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but a barrel in which to lie, and probably a dirty 

 old piece of sacking as the only shift from the floor. 

 Nothing looks better than the iron railings usually 

 sold for the purpose, but if the small expenditure 

 this involves is a serious obstacle, for a few 

 shillings one may put up quite a respectable -sized 

 run, fenced in with stout wire netting. 



It may be that some of my readers may desire 

 to go in for breeding and exhibiting, and in that 

 event they will have to be prepared for a more 

 considerable outlay at the beginning, although this 

 need not of necessity amount to a large sum if 

 a man is tolerably discreet. A range of four 

 kennels, each 6 feet in width, of equal depth, and 

 about 7 feet to the roof at the highest point, may 

 be erected against a wall for about 25. Brick 

 kennels, of course, are still better, but naturally more 

 expensive . 



Prudence dictates that before embarking upon a 

 venture of this description, one should consider his 

 plan carefully and obtain estimates from several 

 builders, as these will be found to vary in a most 

 amazing manner. In my own case, to the best of 

 my recollection, there was a difference of about 20 

 for almost identically the same thing. The fact that 

 some breeders succeed with the most indifferent 

 accommodation is scarcely a reason for imitating 

 their example. If puppies are to be properly reared 

 they need plenty of room, and overcrowding is fatal ; 

 indeed, I am inclined to think that if ideal condi- 

 tions could be ensured, one would ask for a large 

 paddock with ranges and kennels in different parts, 

 and in sufficient number to admit of being used in 

 alternate weeks. 



