CONDITIONING THE COAT. 1 75 



the custom of some to hand rub after the brushing and 

 while the coat is yet slightly damp, but to this there is the 

 decided objection that the hands then draw too much on 

 the roots of the hair. 



While as a rule to wash a dog properly is not difficult, 

 the washing of Yorkshire terriers is an entirely different 

 matter, and here the novice would be all at sea; in fact he 

 should never attempt it on a good dog, for many a "crack" 

 has been ruined in the tub ; consequently for him should 

 be given full directions. 



A foot-pan is as good as anything to do the washing in. 

 Place this on the table. Put in as much lukewarm water 

 as will nearly reach to the dog's elbows. Mix in the soap 

 until you have suds — never rub the soap on the dog. Now 

 take a brush, a hair-brush that has a handle and long 

 bristles, dip it in the suds and brush from the centre of 

 the back down, and always one way. The head must be 

 washed in the same manner : brush from the centre down- 

 ward; in fact use the brush just as you do when not 

 washing. 



When you are sure you have reached all parts and the 

 hair and skin are thoroughly clean, pass the hand from 

 the centre of the back downward and force out as much 

 of the soap and water as you can ; and then use the sponge 

 in about the same way. This done, lift the dog out and 

 put him into another tub, which is all ready on the table, 

 containing clean lukewarm water, and brush him, just as 

 you did with the suds, until all the soap is out. With the 

 hands and sponge get out as much water as you can. 

 Remove him from the tub and stand him on the table, 

 put over him a cloth or towel and pass the hands over it 

 with gentle pressure, that it may take up some of the 

 water that remains in his coat ; but on no account must 

 the hair be rubbed or ruffled. 



