CONTENTS—VOLUME I 
CHAPTER I—PAGE 3 
Eary History oF THE Doc: Onigin of the Dog—Theory of Descent from 
the Wolf—Darwin’s Theory of Descent from a Distinct Species— 
Ancient Accounts of Various Breeds—Egyptian Drawings and 
Relics, Iranian Literary References, Assyrian Monuments, Greek 
and Roman Sculptures—South American Mummies and Skulls. 
CHAPTER II—PAGE 29 
Tue Doc In THE Howse: 
House Dogs.—Selection—Food—Washing and Grooming—Cleanly 
Habits. 
Yard Dogs.—Necessity for Exercise and How to Obtain it. 
Kennel Dogs.—Various Methods of Housing—Suitable Buildings for 
Different Sized Kennels—“Stall” System of Kenneling—Model 
Kennels—Outdoor Kennels—Feeding. 
CHAPTER III—PAGE 51 
Exuisition Docs: Proper Preparation—‘ Condition”—Care and Treat- 
ment of the Coat—Feeding—What to Do with a “Bad Doer”— 
Final Preparations—Off for the Show—Before the Judging— 
Preparing for the Ring—Showing a Dog, and Styles Proper for 
Different Varieties. 
CHAPTER IV—PAGE 61 
MANAGEMENT oF SHows: The Committee, Superintendent, and Secretary, 
and Their Duties—Premium Lists—Simple Office Methods—Re- 
ceiving Entries—Preparing the Catalogue—Benching and Feeding 
—Arrival of the Dogs—Disinfecting and Cleaning the Show—Con- 
duct of the Ring—Awarding and Paying the Prizes—Winding up 
Affairs. 
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