DOGS 507 



can smell a dinner a long way off when he is hungry; 

 whereas, after dinner, the same gratifying fragrance is 

 unrecognized. 



Man's own requirements are no data on which to 

 judge of the food needs of the dog. The latter, being 

 carnivorous, requires food far less frequently than 

 man, while the latter, in turn, feeds less frequently than 

 the ox, which is wholly herbivorous. 



Next to a good food supply, the dog needs a com- 

 fortable, well- ventilated, sanitary place in which to 

 sleep. Any man who cannot afford such a place, and 

 neglects his dog's comfort in this respect, cannot af- 

 ford to own a dog, consistently with humane require- 

 ments. With this, the dog should have plenty of exer- 

 cise. It is best that he should have entire freedom, 

 but as this is not always possible, particularly within 

 city limits, regular times each day should be allotted 

 for that purpose. 



