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The size of the dog's yard should be at least 

 eight or ten feet square, but can be made as 

 large as desired, and if situated so as to take 

 in a tree or bush so much the better. It is a 

 good idea to have a number of fences or small 

 hurdles placed across the yard, low at first and 

 gradually elevated as the dog grows. In play- 

 ing and racing about the yard he is obliged to 

 jump these hurdles, which will do much to 

 develop the muscles of his back and loins. Black 

 dirt is the best ground for a kennel yard, as 

 dogs yarded on sand are sure to be affected 

 with fleas or lice. These pests the owner must 

 fight incessantly with frequen groomings and 

 the free use of disinfectants and whitewash. 

 Wood ashes mixed with clay well beaten down 

 make a good yard, or, better still, wood ashes, 

 lime and clay all worked together. The kennel 

 and yard should be cleaned at least once a day 

 and whitewashed once a week. In warm 

 weather, bedding is not absolutely necessary, as 

 the dog finds the floor cooler, or if allowed a 

 preference will occupy a frame with canvas 

 covering, as previously described. Pine shav- 

 ings sprinkled with turpentine are not attractive 

 to fleas, but for very cold weather, oat straw is 

 the best and warmest bedding. This should be 

 changed at least once a week. 



FEEDING. 



The subject of feeding is, of course, a matter 



