LA MEN ESS — LA VERA CK SETTER 



and sealskin-like ; whilst the only recognised colour is a 

 rich jet-black. The average height is about 21 inches, and 

 the weight 60 lbs. 



Lameness attacks many dogs without any tangible reason 

 being forthcoming for its appearance, and in such cases it 

 is very often the result of rheumatism, the seat of which may 

 be hard to locate. If the foot has been cut or pierced by 

 a thorn, inflammation and lameness may supervene if the 

 wound is not attended to in time ; hence it is a wise 

 precaution to examine the feet and legs of dogs when they 

 come in from exercise, and if a cut or thorn is discovered 

 to thoroughly cleanse the place — after extracting the thorn 

 with a pair of pincers — and then to apply some healing 

 dressing of a non-poisonous nature. Locurium, a liquid 

 only supplied by Spratt's Patent, being a first-rate thing to 

 use. (See Rheumatism.) 



Landseer Newfoundland. (See Newfoundland,) 



Laryngitis, or inflammation of the larynx, is often a 

 result of cold, the chief symptoms being a nasty dry 

 cough, hoarseness if the dog barks, a difficulty in breathing, 

 and frequent retching. If not attended to in time, laryngitis 

 may develop serious symptoms and cause the patient its 

 life, and as it is highly contagious the animal should be 

 isolated. Should there be much pain in the region of the 

 throat hot linseed poultices should be applied, and an 

 emetic will often provide temporary relief. For sub- 

 sequent treatment ^'The Dog's Medical Dictionary" 

 (George Routledge & Sons) should be consulted. (See 

 Nursing.) 



Laverack Setter. — A breed of English setter made 

 famous some fifty years ago by the late Mr. Edward 

 Laverack of Whitchurch, Salop, from whom it derives its 

 name. (See English Setter.) 



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