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exhibitors. — Golden rule for all to follow. — Hints for show manage- 

 ments. — Delusions about disinfectants. — Unwarrantable inflictions 

 upon dogs and visitors. — Measures of relief advised . . . 185 



PART III.— BREEDING. 



CHAPTER I. 



SELECTION OF SIRE. 



Methods of the average breeder. — Glaring faults uncovered. — Why 

 failures are so common. — The prime essentials to success. — Lines on 

 which sires should be chosen. — Breeding sporting dogs. — Advan- 

 tages of in-breeding. — Its pernicious effects. — Influence of the 

 previous sire. — Unsound theories combated. — Where misalliance 

 occurs, — Importance of pedigree. — Many valuable hints for begfinners 

 in breeding ...... 197 



CHAPTER II. 



IN SEASON. 



Too early mating and maturity. — Effects on the mother. — On the off- 

 spring. — Is mating at the first season justified? — The method of 

 "shaping." — Maturing periods. — Signs presented during the " rut- 

 ting season." — When to mate is possible. — Successful service. — 

 Absolute essentials in both subjects of a union. — One common cause 

 of great mortality among puppies. — Breeding at every season. — 

 Obesity and sterility. — When a cure is possible. — The treatment 

 required. — The right condition for breeding ..... 214 



CHAPTER III. 



BEFORE WHELPING. 



Exercise during gestation. — Its infinite importance. — Essential precau- 

 tions. — Signs of pregnancy. — Some pronounced absurdities. — Diet 

 of the bitch in pup. — Highly instructive experiments. — The real 

 effects of raw meats. — Bone-making materials. — The one that 

 promises best. — The whelping quarters. — Important measures against 



worms. — Bed and bedding. — Popular fallacies regarding them. 



Abuse of cathartics and laxative foods ...... 220 



