CHA INS — CHILLS 



Chains should always be provided with swivels at each 

 end, and one at least in the middle, in order to prevent 

 them from becoming twisted, in which case the dog may 

 be strangled. The condition of the spring hooks, by which 



Chain with three Swivels and a Spring Hook at each end. 



they are fastened to the collar and staple in the wall or 

 kennel, should be regularly examined ; and in the case 

 of savage yard-dogs each link should be tested every now 

 and then, as a chain wears thin through friction with the 

 ground, and if it breaks the consequences may be serious. 



Check Line. — A long line, with a running noose at 

 one end, used by dog-breakers to teach their pupils to 

 come to heel. (See Breaking.) 



Cheek Bumps. — The protuberances on the cheeks at 

 the base of the jaw, which are desired to be present in 

 some breeds, such as the bulldog. 



Chills. — As most dog-owners may be aware, the canine 

 race is peculiarly susceptible to chills, which often lead 

 to serious results. Hence if a dog is seen to be shivering 

 and feverish, he may be moved to a warm but well- 

 ventilated kennel and given a mild dose of opening 

 medicine to keep his bowels in proper order. Should he 

 appear to be very cold he may be clothed, and under any 

 circumstances a good bed of clean straw should be given 

 him to lie upon, and his diet may consist of gruel, or slops 

 composed of broth slightly thickened with biscuit. As 

 he may be feverish there should be a vessel of clean cold 

 water within his reach, and his condition should be 

 watched in case symptoms of serious illness may arise. 

 (See Nursing.) 



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