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show, at the time of running, and then, if put on for the first 

 time, it makes the dog uneasy, just when every discomposing 

 cause is of consequence. The neck-strap should be at least two 

 and a half inches wide, with a swivel ring. If narrower, as in 

 ordinary couples, it is apt to cut the dog's neck, and also to slip 

 over the head, to prevent which it should be buckled as tight as 

 the dog can bear it without choking especially in the Newmarket 

 or Yorkshire bred dog, whose head is so narrow as to allow the 

 strap to slip over his ears, unless very tight. The muzzle should 

 either be made of leather, perforated with holes punched about 

 the size of a shilling, or of wire, which may be obtained at 

 Mr. George's, saddler, Long Acre, London. It should be long 

 enough to extend three or four inches beyond the nose, so that 

 the tongue may be protruded, the muzzle being made to fit 

 loosely round the jaws just below the eyes. Two side straps, and one 

 between the eyes, should then lead up to the strap which encircles 

 the throat, close behind the ears. If this is made of stiff leather, 

 and fits nicely, the dog can even take his exercise in it, and plays 

 nearly as freely as without it. (See Fig.) If the dog is so savage 

 as to require one to be constantly worn at exercise, it should be 

 made very wide at the nose, and the end should be entirely open, 

 so that he can put his tongue out, without difficulty. But this 

 form is not so good for other purposes, as the dog can then pick 

 up with his tongue any injurious food which is soft enough to 

 adhere to it. 



With regard to clothing, I do not recommend the use of it 

 before the commencement of training, except while standing 



