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•with water and pinch of salt, and boil till meat falls 
from the bones ; fish out the latter, and with a fork 
stir meat into shreds, to remain in the broth. Now 
stir and work into this a mixture consisting half 
and half of corn meal and shorts to a stiff dough; 
fill low pans and place into a slow oven till quite 
well baked through. When cooled cut pone into suit¬ 
able pieces. The quantity of meat thus worked into 
meal and shorts may be in proportion of one to six. 
At the slaughter house the head of a beef may be 
had for the asking, and such a one can be utilized 
for above purpose with very good result. After 
boiling, the bones of the head become quite brittle, 
and these form a splendit part of the dog’s diet. 
Dog bread made as above stated will keep for a long 
time, and it embodies nourishment of the very best 
quality ; the dogs eat it w T ith delight and remain in 
excellent condition. 
IRISH WATER SPANIEL. 
