British Dogs at Work 



as well say at once that I know of such a 

 range of kennels, substantially built in every 

 detail, and now practically as good as ever 

 after ten years' use, the cost of which came 

 within the figure named, although some of 

 the estimates from rival carpenters were for 

 more than double that sum. I may add 

 that the range of kennels which is in my 

 mind is completed with a fairly large con- 

 creted and cemented run, sloped gradually 

 towards one end, for purposes of drainage. 

 If you wish to breed dogs for show purposes 

 a run of some description is necessary, and, 

 if room permits, I would strongly urge the 

 advisability of having separate accommoda- 

 tion for adults and puppies. In a work of 

 this description, however, it would be beyond 

 my plan to offer advice to any one proposing 

 to go in for breeding extensively, as many 

 details would be necessary that cannot be 

 given in a limited space. Many experienced 

 breeders prefer a gravel yard to concrete, but 

 I imagine that this would come more expen- 



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