 or excelsior are especially to be recommended. 



Section D— EXPRESS RATES, INSURANCE, 



LOSSES 



The rate for expressing dogs is one and one-half times the first- 

 class rates when dog is shipped in crate; twice the first-class rate if 

 shipped merely with lead (and muzzle). 



Dogs are automatically insured for their actual value up to $50. 

 For a larger amount of insurance, an additional charge is paid. The 

 amount of insurance must be stated on the live stock certificate (the bill 

 of lading filled out on all dog shipments in addition to the usual small- 

 sized shipping memorandum). 



The insurance rate varies according to the first-class rate and is per 

 hundred pounds. Thus, where the first class rate is 82 per hundred 



