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kennels these pests will occasionally be found, and if 

 allowed to increase will cause skin troubles that are 

 difficult to eradicate. All these things are matters for 

 which a huntsman is responsible. 



Then early in the winter he has his mating to arrange, 

 followed by the arrival of whelps, and they require the 

 greatest care. 



Whelps should be watched daily from the moment 

 they are born and should they show signs of losing puppy 

 flesh should be induced to lap milk. Every whelp 

 should be dressed and dosed for worms before it goes 

 out to walk. The men who walk them are often blamed 

 for their puppies coming in covered with mange, but 

 in nine cases out of ten it is the fault of the huntsman 

 for sending them out not dressed. 



Whilst hunting is still going on and whelps are con- 

 tinuing to arrive, the puppies will be coming back 

 from walk and it is often the care they receive at this 

 period which builds up the strength to withstand dis- 

 temper. Again, it is the huntsman's business to see 

 these young hounds are well looked after, even though 

 he may be hunting most of the day. 



Taking all things into consideration I consider a 

 huntsman who conscientiously performs all duties, 

 lives a very strenuous life, and earns every penny the 

 most generous employer may pay him. No one could 

 be found in these days to do the work if it was not for 

 the love of sport. 



Hounds may have to leave kennels at eight o'clock 

 on a morning when the meet is distant and not get 

 back again until seven or eight at night. Yet the 

 huntsman has many things to do before he dons boots, 

 breeches and scarlet coat, whilst he may have several 

 letters to -wTite on his return. Although his breakfast 



