62 THE OLD ENGLISH SHEEP DOG 



Give two meals a day, at intervals of about six or 

 seven hours, the second being as liberal as possible. 

 Diversify the food as much as you can. 



Allow the dog all possible freedom, and plenty of 

 exercise without undue fatigue. 



Keep him constantly supplied with clean, fresh water. 



Provide him with a w r ell-ventilated sleeping place, 

 free from damp and draughts, and let him sleep alone. 



Keep him well groomed, without dragging out his 

 undercoat on the one hand or allowing his coat to mat 

 or tangle on the other. Your object is to attain the 

 heaviest, harshest coat he can carry. 



Never cow or frighten him in the least, but keep 

 him under proper control and let there be no question 

 as to who is master. 



Make a pal of your bob-tail, and you have the most 

 charming companion in the world. 



