MOLA RS — MUTILA TION 

 Molars.— The back teeth. (See Teeth.) 



Molossus. — The molossus was an ancient breed of a 

 powerful type which was highly valued by our forefathers 

 many centuries ago as a guardian of their homes and pro- 

 perty. No doubt the mastiff and bulldog are descended 

 from it, and in appearance it somewhat resembled a 

 gigantic bull-mastiff of the present day. (See Bulldogs 

 Mastiff) 



Moss Litter is an excellent covering for the floors of 

 kennels, as it absorbs moisture, and consequently renders 

 it an easy matter to keep them clean and sweet. The chief 

 objections to it are that it is difficult to break up fine, and 

 that it is apt to become dusty and work its way into the 

 eyes and coats of the dogs ; but its many excellent pro- 

 perties render it a very valuable covering for the floors of 

 kennels. (See Flooring.) 



Mouth. — The expression '* mouth" is frequently applied 

 to the teeth of dogs. For instance, a dog is said to have 

 his full mouth when he has got all his second teeth ; or a 

 bad one or good one, as the case may be, when the teeth 

 are bad or good. 



Muscle. — The production of muscle is the inevitable 

 task of everybody who is entrusted with the care of a show 

 or working dog. The only way to produce muscle is by 

 providing the animal with proper food and exercise, as it is 

 hopeless to expect that a dog which is neglected in such 

 matters can attain the state of condition that a healthy 

 animal should be in. (See Exercise^ Feedings Preparing for 

 Show J Training Greyhounds,) 



Mutilation. — The question of mutilating dogs with the 

 object of improving their appearance in accordance with 

 the dictates of fashion is one upon which so much has 



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