vi PREFACE 



that the really successful dog-owner's secret is a very 

 simple one, spelt in the four letters MEAT. I have 

 to thank numerous kind friends for help in providing 

 the illustrations, nearly all pictures of actual present- 

 day winning dogs, and examples not only of beauty 

 and show points, but of perfect health. I am also 

 greatly indebted to The Illustrated Kennel News for the 

 loan of blocks and for other kind courtesies, as also to 

 The Ladies' Field, a paper devoted in its kennel columns 

 to the best interest of dogs. 



M. L. WILLIAMS. 



SWANSWICK, BATH, 

 May ^th, 1910. 



