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FIG. 229. An Airedale terrier. Airedales make good watchdogs as well as 

 pets, and they will kill rats. The breed originated at Airedale, in Yorkshire, 

 England. 



along a stretched wire so that he can run the length of 

 the lot. 



Feeding In feeding dogs we should remember that they are 



by nature flesh-eating (carnivorous) animals. Their 

 diet should contain some meat. The teeth of dogs re- 

 semble those of the wild carnivorous animals, being sharp 

 and strong for biting and tearing, but not well adapted 

 to chewing. Dogs swallow their food with very little 

 chewing, and, consequently, it requires a long time for 

 digestion. For this reason dogs should be fed only 

 twice a day a light meal in the morning and a more 

 substantial one at night. Sweet foods should not be 

 given them, and starchy foods should be fed sparingly. 

 Irish potatoes are very bad for puppies. But the dog's 

 diet should consist partly of vegetables. 



