PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. 



Of all the domesticated animals subservient to man, the dog 

 may, without fear of contradiction, be said to stand pre-eminent. 

 His courage, fidelity, usefulness, and companionship attach him 

 to the human race in bonds of lasting endurance. 



The field upon which I have entered — " The Management and 

 Diseases of the Dog " — is a large one, and, in comparison with 

 other veterinary subjects, it must be confessed, to the discredit of 

 our Profession, has been inexcusably neglected. 



Man's best animal friend, until Blaine, Youatt, Mayhew, 

 " Stonehenge," and one or two others interested themselves in 

 his welfare, was left to the mercy of individuals who professed a 

 knowledge of subjects of which they were, on all scientific points, 

 totally ignorant. 



If in the course of this work my feeble efforts to enlighten 

 the public, and alleviate the sufferings of the canine race are 

 attended with success, I shall feel more than amply revs^arded 

 for the labour I have bestowed on the various subjects herein 

 treated of. 



I have to acknowledge my obligations to my friend Mr. 

 George Fleming, 2nd Life Guards, for many valuable suggestions 

 offered to me while the work was passing through the press. 



J. W. H 



Wolverhampton, 



March 20, 1878. 



