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Q. What breed of dogs is preferred, in countries 

 where wolves are little to be dreaded. 



A. A breed of dogs called shepherds' dogs, from 

 being commonly used in the service of flocks ; they 

 are naturally active, and easily made docile : dogs of 

 every other breed may be trained for the same pur- 

 pose. 



Q. What is the best breed of dogs for guarding 

 sheep, where wolves are to be apprehended ? 



A. The mastiff breed is best : these dogs .are 

 strong and courageous ; but it is necessary to give 

 them collars armed with long iron points ; and to in- 

 cite them against the wolf, the first time they have to 

 fight him, or to put them in company with other dogs 

 trained to the business. 



Q. What precautions are necessary, when you have 

 a badly disciplined dog, that wounds the sheep ? 



A. The long canine teeth, which enter deep into 

 the flesh, should be broken off, in case he bites. 



Q. How ought shepherds' dogs to be fed ? 



A. It costs but little to feed them, in the neigh- 

 bourhood of large cities, where horse-meat, the scraps 

 of tallow, &c. can be easily procured; for the want 

 thereof, coarse bread naust be made for them : it is 

 improper to give them mutton ; because, if they 

 are accustomed to this food,* they will acquire the 

 habit of biting the sheep, for the sake of the blood. 

 Mastiffs are trained, like other dogs to driving sheep. 



Q. Have not shepherds some means of driving 

 their flocks when they have no dogs ? 



A. Shepherds teach some sheep of the flock, to 



