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used extensively by the ranchers throughout California and Ore- 

 gon. The hair on this dog is long and inclined to be shaggy, his 

 snout sharp, body full and well-rounded, legs of moderate length ; 

 tail has fine brush, similar to that of a fox. He is capable of 

 standing an unusual amount of exposure to wind, rain, snow and 

 cold, his fine long hair providing him ample protection. 



Among those dogs most readily trained to perform tricks are 

 the French poodle, water spaniel, setter and pointer. In fact, 

 any common cur such as we have illustrated on page 255 can be 

 taught to perform many interesting and amusing tricks, as will 

 be shown further on in this work. 



Training the Shepherd Dog. 



After you have selected the kind of a dog you desire to train — 

 one from six months to a year old — take him into some large 

 room or lot with a high fence, being careful that there is nothing 

 to interfere with your work, or any place for the dog to crawl 

 through and out of the room or lot. Take your dog into the 

 place prepare! for his training. It is preferable to get an animal 

 unaccustomed to being played with by boys and also one unused 

 to the words of command made use of to other dogs. 



