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to have the water run-off has, of course, to be decided by the individual case 
as 'to-where it had bettér. be got rid-of.. No division partition should come 
down so close to the-floor.as to prevent the clear flow of water over the 
whole floor. 5. ae 
_ The outside arrangements for such a kennel should, be a piece of ground. 
on each side and, if possible, at the further end. With the end-piece it will 
be possible to give side-yards of eight feet to the first and second divisions on 
~ each'side, and turn the dogs in the third kennels into the yards at the end. 
_, When we come to the large kennel of dogs for breeding or exhibition 
‘purposes, we have a case which presents quite as much difference as exists 
‘between the family horse and the stable of race-horses.. A competent kennel 
‘man is now an essential, and so long as he knows his business and keeps his 
‘dogs.in good condition, it is much better not to interfere with him. So also, 
if he is the right sort of man, when he sees his employer wishes a thing done 
‘in a certain way he will do it, for there are many ways of managing a kennel, 
and any one will give satisfaction if the dogs are well cared for and kept 
healthy. 
It is quite possible to keep a greater number of dogs by making an en- 
largement of the small kennel just described, or by building more than one. 
‘The latter is preferable, for with a large number of dogs isolation becomes a 
‘possible necessity, and the cooking should be kept separate at any. rate, 
even if there are no patients to be cared for. All of that is merely a matter 
‘of detail and possibilities as governed by circumstances and the wishes of 
the proprietor. 
There is yet another system, which is being adopted more or less in its 
:entirety, and which for want of a better name may be called the “stall” 
-system of kennelling. It is the adaptation to the kennel of the method in 
which horses are kept. The stall is the horse’s restricted apartment for 
resting and sleeping, while for exercise he is ridden or driven. ‘The most 
complete kennel of this kind we have visited is that of Mr. George Thomas, 
at Hamilton, Mass., and a description of it will explain how one may be 
built, or it can be used as a model in part or as a whole. The building 
was in part originally the horse stable, but has been so entirely remodelled 
as to be practically a new building. First, at the right hand or eastern end 
of the building you enter the office, a conveniently fitted up room. for the con- 
duct of the business, letter-writing and the reception of visitors. To your 
right, as you enter, is a door: leading to the kennels, and like all the other 
