THE KENNEL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16625, 6 January 1922, Page 3

THE KENNEL.

AMONGST THE CANINES* (By “ GRUraOUND.” ) A bucket- of water thrown over the combatants will frequently stop a dog fight. r * * Dew d«rws on- the fore legs of fancy dogs are not detrimental in the show ring, but if at all prominent they should he removed, both for the comfort of the dog and his appearance. A'U dog fanciers will be pleased to hear that Air T. W. Richmond, the cocker spaniel enthusiast, is well on the way towards recovery. He has undergone two operations, but now his condition has considerably improved. There is no more disastrous thing to allow in a kennel than the free propagation of fleas and lice. These worry the dogs, disturb their sleep and carry the eggs of certain kinds of tape worms. The dog attempts to remove his guests ” by biting his coat and thereby transfers the eggs to his stomach, when© they hatch into internal parasites. Washing the dog with a fairly strong solution of sheep dip or other disinfectant will remove the fleas, but this course cannot be pursued in the case of certain breeds owing to washing damaging the coal. In such cases a disinfectant powder may be used to advantage, but it is well to remember that tbe sun is the cheapest and best way of removing and preventing all kinds of insect vermin. Dogs which are housed in roomy kennels with a nothern aspect and a large run, if possible, are very seldom troubled by these peet-s. No better vermifuge can be obtained for forms than arena nut. The dose should be about one grain for each pound of the dog’s weight.

Tt has been said that every third American soldier who saw service on tbe Rhine returned to the States with a dog, and that the majority of these were Alsatian Wolf Dogs. It is also stated that good-looking puppies and young dogs, with or without pedigrees, are fetching £3O to £35 at the present time in Germany.

Many fanciers experience i rouble in dosing their dogs- In the case of a liquid there is no necessity to open the animal s mouth at all—in fact a dog is absolutely unable to swallow if its mouth is open. Hold the dog’s head head with the muzzle pointing upwards and pull the loose bps away from the teetli. Into the little pouch thus formed gradually pour the liquid. Then stroke the animal’s throat in a downward direction. To administer a solid dose is quite as simple. Firstly open the dpg’s mouth by pressing the lips in between its teeth. This will prevent th© jaws closing upon you. for the dog knows well enough that it hurts to bite his own lips. Then take- the- pill, powder or whatever it. may be and place it in the back of the dog’s month. Gently force tbe dose down his throat and stroke in a. similar manner to that used in dosing with a, liquid.

With most dogs it is advisable after administering medicine to chain the animal’s head up to his natural height. Dogs thus chained cannot possibly vomit, as they often do after dosing if the bead i.s not kept up. It is usually a good rule to give a .soft meal, porridge or bread and milk about a couple of hours after administering the

G. aud F. E. ID tel iff have sold a. firstclass Wireliaired Fox Terrier puppy to the Rev Canon AYilford, principal of College House. This puppy is exceedingly well bred, being by the winning dog, Speak: out of Wiry of Wuiraki. This bitch, although uiishown, has proved the dam of several winners in the recent shows. Another puppv from the same litter has gone to Mr C. H. Wilson, of Lyttelton.