Kennels and their Construction 



not merely a hardy mongrel ready for what- 

 ever the fates may send him. A roomy 

 kennel, made of stout wood and covered out- 

 side with tarred felt, is not an expensive 

 affair, and well repays for the making. In 

 many cases it could be erected as a lean-to 

 against a wall in a sunny and sheltered 

 position. If so constructed as to have the 

 entrance at the side, the inmate can curl 

 himself up at one end, away from the cold 

 winds. Half-way across I should have a 

 removable board at least nine inches deep 

 which would serve to keep the straw in its 

 place and also act as a draught screen. It 

 is of great advantage to have one side or 

 end hinged so that the interior may be 

 thoroughly cleaned without difficulty, and 

 this may also be made to serve as an outer 

 day bench in warm weather. If you con- 

 template breeding any puppies, to whom 

 warmth is absolutely essential if they are to 

 be reared, I should strongly advise having 



the inside of the kennel lined with cow-hair 



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