THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



West, who are rapidly learning to value the 

 collie as an aid in herding. 



A more recent claimant for notice is the 

 stately Russian wolf-hound. Of course hunt- 

 ing dogs hold their own regardless of fashion's 

 ebb and flow, but before attempting to estab- 

 lish such a kennel, the ability to " break to 

 gun " must be considered. 



Amongst smaller dogs, Cocker spaniels, 

 Airedale terriers, Irish and Scotch terriers, 

 seem to lead; while the toy favorites are 

 Ruby spaniels, Blenheims, Pomeranians, King 

 Charles and Japanese spaniels, and just lately 

 Yorkshire terriers all dear, fascinating little 

 fellows, that any woman can raise even in a 

 city home. 



GENERAL CARE 



The first consideration is to understand the 

 care necessary to keep a dog in health; next, 

 the patience to teach him at least rudimentary 

 manners and deportment, for all puppies 



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