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they must study their charges closely, and if they do so 

 intelligently, afterward apply judiciously what they have 

 learned, feed always little and often, stop before there is 

 any distention of the abdomen, and keep their puppies on 

 their legs and moving about as much as possible, they 

 will not be at all likely to make any grave mistakes in 

 this part of their duty. 



When thick foods are given them and their yards are 

 flagged or concreted and frequently flushed and kept 

 clean, puppies — no matter how young they are — 

 should be made to work for their meals by the follow- 

 ing method : 



Measure out the quantity of food which is to be 

 allowed two puppies for that meal. Assuming it to be 

 bread or rice and a taste of sheep's head or well-boiled 

 tripe, throw them down just a little. After eating that 

 they will at once hunt around for more. Let them hunt 

 for a while, and then throw down a little more — being 

 careful that each puppy has an equal share. Continue to 

 do this until the supply of food is exhausted. 



Now when these puppies are put into that yard again 

 they will at once begin to go over it for food ; and the 

 more industrious they are the stronger they will be on 

 their legs and the better they will thrive. 



Before leaving puppy feeding a few general rules will 

 be given for the guidance of novices. 



Never leave in the pens or yards any other food than 

 bones. In other words consider the duty of feeding your 

 puppies an important one, stand over them while they are 

 eating, determine the quantity of food that is sufficient, 

 afterward measure out like quantity and give them that 

 and no more. 



Wash your pans as soon as you have fed. 



When feeding long-coated toys tie back the long hair of 



