PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. 
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Or 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 rewarded 
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, and Life Guards, for many valuable suggestions 
offered to me while the work was passing through the press. 
J. W.H 
WOLVERHAMPTON, 
March 20, 1878. 
