THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



sheep's instinctive dread of the canine race, 

 and their placid fearlessness seemed to be 

 transmitted to the whole flock if a strange 

 dog got into the pasture, for they would stand 

 and stare at him until he departed in a state 

 of mystified astonishment. Not one dog in a 

 hundred will attack sheep unless they run, so 

 my advice is: commence sheep-raising with a 

 baby lamb, who can be trained to associate 

 with the house dog, and come when called. 



Though Dorset grade ewes are almost as 

 satisfactory as full bred, the ram must be as 

 pure-bred as it is possible to find, and will 

 cost about $100. Our Sultan was brought di- 

 rect from West Stafford, Dorset, England, 

 and was a beauty; but now there are several 

 herds of pure Dorsets in this country, and 

 there is nothing gained, and much cash lost, 

 by importing. 



The ram's quarters should be some distance 

 from the sheep-fold, but his comfort must not 

 be neglected. Provide a dry shed, with ample 

 room for exercise during the winter, when pas- 



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