THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



should be cleanly and biddable before being 

 sent away to strangers, who may know little 

 about dogs, and so imgaine starving or thrash- 

 ing the only cure for cries of lonely misery or 

 mistakes caused by nervousness. 



A mature female collie, in whelp, will cost 

 from $50 to $100: other breeds no less, and in 

 many cases, like the Russian wolf-hound, much 

 more. The bluest of blue-blooded pups usu- 

 ally range from $10 to $25. A few months, 

 and the female can go to service to some good 

 stud dog, and before long there will be young 

 ones for sale, which will repay all the outlay, 

 and render future progeny entire profit. 



Have a comfortable kennel ready before 

 sending for the dog. It can be made out of 

 a drygoods case covered with roofing paper if 

 the family talents do not include carpenter- 

 ing. No matter what the architecture may be, 

 let it be free from damp and drafts, and stand 

 where sheltered from summer suns and winter 

 winds. Provide an ample bed for cold nights, 

 to be renewed twice a week; a chain at least 



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