296 EMPLOYMENT OF THE DOG IN HUNTING, ETC. 



8. Do not give more than walking exercise on tlie day before 

 running, or on tlie morning prior to the course. 



Greyhounds require very careful management at the meeting 

 when they are to run, inasmuch as there are many strange 

 circumstances which often affect their health. In the first place 

 the travelling is apt to upset them, especially if by railway, the 

 excitement of which is too much for irritable dogs, and therefore 

 they should be moved to their new quarters several days before 

 they are wanted. It is usual to feed rather more lightly than 

 usual on the day before running, but this plan is often carried 

 to extremes, and the dog runs weak in consequence. After 

 running very little is needed, except to get the dog home, and 

 feed him for next day if he is required. If, however, there is 

 much distress, and the dog has to run again, a cordial must 

 be given, which is sometimes ^^^ and sherry. The ^^^ I do not 

 believe to be useful, as it has a tendency to make the dog bilious, 

 but a little sherry or spirit and water may be employed ; what is 

 far better is some kind of spice mixed Avith a little mutton or 

 by itself, and given about half an hour before the dog will be 

 wanted ; using plenty of friction just before he is put in the 

 slips. Cold tea, with or without the addition of a little spirit, is 

 also an excellent restorative. 



Spiced-Meat Ball. 



Take of Caraway seeds, 10 grains. 

 Cardamoms, 10 grains. 

 Grains of Paradise, 5 grains. 

 Ginger, 5 grains. 

 Lean boiled knuckle of mutton, |oz. 



