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than the smaller of these weights is very seldom wanted, and it 

 may be taken as the average weight of food of this kind for all 

 dogs in tolerably active exercise. 



GENERAL TREATMENT. 



Burhuj the whole time of growth, the onl}^ general management 

 required is, firstly, a habit of obedience, the dog being taught his 

 kennel name, to follow at heel, and to lead. Some breeds require 

 more than this ; as, for instance, the pointer and setter, which will 

 be mentioned under the head of breaking. Secondly, great clean- 

 liness in all respects, the kennel being kept scrupulously clean by 

 washing the floor, and at least once a year lime-washing the walls, 

 while the skins are freed from any vermin which may be found 

 by the means described in the Third Book. In the summer a 

 straw bed is seldom required, but in the winter it must be given 

 for the sake of warmth, and changed once or twice a week. Physic 

 is not needed as a regular practice, if feeding is conducted on the 

 above plan, and the exercise is sufficient ; but if the pupj)ies are 

 dull, a dose of castor oil occasionally will do good. 



