174 Horse and Hound. 



Boxes, similar to the whelping boxes, minus 

 the shelf, can be used to great advantage in the 

 puppy yard, and should be whitewashed inside 

 and out every fortnight — the wash containing a 

 powerful disinfectant. Urinal posts of four by 

 four oak, set at intervals about the yards, will be 

 patronized to the extent of saving the white- 

 washed fences. The habit can be cultivated by 

 placing a few drops of oil of anise seed occa- 

 sionally upon the posts. 



It is an excellent idea to have a hay-rick frame 

 containing straw placed in the larger yards. The 

 hounds will enjoy it thoroughly if placed at a 

 height they can jump upon and romp about on. 

 On cold days they will lie upon it sunning them- 

 selves, and in the hot weather will seek its shade. 

 The straw will have to be renewed but seldom. 



If in a warm climate a trench three feet wide, 

 two feet deep, and ten feet long, boarded over, 

 covered with dirt and left open at one end, will 

 be much patronized and appreciated by hounds in 

 the summer months. They should be closed in 

 winter. 



Theoretical hunters and breeders may smile 

 at the crudeness of the trench and straw-rick ar- 

 rangements for the pleasure and comfort of the 

 hounds, but if they will try them they will readily 

 see the advantages they possess. 



Frequently a hound will be found in a kennel, 

 that can not, through temper or other bad habits. 



