CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. 



Distinction between public and private Coursing Qualities desirable in 

 a good Greyhound seldom combined in the same Individual and de- 

 pendent upon Blood and Form Definition of term ' Blood ' Depen 

 dent on the Brain and Nervous System External Form not always 

 indicative of the Qualities of the Animal Examples of this ( War 

 Eagle' compared with 'Blacklock' Examples of Animals good in 

 all Countries 1 



CHAPTER II. 



THE DESCRIPTIVE ANATOMY OF THE DOG. 



In the Management of the Greyhound a Knowledge of his Diseases is 

 necessary, to understand which the general Structure of the Frame 

 must be explained Anatomy of the Skeleton Description of the Head 

 and Neck The Fore-Quarters Hind-Quarter Back Measure of the 

 various Points Varieties of the Gallop Best Size for the Greyhound 

 Form of Tail Colour and Coat 18 



CHAPTER III. 



PHYSIOLOGICAL REMARKS. 



Nervous System Organs of Circulation and Respiration The Digestive 

 Organs The Kidneys Examination of the Dog when attacked with 

 Disease Forms in which Medicines should be given Best mode of 

 administering Remedies ......... 44 



