SATURATION — SCALDS 



Saturation. — The theory propounded by Mr. Bruce 

 Lowe in connection with horse-breeding, to the effect 

 that if a male and a female are constantly bred together, 

 the latter in the course of time becomes so saturated with 

 the blood of the former, through the medium of successive 

 offspring, that the younger animals become more like the 

 male parent at each successive birth, is no doubt believed 

 in by some dog-breeders. At the same time, more will 

 have to be known of the theory before it is generally 

 accepted, but it unquestionably is subscribed to by many 

 horse-breeders who have studied its possibilities, and if it 

 is correct in the case of horses it is difficult to see why 

 it should not apply to dogs. (See Back Blood.) 



Savageness. — Undoubtedly some breeds are more pug- 

 nacious than others, and the different members of each 

 breed, and often of the same litter, possess very different 

 tempers. Many dogs become more or less quarrelsome 

 and unreliable in disposition as they grow old, and there- 

 fore develop into dangerous companions for children ; 

 but a dog which is savage by nature is one which should 

 not be allowed to live, as he is a perpetual source of 

 danger to the public, and usually worthless for sporting 

 purposes. If, however, he happens to be a particularly 

 handsome specimen of his breed, he may be of some use 

 for exhibition, but he should always be muzzled when taken 

 out, even if led on a chain. 



Sawdust. — Coarse sawdust is very useful as a covering 

 for the floors of kennels if spread thickly on them. If not, 

 it is liable to get blown about when the door is open and 

 to get into the eyes, coats, and drinking vessels of the dogs. 



Scalds, even if not of a serious nature, usually cause 

 a great deal of pain, and are likely to leave unsightly scars 

 behind them. The first thing to do is to exclude the air 

 from the wound by covering it with oil and limewater in 



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