British Dogs at Work 



The larger breeds are naturally somewhat 

 sluggish, with a tendency to lying about 

 when at home. They should, therefore, have 

 an hour's steady walking each day, with the 

 exception of Sundays. Fast exercise, such 

 as running behind a horse or bicycle, is not 

 often desirable, and only when the animal 

 is in good training. The smaller varieties 

 are, as a rule, more active, and, being 

 constantly on the move, do not need so 

 much straightforward walking. 



Sporting dogs of necessity require a good 

 deal more work to keep them fit, and always 

 bear in mind that an obese dog is an 

 abomination, and that the best way of keep- 

 ing down flesh is not by a starvation diet but 

 by exercise. The daily outing is also useful 

 in other respects, for it means change of air 

 and freedom from monotony. The best way 

 in which to condition a dog for a show is to 

 give him plenty of work and to groom him 

 well. Fat will never look as well as muscle, 

 and you cannot expect your exhibit to do 



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