5— HOW TO SHIP DOGS 



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SUGGESTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING A SHIPPING CRATE FOR DOGS 



A. Yi inch strips running short way of crate to keep crate off floor. B. small 

 holes not over ^ inch in diameter bored in the floor of the crate for drainage. 

 C. Drinking cup {nailed) near to lower right front corner. D. Openings between 

 slats, Yi to 2 inches in space according to size of breed. E. Spaces between 

 slats or boards on top of crate. F. Food with dish tied in sack. 



G. Hasp and staple at front for closing top, H. If top is not hinged, one board 

 on top should be loose so that the agent can pull it open. I. Lead attached to 

 outside of crate. I. Small strip runs around crate at top to prevent "crowding^ 

 by other articles. K. 1, top label; K. 2, Side label. 



to accompany the dog. A second is sent to the chief veterinarian of the state 

 of destination, at the state capital. 



The health certificate must state that the dog has not been exposed to rabies 

 or other infectious or contagious diseases within a certain period of time, usually 

 60 days and that at the time of shipment is free from them. A dog might not be 

 sound physically and yet rightly receive a shipping certificate. 



Hawaii has a four-months quarantine on all dogs coming into that island 

 except from Australia. Canada does not require a certificate. 



The other states have no restrictions whatever regarding examination imless 

 on account of rabies; then an examination may be required for dogs entering or 

 leaving a quarantined area, during the period of the quarantine. 



Section B— SHIPPING CONTAINERS 



SIZE AND WEIGHT OF CRATE 



A shipping crate always is advisable. A number of good makes of 

 crates can be purchased readymade and whether one wishes to obtain a 



