CONTENTS. ix 



PAGB 



sidered. — Devices for exercising in cities. — How to estimate the 

 amount of work imperative for puppies. — For the mature. — Special 

 requirements for dogs in the stud ....... 93 



CHAPTER Vni. 



THE DRINKING WATER. 



Dangers in foul water. — Some important physiological facts. — Preva- 

 lent theories that are unsound. — Symptoms caused by denial of suffi- 

 cient water. — Excess rarely, if ever, to be feared. — One of the first 

 essentials in all kennels. — Difficulties in maintaining healthfulness 

 where there are many inmates. — Water for puppies. — Its peculiar 

 beneficial action on digestion ........ 109 



CHAPTER IX. 



WASHING AND GROOMING. 



When frequent washing is imperative. — Injurious effects of cheap soaps. 



— The required articles of toilet. — General rules for washing. — Egg 

 shampoos. — Necessary treatment after bathing. — Remedies where 

 the coat is harsh. — Influences which greatly injure fine hair. — Abso- 

 lute essentials to its health. — When it falls out. — The common 

 causes. — Safe and efficient hair restorers 1 16 



CHAPTER X. 



TROUBLESOME INSECTS. 



Nature and habits of fleas. — Agents that are obnoxious to them. — The 

 most potent preventive. — Powerful flea-destroyers. — Insect powders. 



— Tinctures of the same. — Cheap and potent solution of carbolic acid. 



— Real facts as to flea-soaps in general. — To afford relief from flies. — 

 Sure remedies for lice. — For the removal of wood-ticks. — Treatment 



of kennels when infested 129 



PART II. — EXHIBITING. 



CHAPTER I. 



PREPARATORY WORK. 



The real danger of infection at shows. — Infinitely less than generally 

 supposed. — Much of interest about distemper and mange. — Amount 

 of work required. — Expedients where opportunities are limited. — Er- 



