106 DOGS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



quently than five times a day to newly weaned puppies and 

 may consist of porridge, bread and milk, raw meat minced 

 fine, and any table scraps, with plenty of new milk. Well- 

 boiled paunch is also greatly appreciated, and, being easily 

 digested, may be given freely. 



One important part of the puppy's education that must by 

 no means be neglected is to accustom him to go on the collar 

 and lead. Borzoi pups are, as a rule extremely nervous, and 

 it requires great patience in some cases to train them to the 

 lead. Short lessons should be given when about four months 

 old. If you can induce the puppy to think it is a new game, 

 well and good he will take to it naturally ; but once he looks 

 upon it as something to be dreaded, it means hours of patient 

 work to break him in. 



If you decide on commencing with a brood bitch, see that 

 she is dosed for worms before visiting the dog ; that she is in 

 good hard condition not fat, however ; and, if possible, 

 accompany her yourself and see her mated. For the first week 

 rather less than her usual quantity of food should be given ; 

 afterwards feed as her appetite dictates, but do not let her get 

 too fat, or she may have a bad time when whelping. For two 

 days before the puppies are due give sloppy but nourishing 

 diet, and this should be continued, given slightly warm, for 

 four or five days after the pups are born. Borzois as a rule 

 make excellent mothers, but to rear them well they should not 

 be allowed to suckle more than five or, if a strong, big bitch, 

 six pups. If the litter is larger, it is better to destroy the 

 remainder, or use a foster mother. 



Whatever they may be in their native land and the first 

 imported specimens were perhaps rather uncertain in temper 

 the Borzoi, as we know him in this country, is affectionate, 

 devoted to his owner, friendly with his kennel companions 

 and makes a capital house dog. As a lady's companion he is 

 hard to beat ; indeed, a glance at any show catalogue will 

 prove that the majority of Borzois are owned by the gentle sex. 

 No one need be deterred from keeping a Borzoi by a remark 



