Sporting Notes in the Far East. 9 



It must stand on four stout legs of at least 4i'n. in length ; man- 

 ifestly to keep the Kennel floor clear of salt water and the damp 

 of the deck ; and as another preventative against damp, the whole 

 of the inside should be lined with " fearnought " 



The Kennel should have two floors, the upper one being 

 capable of being withdrawn, like the false bottom of a bird cage ; 

 this will enable you to get it thoroughly dried after a wet dog has 

 laid on it. 



The roof to be made with well overhanging sides, like a Swiss 

 Cottage, and should be so constructed that in hot or after wet 

 weather it will completely lift off for the purposes of either cooling 

 or thoroughly airing the inside. 



Lastly the Kennel must be manufactured out of teak or some 

 such other close grained wood, that will not readily retain 

 moisture. 



And in conclusion build a Kennel as you think fit, but it MUST 

 be a dry one ; for it is easier to raise a flock of one hundred young 

 turkeys on shore, than it is to keep one highly bred dog in perfect 

 health afloat ; and wet and damp are his chief enemies. 



And here let me say one word regarding victuals. 



I think the best food for a sporting dog when in this part of 

 the world, is good boiled rice mixed with vegetables and gravy, 

 and a few bones : but on no account solid flesh, cooked or 

 Otherwise, 



