Care of the Dog 



Dog House.— For the dog kept out of doors a 

 kennel in which he can sleep and seek shelter from 

 the storms and cold is very desirable. He will be 

 much healthier if accustomed to this exposure. If 

 he is intended to watch the premises he will be of 

 greater value when he is outside, where he can 

 more quickly detect the presence of strangers. The 

 kennel should be as small as possible to accommodate 

 him comfortably, so that when the weather is cold 

 or damp the heat generated from his body will be 

 sufficient to warm the quarters. It should be built 

 of wood, as stone or cement are too cold, and should 

 be so constructed that it may easily be cleaned. 

 When it is not necessary that the kennel be more 

 than four feet high, the roof can be made to lift 

 oflf, in order to facilitate cleaning. If it is desirable 

 to have it higher, a door can be constructed in one 

 end. In either case a small door should be made 

 for the dog's use, only large enough to permit his 

 passage. This may be protected by a curtain of 

 heavy cloth or by a door suspended on hinges or 

 straps, in such a manner as to allow it to swing in 

 either direction, so that it will remain closed at all 

 times when the weather is cold, but can be fastened 

 open when warm. The floor should be at least three 

 inches from the ground and slant slightly to the- 

 front so that water will drain ofif. 



The sleeping box should be raised from the floor 

 eight or ten inches. If made full width of the ken- 

 nel its construction will be much simpler. The 



