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roneous notions that are productive of much harm. — How sporting 

 dogs aie often injured. — Medicines commonly used for conditioning. 



— Serious results which follow their use ...... 143 



CHAPTER H. 



THE FEEDING. 



Special requirements of common varieties. — The most nutritive and di- 

 gestible foods. — Number of meals required daily. — The methods of 

 preparation. — Forced or spoon feeding. — The feeding of toys in 

 general. — An absurd notion dispelled. — The foods they should have. 



— How the same should be cooked. — At which meals they should be 

 given. — The quantities and proportions of each. — Remedies to be 

 found in the feeding-pan. — Dietetic treatment of the overweighty . 155 



CHAPTER HI. 



CONDITIONING THE COAT. 



When the work of improvement should commence. — Character and 

 amount of grooming required. — Expedient to be resorted to in ex- 

 treme cases. — Special precautions to be observed in all instances. — 

 Where novices are liable to be at fault. — The last wash before the 

 show. — Formula for the best kennel soap. — Washing with eggs. — 

 How to wash a Yorkshire terrier. — Each step in the process fully de- 

 scribed ............ 166 



CHAPTER IV. 



TO AND FROM THE SHOW. 



A suitable crate. — Injunctions as to feeding while on the cars. — A 

 mistake that has often proved fatal. — Choosing a caretaker. — Rules 

 which he should observe. — A provision against mange and eczema. — 

 The return journey. — Precautions against the transmission of conta- 

 gion. — Disinfection after home is reached. — Dietetic restrictions 

 that are advisable. — The only medicinal treatment generally required. 177 



CHAPTER V. 



ON THE BENCH. 



The feeding. — When the appetite is impaired. — A common custom to 

 be avoided. — The first essential to the maintenance of good condi- 

 tion. — Before the judges. — Ring etiquette. — Grave mistake of many 



